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Bobby's burning passion for golf

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:54 +0000

HE'S been a golf professional for nigh on half a century, but the passage of time hasn't dented Bobby Browne's passion for the game in any way. On the contrary, his boundless energy and enthusiasm remain, and that much was certainly evident as 'RJ' was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Drogheda Independent Sport Star Awards last Friday night. Bobby, the resident professional at Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club for the last 43 years, received a standing ovation as he was called to the stage to collect his award.

Battle is on for coveted sports prize

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:12:17 +0000

OUR leading sportsmen will take centre stage this Friday at the 21st annual Drogheda Independent Sport Star Awards, as we acknowledge their outstanding achievements over the past 12 months.

Baltray's a winner

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:35:39 +0000

ON Monday Rory McIlroy headed off to America for a three-month stint, during which he will face the challenges of Augusta and Sawgrass among other famous courses.

Membership drive at Seapoint Golf Club

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:53:27 +0000

IT'S a major challenge for golf clubs to survive in the current harsh climate – both in terms of the recession and bad weather – and it doesn't help that barely a ball was struck in anger in the first 12 days of 2010.