Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard proved that the game’s best amateurs are ready to challenge at the highest level when he claimed the ISPS HANDA UK Championship in a playoff and his second European Tour victory.

Justin Walters remained on course for a maiden European Tour title at the ISPS HANDA UK Championship but two-time Major winner Martin Kaymer put himself firmly in contention on day three at The Belfry.

South Africa’s Justin Walters added a 71 to his opening 64 at the Belfry to lead the ISPS HANDA UK Championship by a shot from Paul Waring.

Dundalk's Brendan Lawlor joined the Irish legends to make their mark at The Belfry in the weather-delayed ISPS Handa UK Championship.

He might hail from the Wee County but Dundalk’s Brendan Lawlor will take a giant step this week when he becomes the first disability golfer to play in a European Tour event.

Brendan Lawlor will make history next week as the first disabled golfer to play the European Tour when he tees off in the inaugural ISPS HANDA UK Championship - the final event of the UK Swing - at The Belfry from August 27-30.