Ralph Johnson Obituary

RIP Ralph Johnson

RIP RALPH JOHNSON By Roddy Carr Being from Ireland and having traveled the world playing golf, I have come across some truly great characters in my time. People who lived life as if every day was their last. I was always fascinated by these personalities as you never really knew….

Carr Golf Guide to Golf During COVID-19

CARR GOLF GUIDE TO GOLF DURING COVID-19 Golf is our business; it is also our passion and we love it. Allowing golfers to enjoy the game in a safe environment can provide mental and physical health benefits to improve the wellbeing of all enthusiasts. Our priority is to ensure when….

The Back Nine on Sunday at Augusta

Like many golfers, I have been thinking about Augusta this week under these very difficult cocooned COVID 19 circumstances. Much has been written recently about the great sporting feats and magic moments of famous players over the years at Augusta and the train wrecks experienced by some unfortunates, many of….

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Augusta On My Mind by Marty Carr…

In this the week which was supposed to be the first major of the year, the US Masters, we thought it would be appropriate to share the story of JB Carr’s invitation to play in the masters and his three consecutive appearances.

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Bye Bye Old Friend – A Tribute To John O’Leary – By Roddy Carr

BYE BYE OLD FRIEND – A TRIBUTE TO JOHN O’LEARY – BY RODDY CARR I went to visit him before Christmas in Richmond Hospital – he told me it was not good. That was it. We spent the next couple of hours talking about the times we had spent together….

Golf Digest Editors Choice – Best Tour Operators

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Steady stock market gains, low unemployment and a sturdy dollar add up to good times for golf tour operators. They’re reporting very strong bookings for their 2020 packages—indeed, many are sold out—and are already looking forward to a busy 2021. But you won’t catch the best tour operators basking in….

Carr Golf Announce Partnership With Irish Golfer, Conor Purcell

Carr Golf are delighted to announce a partnership with Conor Purcell. Conor is one of Ireland’s latest young talents to appear on the global professional golf stage. A prolific performer throughout this amateur career, a 2019 Walker Cup member and a winner of the Australian Amateur and South of Ireland….

Carr Golf Feature in Financial Times Meaningful Pursuits Series

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A series by Financial Times and sponsored by American Express Platinum, watch what a world-class trip with Carr Golf looks like. From your custom selected driver to our expert’s knowledge of the best restaurants and sightseeing spots around, Carr Golf has every base covered to make sure you enjoy….

Golf In Ireland (Short Film featuring J.B Carr)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This film, aimed at golfing enthusiasts, shows two of Ireland’s most famous golfers Christy O’Connor and J.B. Carr playing on various golf courses throughout Ireland. Made by Robert Monks Film Services for Bord Fáilte Ireland in the 1970s this promotional film highlights the landscape and climate that makes Ireland so….

RIP Noel Cronin

RIP NOEL CRONIN The Carr families linkage with Waterville goes back to 1968 when John A Mulcahy bought a young Irish kid named Roddy Carr his first set of Toney Penna clubs as he was learning to play men’s golf at the Pine Tree golf course in Jupiter, Florida. John….