Cormac Sharvin was the biggest Irish mover but it’s fellow Walker Cup hopefuls Jack Hume and Gary Hurley who lead the Irish challenge for the International European Amateur Championship in steamy Slovakia.

Ballybunion’s Old Course will host the Jacques Leglise Trophy for the first time from 1-2 September 2017.

Challenge Tour — Slowly but surely, Niall Kearney is edging closer to a breakthrough.

GLENMUIR PGA —  Dubliner Michael McDermott carded a second round 71 to slip five strokes behind England's Chris Gane in the Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship at Blairgowrie Golf Club.