Irish Golf in 1920

by | Dec 7, 2020 | Ernest Carter, Golf History, Hezlet Family, Irish Golf, Irish Golf History, Irish Golfers, Janet Jackson, Jimmy Bruen, John Burke, Joseph Gorry, Lahinch, Michael Moran, Noel Martin, Pat Doyle, Pat O'Hare, Peter O'Hare, Philomena Garvey, South Of Ireland, Walker Cup, Zelie Fallon | 0 comments

The story of armed conflict often dominates and clouds our perception of the past.  When we read about a time of war it seems as if nothing but war was happening: as if normal life was suspended while shooting and killing were all pervasive.  The Great War of...

The ‘South’ – One of the World’s Oldest Amateur Championships

by | Jun 19, 2015 | Fred Ballingall, Golf, Golf History, Irish Golf History, Irish Professional Championship, John Burke, Lahinch, Lionel Munn, Walker Cup | 0 comments

  ​In recent years the South of Ireland championship has suffered because of the changing nature of amateur golf.  It’s important to remember that most tournaments have ups and downs in their fortunes.  The Open Championship itself has had peaks and troughs.  So...