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Lowry congratulated by spectator after his hole in one on the 5th hole

Watch: Lowry hits hole-in-one to save topsy turvy round

Shane Lowry recorded a hole-in-one midway through his second round at the British Masters in Walton Heath to leave him just inside the projected cut mark.

Golf • 12 Oct 18

Eddie Pepperell hit a hole-in-one to grab a share of the British Masters lead

Pepperell's ace gives him a share of the lead in Surrey

A spectacular hole-in-one helped Eddie Pepperell claim a share of the lead with Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Wallace after the opening round of the British Masters.

Golf • 11 Oct 18

In-form Paul Dunne is now ranked 80th in the world

In-form Paul Dunne on the rise in latest world rankings

Paul Dunne's recent run of results has seen the Irish golfer move into the top 80 in the world and is now officially Ireland's secon-highest ranked golfer.

Golf • 09 Oct 17

Rory McIlroy reveals Roy Keane autograph grudge

Rory McIlroy admits he still holds a grudge against Roy Keane as the former Republic of Ireland midfielder snubbed his boyhood request for an autograph.

Golf • 05 Oct 17

Paul Dunne after chipping in on the 18th hole in the British Masters

Paul Dunne: McIlroy's late charge actually helped me

Paul Dunne says the presence of Rory McIlroy nipping at his heels in the final round of the British Masters actually helped him psychologically as he claimed his first European Tour win.

Golf • 03 Oct 17

Dunne won the British Masters by three shots

'It means everything' - Dunne basks in maiden triumph

Paul Dunne says his first European Tour title at the British Masters is down largely to a significant improvement in his mental approach following a thrilling climax at Close House.

Golf • 02 Oct 17

Paul Dunne celebrates chipping in at the 18th

Dunne holds off McIlroy surge to win British Masters

Greystones man Paul Dunne produced a stunning final round to hold off a thrilling challenge from Rory McIlroy and claim his first European Tour title in the British Masters.

Golf • 01 Oct 17

Paul Dunne is sitting pretty at the British Masters

Dunne, Lowry & McIlroy all in mix at British Masters

Irish eyes were smiling after a triple charge at the British Masters led by Paul Dunne, who sat a shot off leader Robert Karlsson after a brilliant 65.

Golf • 30 Sep 17

Shane Lowry signed for an impressive round of 66

Hatton holds onto British lead with Irish duo lurking

Tyrrell Hatton backed up his opening round of 63 with a second round five-under-par 65 to hold a three-shot lead in the British Masters, where Paul Dunne and Shane Lowry are lurking with intent.

Golf • 29 Sep 17

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods at the 2015 Masters

Rory McIlroy: Legend Tiger Woods has nothing to prove

Rory McIlroy believes Tiger Woods can walk away from golf with his head "held extremely high" if he is unable to return to competitive action.

Golf • 28 Sep 17

Rory McIlroy runs to the 17th green during day one of the British Masters

Spectator helps Rory McIlroy keep round on track

Rory McIlroy needed the help of a spectator to keep his first round of the British Masters on track as he tries to end a disappointing season in style at Close House.

Golf • 28 Sep 17

Rory McIlroy: 'Teeing it up next week gives me one more chance to end 2017 on a high.'

McIlroy targets British Masters to end season on high

Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will play in the British Masters at Close House next week.

Golf • 18 Sep 17

Rory McIlroy is among those golfers spending more and more time in the US

McIlroy welcomes boost to Irish Open

Rory McIlroy has welcomed the inclusion of the Irish Open in the European Tour's new Rolex Series, a group of seven events with a minimum prize fund of €6.45million.

Golf • 15 Nov 16

Alex Noren is soaked in champagne on the 18th green

Noren holds on for British Masters victory

Sweden's Alex Noren held his nerve to claim a remarkable third European Tour title in his last eight events at the British Masters, where Graeme McDowell finished in fourth place.

Golf • 16 Oct 16

Graeme McDowell plays from a bunker on the 18th

McDowell channels Cup pain in British Masters bid

Graeme McDowell will feed off his Ryder Cup disappointment as he attempt to reel in Sweden's Alex Noren in the final round of the British Masters.

Golf • 15 Oct 16

Graeme McDowell shot another 68 at The Grove

Baby joy spurs McDowell into British Masters mix

Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley stayed in contention at the British Masters with solid second rounds at The Grove, with the McDowell crediting the upturn in form to a second child and Ryder Cup motivation.

Golf • 14 Oct 16

Shane Lowry had four birdies in his first round

Lowry and McDowell well placed at British Masters

Irish pair Graeme McDowell and Shane Lowry are two shots off the lead at the first round of the British Masters in Watford.

Golf • 13 Oct 16

Jose Maria Olazabal will compete in this week's British Masters

Olazabal to make comeback at British Masters

Former Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal has announced that he will return to action in this week's British Masters at The Grove.

Golf • 10 Oct 16

Shane Lorwy in action at the British Masters in Woburn

Shane Lowry three off the lead in Woburn

Shane Lowry is just three shots of the lead at the British Masters after his two under par 69 on Saturday’s third round.

Golf • 10 Oct 15

Padraig Harrinton carded a hat-trick of bogeys at Woburn

Harrington rues putting woes at British Masters

Padraig Harrington's euphoric mood following Ireland's shock Euro 2016 qualifying win over world soccer champions Germany the night before evaporated all too quickly at the British Masters on Friday - but Shane Lowry stayed in the mix with an impressive 69.

Golf • 09 Oct 15

Lowry and Harrington in mix at British Masters

Ireland's Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington are two shots off the lead after the opening round of the British Masters.

Golf • 08 Oct 15

British Masters