As winter began to thaw, Irish golfers across every level kept the momentum going. February brought strong performances from seasoned pros, rising female stars, senior standouts, and future talent in the junior ranks. The results may not have grabbed all the headlines, but the signs are clear—Irish golf is building something special.
Here’s how things played out in February:
Men’s Professional Golf
Rory McIlroy Joins Golf’s $100 Million Club
Rory McIlroy followed up his Pebble Beach win with a solid performance at the Genesis Invitational, finishing tied for 17th and collecting $270,715. The real story, though? He officially became just the second player in PGA Tour history—after Tiger Woods—to surpass $100 million in career earnings.
It wasn’t a win, but it was a significant milestone that underlines just how consistent and successful McIlroy has been at the top level.
Shane Lowry Continues His Steady Run
Shane Lowry also competed at the Genesis, finishing T39 and earning over $82,000. While it wasn’t a standout result, Lowry’s form remains solid and dependable—an encouraging sign with the majors creeping closer.
Women’s Golf
Strong Start for the Irish at the LET Season Opener
The Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco marked the start of the Ladies European Tour season—and Ireland had a strong showing.
Lauren Walsh posted a brilliant second-round 69 on her way to a T21 finish in a highly competitive field, while Olivia Mehaffey also made the cut, gaining valuable tournament reps and building confidence for the season ahead.
Both performances speak to the growing presence of Irish women on the international circuit—with more talent in the pipeline.
Anna Foster Turns Professional
A big moment came off the course as well: Anna Foster, one of Ireland’s most decorated amateur players, officially turned professional in February.
The former Flogas Irish Women’s Amateur Open champion now begins her professional journey on the Ladies European Tour, carrying serious potential and plenty of support behind her.
Senior Golf
David Mulholland Stands Out in Spain
Ireland’s senior golfers continued to show their class at the Spanish Senior Amateur Championship in Cádiz. David Mulholland led the Irish field, finishing solo seventh at +3 in a strong international lineup.
It’s another reminder that Irish senior golf remains highly competitive on the European stage, with plenty to look forward to as the calendar moves into spring.
Junior Golf
Irish Junior Open Elite Tour Keeps Building
February brought more action on the Irish Junior Open Elite Tour, with events giving young golfers aged 5–25 valuable chances to compete, improve, and earn spots for the World Amateur Golf Ranking Championship later this year.
While official results are still coming in, the overall standard remains high. The dedication, focus, and talent on display from Irish juniors continue to impress—and suggest a very bright future for Irish golf.
What February Really Showed
It may be the shortest month of the year, but February packed in plenty of progress. From historic milestones to fresh professional journeys, and from dependable seniors to ambitious juniors, Irish golf showed balance, quality, and depth across every level.
The season is just getting started. And if February is anything to go by, the next few months could bring even more moments worth remembering.
