http://www.gui.ie/news.asp?area=1 Latest news from the Golfing Union of Ireland Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3260 The final 36 holes of the New South Wales Medal Tournament at Mona Vale have been cancelled due to flooding, leaving a trio of Irish challengers left to wonder what might have been. Gary Hurley, Reeve Whitson and Niall Gorey were all well inside the top-10 after two rounds and all looked forward to challenging the overnight leaders, England's Neil Raymond and ... Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:46:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3271 Exclusive offer Pestana Hotels & Resorts for all GUI members By booking a five night stay in the Pestana Alvor Praia Hotel (Alvor) or Pestana Vilasol Golf Resort (Vilamoura), get a free dinner for 2 persons (excluding drinks) Booking by date: all bookings received until 15 February 2012 Stay dates: from 01 February to 31st May 2012 Please contact the Pestana Reservations D... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3266 The new version of the CONGU handicapping book can now be downloaded. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW http://www.gui.ie/uploads/docs/4495_congu_2012_correct.pdf Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3251 The Golfing Union of Ireland is delighted to announce a new affinity partnership with Digiweb, Ireland’s largest Irish-owned independent telecommunications company, to bring exclusive savings to members of GUI affiliated golf clubs. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN THE DIGIWEB OFFER Through the GUI Affinity Scheme, Digiweb will offer 1 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:09:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3263 The redesigned official website of The Open Championship was unveiled today at Open 2012 International Final Qualifying (IFQ) in South Africa. TheOpen.com boasts a host of new features that will offer the best possible online coverage of golf’s oldest Major. Fans can now watch live action with the popular three-hole channel, go behind-the-scenes with @TheOpen LIVE, keep track of score... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:52:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3259 Leaders of the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI), the Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU) and the Professional Golfers Association (Irish Region) have come together to commence work on a new strategy for golf in Ireland. This strategy will ensure that the three organisations are well positioned to avail of new opportunities and meet all challenges facing the sport in Ireland over the next 8 years. ... Mon, 9 Jan 2012 09:31:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3256 After an absence of almost 60 years, and following two hugely successful stagings of the championship at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, the Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland this summer when the classic links at Royal Portrush hosts the 2012 event from Thursday June 28 to Sunday July 1. The championship was last staged in Northern Ireland in 1953 when Scotsman Eric Brown won a... Fri, 6 Jan 2012 10:39:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3254 Get your new year off to a great start by signing up for Anne Marie Kennedy’s very popular yoga for golfers™ classes. New courses begin next week 10th January 2012 at the GUI National Golf Academy. To book please call Anne Marie Kennedy 086 3793991 or email info@yogaforgolf.ie or log on to www.yogaforgolf.ie to register online Yoga for Golfers™ was formulated using cutting-edge gol... Fri, 6 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3253 The Mind Factor Experience with Karl Morris The Secrets to Outstanding Golf Hosted by the GUI National Golf Academy on Good Friday, 6th April 2012 at 7pm Come along to a unique experience with European Tour Mind Coach Karl Morris who has worked with FOUR Major winners Darren Clarke, Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Scwartzel This interactive and informative two hour wo... Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:56:00 GMT http://www.gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3244 The death has occurred of Michael Fitzpatrick, Past President (1983) of the GUI and member of Sutton Golf Club. He died peacefully at Beaumont Hospital today, Wednesday 7th December. He is predeceased by his wife Nancy. A loving father of Tom, Mick, Declan, Paul, Carol Ann, Ray and the late Evelyn and brother of Kathleen, Eileen and the late Nora, Tom, Sean and Marie, he will be great...