Irish Golf Events Draw 50 Professional Teams

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Irish Golf Events Draw 50 Professional Teams

10 sourcesUpdated Sep 5, 2026

Golf coverage this week spans tournament results, player events, insurance promotions and new equipment. At Newcastle West Golf Club in County Limerick, Waterville professional David Higgins won the Dussmann-STS Pro-Am with a six-under-par 65, while Ballyneety Golf Club also held its President’s Prize fundraiser benefiting St. Gabriel’s Foundation. Golf Care introduced a Masters Mania promotion offering 30% off first-year insurance, three complimentary rounds and other incentives for new customers in the United Kingdom. Tour Edge announced its Exotics Milled Wedge Series, featuring three bounce profiles, 17 loft-and-bounce combinations and a September 14, 2026, retail launch at $119.99. In northeast Florida, seniors competed at St. Johns Golf and Country Club, while the regional calendar included upcoming PGA Tour Champions, amateur association and high-school tournaments.

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