Six Irish players made their seasonal bow on the Alps Tour in the Ein Bay Open in Egypt

Castle’s Robert Moran fired a four-under 69 to go into the final round of the Alps Tour Qualiying School just one stroke off the lead.

Portmarnock golfer James Fox was crowned North of Ireland champion after a countback in fading light at Royal Portrush late on Friday evening.

Portmarnock golfer James Fox won’t let complacency seep in ahead of the final day of the North of Ireland as he takes a narrow lead into his third round at Royal Portrush.

AIG Irish Close champion Rob Moran said he is seeing better results from his game as he took the lead after the opening round of the North of Ireland.

Castle Captain Archie McEvoy said the experience of having Rob Moran and Alex Gleeson helped but it was a massive team effort as they claimed the AIG Men’s Senior Cup at Dun Laoghaire.

Athenry’s David Kitt held off a final-round challenge from Forrest Little’s Jack McDonnell and Castleknock duo Quentin Carew and Paul Coughlan to claim a hard-fought two-stroke win in the Trade Electric Group-sponsored Castletroy Senior Scratch Cup on Saturday.

Malone’s Robert Moran made four birdies in a bogey-free 66 to take a three-stroke lead into this afternoon’s final round of the AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close at Malone.

Tramore’s Jack Hearn overcame difficult early conditions and carded a three-under 67 to take a one-shot lead into today’s final two rounds of the AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close at Malone.

Peter O'Keeffe is gunning for victory in Lahinch after being told he likely needs to win the 121st South of Ireland Amateur Championship to claim his place in the Irish team for the Home Internationals next month.

England won the men’s event and Spain the women’s as Ireland endured a difficult week at the European Nations Cup at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande in Spain.

Malone’s Matthew McClean was the best of the bunch with a one-under 71 as Ireland struggled on the opening day of the European Nations Cup at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande.

Naas’ Robert Brazill won the first three holes en route to a 2&1 win over Royal Dublin’s Hugh Foley as the other four Irish qualifiers all made it safely through to the last 32 of the South African Amateur Championship at Mount Edgecombe.

Royal Dublin's Hugh Foley will face Irish team mate Robert Brazill from Naas in the first round of the South African Amateur Championship at Mount Edgecombe.

Galgorm Castle’s Joshua Hill closed with a four-under-par 68 to finish solo second behind 54-hole leader Martin Couvra of France in the South African Stroke Play Championship at Mount Edgecombe Country Club.

Galgorm Castle’s Joshua Hill and Malone’s Matthew McClean have their work cut out to catch French world number 92 Martin Couvra in the final round of the South African Stroke Play Championship.