Conor Purcell
Purcell boosts DP World Tour card bid with tie for fourth in Abu Dhabi
Conor Purcell shot four rounds in the sixties for the first time in his Challenge Tour career to tie for fourth behind England’s Garrick Porteous in the Abu Dhabi Challenge and boost his chances of winning promotion to the DP World Tour.
McIlroy looms large as 66 thrusts him into Irish Open contention
Rory McIlroy modestly contends he is not an intimidating figure, but he's now the favourite to win his second Horizon Irish Open after firing a six-under 66 to go into the final round just two shots behind Germany's Hurly Long at The K Club.
More money for fewer players; Golf Ireland scheme hands out €245,000 to just seven golfers
Golf Ireland offers ambitious young players a clear pathway from the amateur game to the world’s top tours and this week it officially launched the 2023 Golf Ireland Professional Scheme with seven golfers receiving €35,000 each from Sport Ireland.