Noren claims second BMW PGA after playoff; McKibbin shines
Ryder Cup assistant captain Alex Noren birdied the first playoff hole to beat France’s Adrien Saddier and capture the BMW PGA Championship for the second time.
McIlroy and Lowry upbeat; Walsh second, Byrne fifth in Swiss Open
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry might be playing for the minor places in the BMW PGA Championship but they see good things in their games as the Ryder Cup approaches.
Adrien Saddier in action during the European Amateur championship at Carton House last year. Picture by Pat CashmanEngland denied France the European Nations Cup as Ireland finished a creditable third at Sotogrande on Saturday.
McElroy 12th as Saddier takes control at Sotogrande
Adrien Saddier leads the European Nations Cup by three strokes. Picture by Pat CashmanDermot McElroy moved up the individual standings but it was a disappointing day for Ireland in the third round of the European Nations Cup at Sotogrande.
Reeve Whitson in action at La Manga on Saturday. Picture courtesy https://twitter.com/gmacespanyaMourne’s Reeve Whitson put on a sensational show to cruise into the final of the Spanish Amateur Open Championship at La Manga.