The Latest Breaking News from Royal County Down

The Grand Former Railway Hotel Right Next Door To The UK&I's No.1 Golf Course

Jeremy Ellwood returns to this fabulous hotel, which is now part of the ever-growing Marine and Lawn empire, right next door to Royal County Down Golf Club

Golf Monthly · Feb 5

Should The Irish Open Be Played Exclusively On Links Courses?

As the Irish Open prepares to take place at The K Club's Palmer Course, a parkland layout, we ask whether links courses should exclusively stage the event?

Golf Monthly · Sep 3, 2025

'The Sound Of Glass Smashing Rippled Through The Air' – The Story Of The Greatest Par I've Ever Seen

I've seen many things in over a decade of caddying at Royal County Down, but I doubt I'll ever see a par like this ever again...

Golf Monthly · Aug 15, 2025

Rasmus Hojgaard Pips Rory McIlroy To Win Irish Open

In an epic final day at Royal County Down, Hojgaard fired an incredible back nine to beat home hero, McIlroy, by just a single stroke

Golf Monthly · Sep 15, 2024

Shane Lowry eyeing Sunday showdown with Rory McIlroy at Amgen Irish Open

Lowry added a second round of 69 to his opening 72 for a halfway total of one under par at Royal County Down.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024

Royal County Down, Golfweek’s No. 1 international course, a welcome site for Amgen Irish Open

Professional golf and top-ranked courses don't always coincide as well as this week at Royal County Down.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2024

Amgen Irish Open Tee Times: Rounds One And Two

World No.3 Rory McIlroy tees off alongside Tom McKibbin and Vincent Norrman in rounds one and two at Royal County Down

Golf Monthly · Sep 11, 2024

Irish Open Win 'Would Be Up There With One Of The Biggest' For Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is desperate to erase the bad memories of The Open at Royal Portrush by winning the Irish Open at Royal County Down

Golf Monthly · Sep 11, 2024

Irish Open prediction: McIlroy and Lowry to finish in the top 5

Follow our free betting tips for the Irish Open at Royal County Down which takes place from 12-15 September

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

I've Caddied At Royal County Down Since I Was 11... These Are The 5 Biggest Mistakes Amateur Golfers Make

With 15 years of experience under my belt, it's fair to say I've seen almost all of what NOT to do on the golf course. Here are the key mistakes to avoid...

Golf Monthly · Aug 9, 2024