Adrien Saddier

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.

McIlroy and Lowry upbeat; Walsh second, Byrne fifth in Swiss Open

McIlroy lurking as he seeks triumphant end to magical homecoming at The K Club

Rory McIlroy he must get off to a fast start if he's to come from four shots behind Adrien Saddier and claim his second Amgen Irish Open win

McIlroy lurking as he seeks triumphant end to magical homecoming at The K Club

Ireland third as England win European Nations Cup

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.

Whitson makes Spanish Amateur final

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.