Philip Reid’s Lowdown: Andalucia Masters and Northern Ireland Open
All you need to know ahead of this week’s European Tour and Challenge Tour events
Jonathan Caldwell finally earns his card at Tour School
Caldwell graduates with flying colours but Kearney and Moynihan miss out
Sergio Garcia makes his move to go four clear at Valderrama
Shane Lowry in a share of sixth position as event reduced to 54 holes
Ashley Chesters remains top dog at Valderrama as weather hits again
Event may be reduced to 54 holes or could be extended into Monday
Shane Lowry starts strong at rainy Valderrama
Sergio Garcia sits two off the clubhouse lead after a weather-affected day in Andalucia
Pádraig Harrington two off the lead in Prague after opening 66
Thomas Pieters and Eddie Pepperell impress at Czech Masters
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Mbappé, Fleetwood and, eh, Donald Trump tickle Malachy Clerkin’s fancy in 2018
Paul Dunne battles to stay in contention at Dunhill Links
Meanwhile, a Rory McIlroy birdie-blitz meant he made the cut right on the mark
Wiesberger takes Shenzhen International after play-off
Austrian claims dramatic win over Tommy Fleetwood with Paul Dunne sharing 33rd
Paul Dunne enjoys another solid round in China
Bernd Wiesberger continues excellent form to lead by three at Shenzhen International
Paul Dunne fights back to start strongly in China
The Greystones man sits inside the top 20 after round one, four shots behind the lead
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson lead battle for gold medal
Pádraig Harrington moves into share of seventh position as Séamus Power slips back
Shane Lowry takes the rough with the smooth
Despite calling penalty on himself, Lowry remains in the thick of things
Pádraig Harrington misses out on US Open after bogey-bogey finish
Paul Dunne and Peter Lawrie also miss out at Walton Heath
Hennie Otto sets an impressive pace at China Open
Damien McGrane and Michael Hoey both well off the pace after opening round
Paul Lawrie rolls back the years to storm into Qatar Masters lead
1999 and 2012 winner leads by two shots in Doha after a second round 66
Charl Schwartzel wins Alfred Dunhill Championship
Former US Masters champion cards final round of 70 to finish ahead of Bourdy
Chris Wood’s final round show sees him win Lyoness Open
Englishman cards 67 as overnight leader Gregory Bourdy crumbles in Austria
Early Bourdy gets the worm as French star stretches lead to four
Five birdies in opening nine holes helps extend lead in Austria
Bogey-free Bourdy leads the way at Lyoness Open in Austria
Ireland’s Peter Lawrie three shots off the pace after opening 68
Dredge takes over at the top in Czech Masters
Jamie Donaldson still in the hunt for Ryder Cup slot, Kevin Phelan best of the Irish on two under
McIlroy takes to the course in British Open
Play underway in third round with McIlroy being chased by Dustin Johnson
Guthrie joined at the top by Cabrero-Bello in Shanghai
McIlroy and Harrington six off the lead at Lake Malaren
Molinari the man again as Europe end long wait for Seve Trophy
Italian sinks the winning putt to claim title for first time in 13 years
Lynn sinks vital putt to level matters at Seve Trophy ahead of singles
Great Britain and Ireland win three of the afternoon foursomes matches in Paris
Scott Jamieson cuts Europe’s Seve Trophy lead
Great Britain and Ireland trail by one having looked in deeper trouble at St Nom La Breteche
European side make strong start at Seve Trophy
Olazabal’s side take two-point lead after opening fourballs
Teams finalised for next week’s Seve Trophy
No Irish representative on the Britain & Ireland team to face Continental Europe
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