County Down men on the up as Caldwell and Sharvin open with 65's in Kenya
Jonathan Caldwell and Cormac Sharvin put missed cuts in last week’s Kenya Open at Karen Country Club behind them by firing six-under 65’s at the same venue to lie just a shot off the lead in the Kenya Savannah Classic supported by Absa.
Magnificent McGrane on a high in the Netherlands
Damien McGrane got up and down for par six times out of six in round three at Kennemer. Picture: David Lloyd / www.golffile.ieKells grinder Damien McGrane has twice finished second since his maiden European Tour win in the Volvo China Open more than five years ago.
But after posting an immaculate, three 67 - the only bogey freee round of the day - to move into a share of third place at KLM Open at Zandvoort, the 42-year old would love to take advantage of a rich vein of form and experience that winning feeling again.
Casey takes a giant step in Ireland
GET IN. Irish Open champion Paul Casey celebrates his tournamernt winning eagle putt on the 18th at Carton House. Picture: Fran Caffrey / www.golffile.ieIt was the most English of distances - a couple of paces less than a cricket pitch - yet for Paul Casey the 20 yard walk to pull the ball out of the hole on the 18th green on the Montgomerie Course was the most pleasant of journeys.Lowry bows out
Shane Lowry shows his frustration after driving into a fairway bunker at the sixth in Saturday’s third round. Picture: Thos Caffrey / www.golffile.ieLike the Titan, Atlas, who was punished by the gods and made to support the heavens, Shane Lowry’s single-handed bid to carry the Irish Open on his broad shoulders ended in disappointment at Carton House.
McGrane on the rise in Austria
Damien McGrane in action in the third round of the Lyoness Open in Austria. Picture: Jos Linckens / www.golffile.ieDamien McGrane made a positive move up the leaderboard but it was a day to forget for Gareth Maybin and David Higgins in the Lyoness Open powered by Greenfinity.