Mansell explodes: From cut-line struggler to record holder at Doonbeg
What a performance Richard Mansell delivered at the 2026 Amgen Irish Open! After his first day resembled more of a nightmare on the links course, finishing with a 76 (+6), the cut seemed a distant dream. But Mansell showed nerves of steel and produced a round that will go down in the tournament's history books.
Wind, Frustration, and the Incredible Response
Doonbeg on the Irish coast showed its notorious side on Thursday: gusts of up to 60 km/h whipped across the fairways, making even stationary balls dance – one even blew off the green. Delivering a solid round under these conditions was akin to a true masterpiece. Mansell visibly struggled with it. But on Friday? He absolutely turned it on, carding an incredible 63 (-7) and breaking the course record! A comeback rarely seen.
The 63 was not just a phenomenal round; it also brought him back under par and secured his passage through the cut. Not only that: The DP World Tour has announced that if Mansell's 63 remains the lowest round until the end of the tournament, he will receive a $30,000 bonus from Nexo. What a reward for such a comeback! This thing is far from over, golfers. It remains exciting to see if Mansell can defend his course record until Sunday.
