Robert Moran and Mark Power continued their fine run of form with runner-up finishes at the weekend.

Rookie Sam Murphy joined Hugh Foley and Robert Moran in making a strong start to the new Alps Tour season at the Ein Bay Open in Egypt.

Hugh Foley and Robert Moran will be joined by Qualifying School graduates Sam Murphy and Cathal MacCanna for the opening two events of the 2026 Alps Tour season in Egypt from Tuesday.

Portumna’s Sam Murphy will likely turn professional after firing a bogey-free, eight-under 64 to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Alps Tour Qualifying School in Italy.

Amateurs Sam Murphy and Cathal MacCanna made positive starts in the first round of the Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage near Rome.

Tom McKibbin, Lauren Walsh, Sara Byrne and Hugh Foley were the top Irish performers last week.

Hugh Foley was forced to settle for second after the 2025 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Golf Open was reduced to 36 holes.

Ronan Mullarney moved up one spot to sixth in the Alps Tour Order of Merit after he finished a shot behind France's Victor Dubuisson in the 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners.

Ronan Mullarney opened with a six-under 63 to keep his bid for a HotelPlanner Tour card on track at the Alps Tour’s Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners.

Ronan Mullarney carded an eight under 64 to go into the final round of the Alps de Las Castillas just two shots off the lead.

Hugh Foley closed with a three-over 75 to finish T34 in the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open in France.