If January showed promise and February kept the momentum going, then March turned up the heat. Across every level of Irish golf—professional tours, amateur circuits, and junior events—March 2025 delivered a run of standout performances.
From Rory’s magic at Sawgrass to rising stars showing grit and promise, here’s a full recap of how Irish golf made headlines this month:
Men’s Professional Golf
Rory McIlroy Wins The Players Championship
All eyes were on Rory McIlroy once again as he delivered one of the most exciting wins of the season at TPC Sawgrass. Holding his nerve in a tense playoff, McIlroy edged past J.J. Spaun to win The Players Championship for the second time—his 28th PGA Tour victory. The $4.5 million prize from the $20 million purse made it one of the biggest wins of his career.
Earlier in the month, he also posted a T11 finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and by the end of March, he was back up to World No. 2. Just in time for Augusta.
Shane Lowry Reaches Career-High Ranking
It was also a month to remember for Shane Lowry. A strong showing at Bay Hill (T7) and another solid performance at The Players (T20) pushed him to a career-best World No. 14. Lowry’s steady play, confidence under pressure, and consistency are paying off—cementing his place among the world’s top contenders in 2025.
Women’s Golf
Olivia Mehaffey Breaks Through in South Africa
After a challenging stretch on tour, Olivia Mehaffey made her presence felt again with a top-tier finish at the Platinum Ladies Open on the Sunshine Ladies Tour.
Her rounds of 72, 65, and 65 earned her a solo fourth-place finish at 11-under—her best result in nearly two years. The performance showed flashes of the form and belief that defined her early career. A welcome boost ahead of a key LET campaign.
Senior Golf
David Mulholland Leads the Charge
Ireland’s senior amateurs were in action at the Spanish Senior Amateur Championship in Cádiz. David Mulholland led the way with a strong solo seventh-place finish at +3—the top result by any Irish competitor.
His performance continues to set the tone for what’s expected to be a busy and competitive season ahead for Ireland’s senior ranks.
Junior Golf
Irish Junior Open Tour Keeps the Fire Lit
Ireland’s junior golfers stayed sharp through March, continuing their campaigns on the Irish Junior Open Tour—the country’s largest and most competitive junior series.
While final results are still coming in, the focus for many young players is already shifting to qualification for the World Amateur Golf Ranking Championship later this year. From age 5 to 25, the depth of talent is growing, backed by consistent competition and high-level support. The future continues to look bright.
What March Told Us
McIlroy’s win, Lowry’s rise, Mehaffey’s comeback, and Mulholland’s consistency—it all added up to a month full of impact and momentum. And with the Masters on the horizon and junior players sharpening their edge, Irish golf fans have plenty to be excited about.
From seasoned champions to rising names, March proved one thing: Ireland isn’t just showing up. It’s competing at every level—and doing it well.
