Golf

Niall Horan might be in the Emirates this week supporting his players and friend Rory McIlroy, but he has news of his own international golf tournament as Modest! Golf confirmed they are back on board for this year’s Northern Ireland Open at Galgorm Castle.

Cormac Sharvin will carry home hopes into tomorrow’s Shootout Sunday at the Galgorm Resort & Spa Northern Ireland Open presented by Modest! Golf.

A five-man play-off for two spots was required to determine the top 24 at the Galgorm Resort & Spa Northern Ireland Open, presented by Modest! Golf as the tournament now becomes a six-hole match play competition for the final day.

The stage is set for what should be a dramatic Super Sunday Shootout for the Galgorm Resort & Spa NI Open Championship at Galgorm Castle.

Tournament ambassador Michael Hoey shot an opening two-under 69 in his first round at Galgorm Castle on Thursday.

Gary King’s seven birdies took him into a share of the Galgorm Resort & Spa Northern Ireland Open, presented by Modest! Golf lead as he signed for a five-under-par opening round of 66.

The Galgorm Resort & Spa Northern Ireland Open, presented by Modest! Golf gets underway at Galgorm Castle on Thursday and one of the most visible tournaments on the European Challenge Tour promises to deliver plenty of drama and excitement with the new Shootout Sunday format.

Spain’s Jon Rahm consolidated his status as the hottest property in golf with a resounding victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, his second win in just his 25th event as a professional.

Northern Ireland’s Michael Hoey saved his best round to the final day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Portstewart.

Ballyliffin in County Donegal will host the Irish Open for the first time in 2018.

Having persuaded Jon Rahm to enter his event, Rory McIlroy could end the week by handing him the trophy after the Spanish star surged into a share of the lead in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Tommy Fleetwood admitted he was frustrated by his finish in the third round of the Irish Open at Portstewart.

Peter Hanson lit up the play at the Irish Open this morning with a hole-in-one at the third.

Saturday is moving day at the DDF Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation and Michael Hoey carded a two under par 70 to take a step up the leaderboard.

Paul Kelly caught up with former US PGA winner Rich Beem at the Irish Open Championship.

Thankfully, while many of the home favourites faltered at Portstewart, Padraig Harrington stood strong.

Justin Rose, Graham McDowell and Tommy Fleetwood delights golf fans at Portstewart after their second rounds on the Dubai Duty Ferr Irish Open on Friday.

The draw and tee-times for the third round of the Dubai Diuty Free Irish Open on Saturday at Portstewart Goif Club have been confirmed.

Northern Ireland’s Michael Hoey goes at 8.50am.

Joint leaders Daniel Im and Benjamin Hebert are out at 1.30pm.

England’s Sam Walker will start the morning at 7.50am - on his own.

Jon Rahm says there is more to come as he sets his sights on overnight leaders Benjamin Hebert and Daniel Im.