Michael Hoey leads the Irish challenge in the D+D REAL Czech Masters where an eagle two at the 18th handed Eduardo de la Riva a share of the first round lead with Italian teenager Renato Paratore.

Peter Lawrie is just one tantalising shot outside the Top 25 who will win their 2015 European Tour cards on Thursday with Italian Renato Paratore on course to become the youngest winner in European Tour Qualifying School history.

Irish champions Tramore Golf Club are 10 strokes behind leaders Italy heading into the final round the weather-reduced European Men's Club Trophy in Bulgaria.

Ireland's Kevin Le Blanc and Olivia Mehaffey finished tied for 27th as Sweden won the gold medal after a dramatic play-off victory over Korea in the Mixed Team event at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympics in China.

The Island's Kevin LeBlanc closed with a one over 73 to finish tied 16th in the Men's Strokeplay as Royal County Down Ladies' Olivia Mehaffey fired a 79 to tie for 20th in the women's even in the Youth Olympic Games in China

Gary Hurley loves St Andrews and if he keeps it going at the Duke's Course where a five under 66 gave him the first round lead in the European Amateur Championship, the West Waterford man could be back next summer for The Open.

The Island's Gavin Moynihan was highly impressive as he teamed up with Ballymena's Dermot McElroy to win both their matches as holders Europe built a 6-4 lead over Asia Pacific on the opening day of the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy in scorching India.

Italian teenager Renato Paratore underlined his class and marked himself out once more as a name to watch when he captured the Portuguese International Amateur Championship at Montado Golf Resort.