Monday 10 August 2026

Aaron McDonagh is National Intermediate Strokeplay Champion!

Aaron McDonagh is the 2026 National Intermediate Strokeplay Champion! Aaron was untouchable at the National Strokeplay Championship in Tullamore on Saturday — he led the field of nearly 80 after the opening 36 holes on 96 (49 + 47), five shots clear, then shot 50 over the final 18 to take the All-Ireland title by seven on 146. He follows Sean Clerkin (2023) as a Killineer National Intermediate Strokeplay champion. Seanie Hoey and Colm Lynch also flew the flag for Killineer in Saturday's Intermediate championship. Sunday's Senior championship: Mark Millar — made the cut for the final 18 and finished 7th of 80 on 145 (47 + 50 + 48). Sean Clerkin — 39th on 104. John Cahill (Fermoy) took the Senior title on 136. Congratulations Aaron — All-Ireland Champion 2026! 🏆