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.
![More money for fewer players; Golf Ireland scheme hands out €245,000 to just seven golfers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52780078e4b0782c048f31cb/1683540302384-20FFWWDSZ74107J6YY0B/GJK14249.jpg)
McKibbin clinches card as Sharvin and Hurley make Final Stage of Q-School
Hollywood teenager Tom McKibbin credited his fighting spirit and consistency as key after he closed with a six-under 66 to become the youngest Irish player since Rory McIlroy to clinch his DP World Tour card at the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final.
![McKibbin clinches card as Sharvin and Hurley make Final Stage of Q-School](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52780078e4b0782c048f31cb/1667755517639-N35E0WGQKT8PE0BY3BGU/CT+Grand+Final+Tom+McKibbin_14.jpg)
Grehan edges closer to Challenge Tour promotion with third place finish in Clevedon
Stuart Grehan finished just a shot outside a playoff for the PGA Europro Tour's Wright-Morgan Championship at Clevedon but moved to within touching distance of winning a Challenge Tour card heading to the season-ending Matchroom Tour Championship at Lough Erne Resort next month.
![Grehan edges closer to Challenge Tour promotion with third place finish in Clevedon](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52780078e4b0782c048f31cb/1664005974444-HEY1QAPKGMLG7MW4IXKW/DSC07687-scaled.jpeg)