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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
‘It's peace of mind when your blood sugar levels are consistent' – Liam Nolan aims to join fellow diabetes sufferer JJ Spaun at The Open
The Galway golfer (25) lies ninth in the race for 20 DP World Tour cards after racking up three top-four finishes in his first ten starts on the second-tier HotelPlanner Tour. There's a long way to go before the Barna, Co Galway native can dream of teeing it up on the main tour next year, but he resumes work in France next week with a spring in his step and some big goals. Not only has he signed a new sponsorship deal with DexCom, a global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, but he's also excited about building on a great start to the season and trying to qualify for The Open for the second year running. 'I'm delighted,' said Nolan, who watched with interest as fellow Type 1 diabetes suffering Spaun upstaged the stars to win the US Open at Oakmont on Sunday. 'Dexcom make those continuous glucose monitors, and they've just opened up their main manufacturing site for Europe in Galway, which will provide 1,000 jobs. 'So I was very excited when that happened and then they got the naming rights for Connacht's rugby stadium, which is the Dexcom stadium now. 'It just seemed like a perfect fit, me being from Galway, being a type one diabetic, and having a degree in Biomedical Engineering, it just made good sense. And they saw it the same way. So we were able to do a deal. Which is amazing.' Nolan was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic when he was 14, but while Spaun was misdiagnosed initially as Type 2 in 2018, he got the correct diagnosis in 2021 and hasn't looked back. 'He started playing really well when he got the right treatment and it was great to see him win,' Nolan said. 'He definitely played the best.' Nolan was never misdiagnosed, but he has been playing brilliantly since turning professional and knows that close control of his condition is key. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more 'I have probably the best control over my blood sugar levels that I've ever had,' said Nolan, who, like Spaun, wears a blood sugar monitor on the course. 'And that frees you up to go and perform in every tournament. 'It's like a peace of mind thing when your blood sugar levels are consistent and within the right kind of parameters.' Nolan has not been quite as consistent on the course but while he has missed six cuts, most were by small margins and he's looking to build on his start to the season over the summer months. 'It's hard to know how your first year as a pro is going to go like you,' said the former Walker Cup player, who takes as much confidence from grinding to make the cut as he does from contending. 'You want to be confident in your own ability, but there's a bit of uncertainty there, so it's nice to know that my game kind of stacks up well to the pro life.' His next run of tournaments features the Irish Challenge at Killeen Castle in August, but he's also looking forward to competing in Final Qualifying for The Open at Dundonald Links on July 1. 'I qualified for The Open at Dundonald Links last year, so hopefully that'll conjure up some good memories,' Nolan said. 'It's just a really good test of ball striking and you're pretty much guaranteed the most wind and adverse conditions of any of the qualifying spots, which is why I went there last year. So I'm delighted to be going back there.' Nolan missed the cut at Royal Troon and admitted he was on cloud nine all week. But he plans to treat it like any other event if he qualifies this time around. 'I learned so much last year and prepared not how I would prepare for any other tournament, just because of how excited I was to be there,' he said. 'I was a bit giddier than I usually would be at a golf tournament. So, hopefully, all is going well this year; I want to go back to The Open but prepare how I would prepare for any other tournament. 'It was good to play my first major as an amateur, and make your mistakes then and learn from them. But I also wouldn't change how I prepared last time because it was a dream come true.' As for securing his DP World Tour card via the HotelPlanner Tour rankings, he admits he's not a fan of looking at where he stands in the Road to Mallorca list. 'I just try and go and play and try and win,' he explained. 'I don't think it benefits me knowing where I am.' As one of the more health-conscious players on tour, he won't be playing non-stop but choosing his schedule carefully before re-assessing things before the last few crucial events when the cards are on the line. 'I'll keep my head down until after the Dutch Challenge,' he said. 'When I'm at a tournament, I like to be fully rested and ready to go. I have a great team around me and great support, and DexCom is a great addition.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minchinhampton golfer's career-high world ranking after impressive tournament
A MINCHINHAMPTON based golfer's performance has earned him a career-high world ranking. Jack Cope finished tied second in the Clutch Pro Tour Tier 1 event held at Clandon Regis, and his performance has secured him third place in the Order of Merit. His result has now boosted his world ranking to 949th, the highest position he has held. In just three months, since the beginning of the 2025 season, Cope has moved up 615 places in the rankings. His performance throughout the competition was consistent and impressive. While his opening round was steady, it was his six-under-par second round that really put him in the running. His final round was characterised by crucial birdies and an eagle, securing his tied second finish. Cope's performance in the Tier 1 Clutch Pro Tour event, which offers significant world ranking points and exposure, has boosted his chances of progressing to the Hotel Planner Tour (previously the Challenge Tour). Mr Cope is currently fundraising towards the to fund DP World Tour School. To donate, visit his Go Fund Me Page online via: After his round, Mr Cope said: "I'm really happy with my performance recently as well as the improvement in my subsequent rankings. "My game's been trending in the right direction, and I'm really pleased to see the work paying off. "I'm focused on building momentum and putting myself in contention week after week. "I've set some goals for this year and good to tick off a few, but I'm determined not to stop here and will keep pushing on to achieve everything I set out to do this year." As the 2025 season progresses, Cope's focus remains on earning invitations to the Hotel Planner Tour (Challenge Tour) and preparing for the DP World Tour School later this year.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
McIlroy first to qualify for Team Europe at Ryder Cup
Jun 15, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 12th tee during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images REUTERS Rory McIlroy became the first player to qualify for Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the team announced on Monday, with the Masters champion set to make his eighth consecutive appearance in the biennial event. McIlroy sealed his spot through the European Points List, a qualification pathway based on performances in DP World Tour and co-sanctioned events, as the Northern Irishman has enjoyed four victories so far since last August. The 35-year-old completed a long-sought career Grand Slam at Augusta National in April, on top of victories at the Dubai DP World Tour Championship in November, the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and The Players Championship. A top-20 finish at the U.S. Open over the weekend was enough to mathematically guarantee his place on the team. The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26–28, with European captain Luke Donald set to round out his 12-man squad later this year through six automatic qualifiers and six captain's picks. "It's always a huge honour to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup, so it means a great deal to have qualified for my eighth in a row and to be part of Luke's team again at Bethpage," McIlroy said. "Winning a Ryder Cup away from home is one of the biggest challenges there is in golf. We know it is going to be tough in New York, but we are all looking forward to that challenge in September and the opportunity to potentially do something special." McIlroy has been a Ryder Cup mainstay since his debut in 2010, helping Europe to five victories in seven appearances. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Golf-McIlroy first to qualify for Team Europe at Ryder Cup
Jun 15, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 12th tee during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images (Reuters) -Rory McIlroy became the first player to qualify for Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the team announced on Monday, with the Masters champion set to make his eighth consecutive appearance in the biennial event. McIlroy sealed his spot through the European Points List, a qualification pathway based on performances in DP World Tour and co-sanctioned events, as the Northern Irishman has enjoyed four victories so far since last August. The 35-year-old completed a long-sought career Grand Slam at Augusta National in April, on top of victories at the Dubai DP World Tour Championship in November, the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and The Players Championship. A top-20 finish at the U.S. Open over the weekend was enough to mathematically guarantee his place on the team. The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26–28, with European captain Luke Donald set to round out his 12-man squad later this year through six automatic qualifiers and six captain's picks. "It's always a huge honour to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup, so it means a great deal to have qualified for my eighth in a row and to be part of Luke's team again at Bethpage," McIlroy said. "Winning a Ryder Cup away from home is one of the biggest challenges there is in golf. We know it is going to be tough in New York, but we are all looking forward to that challenge in September and the opportunity to potentially do something special." McIlroy has been a Ryder Cup mainstay since his debut in 2010, helping Europe to five victories in seven appearances. (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico CityEditing by Christian Radnedge)
CNA
4 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
McIlroy first to qualify for Team Europe at Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy became the first player to qualify for Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the team announced on Monday, with the Masters champion set to make his eighth consecutive appearance in the biennial event. McIlroy sealed his spot through the European Points List, a qualification pathway based on performances in DP World Tour and co-sanctioned events, as the Northern Irishman has enjoyed four victories so far since last August. The 35-year-old completed a long-sought career Grand Slam at Augusta National in April, on top of victories at the Dubai DP World Tour Championship in November, the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and The Players Championship. A top-20 finish at the U.S. Open over the weekend was enough to mathematically guarantee his place on the team. The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26–28, with European captain Luke Donald set to round out his 12-man squad later this year through six automatic qualifiers and six captain's picks. "It's always a huge honour to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup, so it means a great deal to have qualified for my eighth in a row and to be part of Luke's team again at Bethpage," McIlroy said. "Winning a Ryder Cup away from home is one of the biggest challenges there is in golf. We know it is going to be tough in New York, but we are all looking forward to that challenge in September and the opportunity to potentially do something special." McIlroy has been a Ryder Cup mainstay since his debut in 2010, helping Europe to five victories in seven appearances.
