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Michael Hoey is now seven shots off the lead

Michael Hoey loses ground on leader in Sicily

Spain's Alvaro Quiros will take a commanding lead into the final round of the Rocco Forte Open as Michael Hoey slipped off the pace with a 75.

Golf • 20 May 17

Michael Hoey and Swede Sebastian Soderberg set the pace in the opening round at Verdura Golf Club

Michael Hoey leads the way in Italy after blistering 61

Michael Hoey threatened to record the first 59 in European Tour history before settling for a share of the lead on a low-scoring opening day of the Rocco Forte Open in Sicily.

Golf • 18 May 17

Chawrasia storms to Indian Open victory

SSP Chawrasia claimed his fourth European Tour title on home soil after mounting a hugely impressive title defence in the Hero Indian Open.

Golf • 12 Mar 17

Michael Hoey has completed 12 holes of his third round

Hoey right in the mix as darkness halts Indian Open

Michael Hoey sat two off the lead halfway through his third round at the Indian Open, as the weather-affected tournament was suspended due to darkness.

Golf • 11 Mar 17

Michael Hoey has made a fine start in New Delhi

Hoey three off lead at weather-delayed Indian Open

Michael Hoey hauled himself into contention at the weather-disrupted Indian Open to sit three shots off the clubhouse leader heading for the weekend.

Golf • 10 Mar 17

Alexander Levy has shot a flawless two first rounds

Alexander Levy storms into European Open lead

France's Alexander Levy produced a brilliant display to surge into a commanding lead on day two of the weather-affected Porsche European Open in Germany, with Paul Dunne the only Irish player to start his second round.

Golf • 23 Sep 16

Michael Hoey with his caddie on the 10th where he made a birdie

Hoey four shots off Wiesberger lead in Germany

Austria's Bernd Wiesberger set the clubhouse target in the weather-affected Porsche European Open in Germany, while Michael Hoey also completed his round to lie four shots off the pace.

Golf • 23 Sep 16

Michael Hoey is currently 548th in the world rankings

Hoey knocked out of Archerfield tournament

Irish involvement at the Aberdeen Asset Management Paul Lawrie Match Play came to end when Michael Hoey exited at the last-16 stage at Archerfield.

Golf • 05 Aug 16

Matt Fitzpatrick claimed his second European Tour success at the Nordea Masters in June

Fitzpatrick advances at Archerfield event

Ryder Cup hopeful Matt Fitzpatrick convincingly beat European vice-captain Thomas Bjorn in the opening round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Paul Lawrie Match Play to boost his chances of making the team for Hazeltine.

Golf • 04 Aug 16

Zander Lombard in command at Lyoness Open

South Africa's Zander Lombard recovered from throwing away a three-shot lead to remain in pole position to win his first European Tour title in the Lyoness Open.

Golf • 11 Jun 16

Michael Hoey is six shots off the lead in Atzenbrugg

Hoey remains in contention at windy Lyoness Open

Michael Hoey will be the only Irish player to feature over the weekend at the Lyoness Open in Austria after a second-round 71 left him six shots off the halfway lead.

Golf • 10 Jun 16

Adrian Otaegui of Spain is in control in Austria

Otaegui cards sweet 64 to set pace at Lyoness Open

Spain's Adrian Otaegui claimed the lead after the first round of the Lyoness Open as the in-form Chris Wood suffered a disappointing start to the defence of his title in Austria.

Golf • 09 Jun 16

It's clear skies for Matt Fitzpatrick in Sweden

Fitzpatrick in total control at Nordea Masters

England's Matt Fitzpatrick will take a commanding lead into the final round of the Nordea Masters after repelling a spirited challenge from Nicolas Colsaerts in Stockholm.

Golf • 04 Jun 16

Michael Hoey in the mix after strong Nordea start

Northern Irishman Michael Hoey carded a slick 69 to sit just two shots off the clubhouse leaders at the Nordea Masters on Thursday.

Golf • 02 Jun 16

Paul Lawrie hits stride as Hoey struggles in Qatar

Paul Lawrie rolled back the years to put himself in pole position for a third victory in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters - but it was difficult day at the office for Northern Ireland's Michael Hoey as he slid down the leaderboard.

Golf • 28 Jan 16

Michael Hoey teeing off on the fifteenth hole on day four of the Russian Open

Hoey finishes tied fourth at Russian Open

Michael Hoey finished tied fourth at the Russian Open, as England's Lee Slattery claimed his first European Tour title in four years.

Golf • 06 Sep 15

Michael Hoey of Northern Ireland lines-up a putt during the BMW International Open day four

Larrazabal wins as Hoey finishes seventh

Spain's Pablo Larrazabal shot a 66 to finish 17 under par and claim a second BMW International Open title in Munich by a single stroke, with Michael Hoey having to settle for a tie of seventh.

Golf • 28 Jun 15

Michael Hoey tees off during the BMW International Open at the Eichenried Golf Club

Michael Hoey in contention at BMW Open

A superb 65 has left Michael Hoey two shots off leader Rafael Cabrera-Bello at the BMW International Open at the halfway stage.

Golf • 26 Jun 15

Noren wins Scandinavian Masters in Malmo

Sweden's Alex Noren put last year's injury misery firmly behind him after cruising to his second Nordea Masters title at a windswept PGA Sweden National in Malmo.

Golf • 07 Jun 15

David Howell has a share of the lead in Spain heading into the final round

Howell and Morrison share lead in Open de Espana

English pair David Howell and James Morrison have a two-shot lead over the rest of the field going into Sunday's final round of the Open de Espana.

Golf • 16 May 15

Michael Hoey selects a club to chip onto the 6th green at El Prat

Hoey in the mix as Espana leads in Spain

Ulsterman Michael Hoey is just two shots off the lead of the aptly-named Edouard Espana who claimed the halfway lead in the Open de Espana.

Golf • 15 May 15

Peter Uihlein sizes up a putt during his second round of 68

Uihlein moves to front at Shenzhen International

American Peter Uihlein vowed to maintain his uncomplicated approach in pursuit of a second European Tour title after taking the halfway lead in the Shenzhen International, while Michael Hoey was the only Irish player to make the cut.

Golf • 17 Apr 15

Adrian Otaegui retains a share of the lead of the Tshwane Open

Six-way tie for lead at Tshwane Open

England's David Horsey and Scotland's Craig Lee are part of a six-way tie for the lead after the third round of the Tshwane Open in South Africa.

Golf • 14 Mar 15

Darren Clarke chipped in twice on Day 2 of the Tshwane Open

Otaegui hits front at Tshwane after sizzling 62

Spain's Adrian Otaegui will take a two-shot lead into the third round of the Tshwane Open after threatening to record the first ever 59 on the European Tour on Friday.

Golf • 13 Mar 15

Morten Orum Madsen of Denmark plays a shot during the first round of the Tshwane Open

Madsen claims share of lead with stunning finish

Denmark's Morten Orum Madsen shot a hole-in-one in a remarkable eagle-eagle finish to claim a share of the lead at the Tshwane Open in South Africa.

Golf • 12 Mar 15