Paul Cutler
Q-School: Murphy and Mooney close
Five of Ireland's seven Q-School hopefuls made the 54-hole cut in the First Stage Section A qualifier at The Roxburghe. But with Mark Murphy just inside the Top 17 and ties to progress to the Second Stage and Damian Mooney one adrift, it promises to be a hear-stopping final round at the Scottish venue.
Moriarty and Kearney shine at School
Glasson’s Colm Moriarty leads at Wychwood Park at Stage One of Q-School. Picture: Thos Caffrey / www.golffile.ieNiall Kearney made a move in Germany as sabbatical man Colm Moriarty soared to the top of the pile in the First Qualifying Stage of the European Tour School at Wychwood Park.
Stage set for Northern Ireland Open Challenge
Galgorm Castle touring professional Gareth Shaw is hoping for a big week in the Northern Ireland Open Challenge. Picture © Getty ImagesPreparations are complete and the waiting is over. Gareth Shaw and 24 other Irish competitors will tee it up in one the strongest fields of the season in the €170,000 Northern Ireland Open Challenge, presented by Clannah and Xjet, at Galgorm Castle Golf Club tomorrow.Northern Ireland Challenge a precursor to bigger things
Michael Hoey can see a big future for pro golf in Northern Ireland. Picture Stuart Adams www.golftourimages.comMichael Hoey believes moves will be made to turn this week’s inaugural Northern Ireland Open Challenge Presented by Clannah and XJET and permanent dual-badge event on the European and Challenge Tour circuits.
Dunbar hits turbo with 62 at Scottish Hydro Challenge
Alan Dunbar had 11 birdies in a course record 62 in the Scottish Hydro Challenge. Picture credit Getty ImagesAlan Dunbar might have missed four of five cuts since he turned professional but he made up for those disappointments on a magical day at Spey Valley when he blasted a course record 62 to grab a share of the lead in the Scottish Hydro Challenge.
