Denmark win the Eisenhower Trophy (IGF)
New Zealand extend lead heading into final round (IGF)
New Zealand on top as Ireland remain close second (IGF)
Denmark lead - Ireland second after R1 (IGF Report)
Shane Lowry with Ireland side for practice
Country time slots confirmed for Round 1 Eisenhower
Monday & Tuesday Practice Times & Photo Schedule
Team List with player details
Team USA win Espirito Santo Trophy - Report (IGF Release)
Ireland 11th as USA run away with Espirito Santo Trophy
The United States of America produced a final day flourish to win the World Amateur Championship by 10 shots and take home the Espirito Santo Trophy for the first time since 1998.
Ireland entered the closing round with an outside chance of taking a medal but they failed to gain ground and an even par return for the day left them finishing in a tie for 11th place. Japan, second on 19 under, and Republic of Korea, one shot further back in third, filled the medal positions.
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Ireland entered the closing round with an outside chance of taking a medal but they failed to gain ground and an even par return for the day left them finishing in a tie for 11th place. Japan, second on 19 under, and Republic of Korea, one shot further back in third, filled the medal positions.
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Draw for Saturday - PDF
USA in command as Korea and Japan chase (IGF release)
Ireland leap from 10th to 4th as USA retain lead
Draw for Friday - PDF
USA lead after round two (IGF release)
Ireland lose ground as USA take control
Ireland are hoping for more birdies tomorrow after an unrewarding second round on the O'Meara Course at the World Amateur Team Championship.
The hosts share 10th place on two under par at the halfway stage, recording a team total of plus one in round two, with the United States leading on 18 under. Playing alongside the US and Republic of Korea, who are now just one behind overall, Ireland were overshadowed by phenomenal scoring from the leading sides.
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The hosts share 10th place on two under par at the halfway stage, recording a team total of plus one in round two, with the United States leading on 18 under. Playing alongside the US and Republic of Korea, who are now just one behind overall, Ireland were overshadowed by phenomenal scoring from the leading sides.
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Ireland well placed after positive opening
Ireland's women enjoyed a bright start to the World Amateur Team Championship at Carton House, posting a total of three under par in the opening round to keep within one shot of the medal positions.
Olivia Mehaffey spearheaded the home challenge with a round of 70 (-2) on the demanding Montgomerie Course and combined with Annabel Wilson's total of 71 (-1), Ireland hold a healthy position behind leaders Japan, who are two clear at the top on eight under.
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Olivia Mehaffey spearheaded the home challenge with a round of 70 (-2) on the demanding Montgomerie Course and combined with Annabel Wilson's total of 71 (-1), Ireland hold a healthy position behind leaders Japan, who are two clear at the top on eight under.
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Opening Ceremony - Highlights
Ireland bullish about home chances
Ireland ladies finalise preparations for World Amateur Team Championship at Carton House. Although they've all been here before, none of them know what it's like to play a world championship in their native land.
In golf, the chance to play for your country at the World Amateur Team Championship only comes around every two years. Representing Ireland when the GUI and ILGU jointly stage this event for the first time feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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In golf, the chance to play for your country at the World Amateur Team Championship only comes around every two years. Representing Ireland when the GUI and ILGU jointly stage this event for the first time feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Tee times published for round one and two
Practice tee times for Espirito Santo Trophy
Ireland set their sights on Espirito Santo Trophy
Olivia Mehaffey sums it neatly.
“Being in Ireland, it would be amazing to win a medal,” says the 20-year-old international from Scarva, Co Down.
Her subject of conversation is the World Amateur Team Championships, which begin at Carton House with the Espirito Santo Trophy on Wednesday. Two years ago Mehaffey was a member of the Ireland team that took bronze for the first time and now that the worlds have come to Ireland for the first time, the incentive could hardly be greater.
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“Being in Ireland, it would be amazing to win a medal,” says the 20-year-old international from Scarva, Co Down.
Her subject of conversation is the World Amateur Team Championships, which begin at Carton House with the Espirito Santo Trophy on Wednesday. Two years ago Mehaffey was a member of the Ireland team that took bronze for the first time and now that the worlds have come to Ireland for the first time, the incentive could hardly be greater.
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Meet the Ireland Women's Team - Video
Podcast - Director of Golf at Carton House, David Kearney
World Amateur - Teams begin to arrive
Saturday 25th August 2018 - 10.30am
Teams have begun arriving for the World Amateur Team Championships with women's team registrations open at the IGF Office - located beside the GUI National Golf Academy. Bus transfers to the golfer's village at Maynooth University have commenced and pick up points are located at the Academy and Carton House Hotel at the roundabout.
Teams have begun arriving for the World Amateur Team Championships with women's team registrations open at the IGF Office - located beside the GUI National Golf Academy. Bus transfers to the golfer's village at Maynooth University have commenced and pick up points are located at the Academy and Carton House Hotel at the roundabout.