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Walsh, Donegan and Byrne through to the final round at La Sella Open
Lauren Walsh, Áine Donegan and Sara Byrne will all see final-round action after the LET's La Sella Open's second round was completed on Saturday and the tournament reduced to 54 holes.
Grandstand finish keeps McIlroy’s chances alive at Wentworth
"I've won this event. I've played a lot here and we now have a house on the estate as well. This place has a lot of history for me. Hopefully I have a good chance and give myself a real chance at it again."
Power holds onto top-10 position as Shipley pulls clear
Séamus Power followed his opening 66 with a four-under 67 to climb three places on the leaderboard and into a share of sixth place going into the weekend
Power and Hurley set for weekend action in Portugal
Mark Power and Gary Hurley are both through to the weekend at the HotelPlanner Tour's Open de Portugal after another day of low scoring at PGA Aroeira.
Solid starts for Clark and Murphy at European Legends Cup
Cameron Clark and Gary Murphy are both off to fine starts at the Staysure Legends Tour's European Legends Cup in Spain where England's Andrew Marshall went low to take first-round-leader honours.
Strong finishes for McIlroy and Lowry as McKibbin and Harrington go home
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both birdied their final two holes on day two of the BMW PGA Championship and they are both safely through to the weekend with McIlroy well-placed inside the top 10.
McIlroy up to sixth as Gerard hits the front at Wentworth
"I think I'm in a great spot heading into the weekend," said Rory McIlroy after a five-under 67 that left him tied for sixth at the halfway mark of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Mullarney and McElroy through to DP World Tour Q-School Second Stage
Ronan Mullarney and Dermot McElroy have punched their tickets to Second Stage of DP World Tour Q-School after coming through the First Stage Qualifier at Dunham Forest.
Forrest Little bid for AIG Jimmy Bruen history
Forrest Little Team Captain Paul McGaley said the club’s supporters have been their "15th club” during their AIG Jimmy Bruen campaign and is hoping they can provide the extra spark once again
Power makes impressive start to PGA Tour’s Biltmore Championship
Despite a disappointing missed cut at last week's Amgen Irish Open, Séamus Power showed little signs of jetlag as he returned to the United States to tee it up at the Biltmore Championship Ashevi
Mullarney 18 holes away from advancing to Second Stage at Q-School
Ronan Mullarney remains on course to successfully navigate DP World Tour Q-School First Stage at Dunham Forest Golf Club in Altrincham and he goes into the final round tied for fifth with 18 places on offer.
Walsh one off the lead at La Sella Open
Lauren Walsh, making the most of an extended return to Europe with the LPGA on hiatus following the Solheim Cup, is in the hunt for a first LET victory after an impressive opening to the La Sella Open
Nolan and Power best of the Irish on day one of Open de Portugal
Liam Nolan and Mark Power both shot three-under rounds of 68 but lie outside the top 30 after a day of low scoring in the opening round of the HotelPlanner Tour's Open de Portugal at PGA Aroeira.
McIlroy three off the lead as Rai and Lagergren lead at Wentworth
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry ended the day in red figures with Aaron Rai alongside Joakim Lagergren at the top of a high-class leaderboard after day one of the BMW PGA Championship.
There’s a new kid in town
Jack Madden, in his first year of PGA training at Holywood, won the Irish Assistants Championship then the Irish Club Pro Championship a week later.
McIlroy battles his way to an opening 69 at Wentworth
"It's an encouraging start. I feel like I could have been a couple better at least, but, you know, I think it's going to play pretty tricky this afternoon. So, 69 isn't a bad score to start with."
Mullarney remains on course at Q-School First Stage
Ronan Mullarney backed up his opening 67 with a one-under 69 to lie tied for fourth at the DP World Tour Q-School First Stage Qualifier at Durham Forest Golf and Country Club just outside Manchester.
10 fascinating subplots hiding in PGA Tour’s new eligibility rules
The transition to the new system still has more than a few interesting details tucked into its corners. Here are 10 that caught my eye — and hopefully help paint a picture of the new system.
Lowry: “It’s been a mad few days”
"To do it the way I did... everything about the whole week, the crowds, the afters there - it was an amazing week. I've been through a few little tough times this year. It's been pretty good to do that."
Monte Rei reborn: Iconic Algarve course reopens after landmark renovation
The resort’s signature championship layout, which was designed by 18-Major winner Jack Nicklaus, relaunched this month following a major six-month upgrade designed to safeguard its long-term legacy
McIlroy believes that DP World Tour players will have a pathway to Championship Series
"I guess from my point of view I don't see any reason why a DP World Tour player would go to the Challenger Series. I don't see that as an upward move in your career. I see it as a very lateral move."
PGA Tour finalises key eligibility rules for new competitive structure
The PGA Tour has confirmed the eligibility criteria and introduced new membership categories as part of a series of approvals for its two-tier competitive model, which is set to launch in 2028.
As LIV Golf seeks to stay alive, Jon Rahm says he’s learned a lesson
"If there’s anything I’ve learned the last, I would say, five, six years, it’s that I don’t know if I’m meant to be involved in the politics of this game. I don’t think I’m suited for that line of work."
For potential LIV returnees, PGA Tour CEO identifies three keys for path back
Any news the PGA Tour’s CEO had regarding a potential accelerated return of LIV Golf players to his tour was only old news.
Mullarney leads the way as a further nine Irish tackle Q-School First Stage
Ronan Mullarney's three-under-par round of 67 sees the Galway man tied for second after the opening round of the DP World Tour Q-School First Stage Qualifier at Dunham Forest in Altrincham.