Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Caldwell and Kearney six off lead at Qatar Masters

Jonathan Caldwell and Niall Kearney are six shots off the lead held by Pablo Larrazabal at the halfway point of the Qatar Masters.

Golf • 25 Mar 22

Paul Dunne is one of 15 players to withdraw from the Joburg Open

Irish golfers withdraw as Joburg Open set to continue

The four Irish golfers involved in the DP World Tour's Joburg Open have withdrawn ahead of the second round due to concerns over a new Covid-19 variant in South Africa.

Golf • 26 Nov 21

Niall Kearney makes good start at suspended Joburg Open

South African Thriston Lawrence and Angel Hidalgo of Spain had a share of the lead at six-under-par before a thunderstorm suspended play for the day in the first round of the DP World Tour's Joburg Open at the Randpark Country Club on Thursday.

Golf • 25 Nov 21

Jonathan Caldwell plays a shot during day one at Golf Santa Ponsa

Caldwell and Dunne in the mix after Mallorca round one

Jonathan Caldwell heads the Irish challenge on four under after a 66 in the opening round at the Mallorca Golf Open with the Co Down native four shots off the lead held by Denmark's Jeff Winther.

Golf • 21 Oct 21

Kristoffer Broberg pulled away from the field on Moving Day

Broberg pulls clear at Dutch Open as Kearney fades

Kristoffer Broberg put himself in pole position to claim his second European Tour title almost six years on from his first after he posted an 11-under-par 61 on day three of the Dutch Open to extend his lead to eight shots.

Golf • 18 Sep 21

Niall Kearney monitors his drive on the 10th hole

Kearney stalks leader at Dutch Open, GMac into top 10

Overnight leader Niall Kearney carded a round of 69 to sit two shots off the lead at the Dutch Open as Graeme McDowell charged up the leaderboard in Cromvoirt.

Golf • 18 Sep 21

Niall Kearney opened up with a brilliant 65 at the Dutch Open

Kearney sets pace at Dutch Open

Ireland's Niall Kearney carded a flawless 65 to set the pace on day one of the Dutch Open at Bernardus Golf.

Golf • 16 Sep 21

Harrington reacts after a shot on the 13th hole as he played alongside Henrik Stenson

Harrington three off lead in Prague as Stenson shines

Padraig Harrington is three shots off the lead at the Czech Masters but it's Henrik Stenson who is looking to impress the Ryder Cup captain who has surged to the top of the leaderboard after day one in Prague.

Golf • 19 Aug 21

Hill wins Cazoo Classic with Kearney best of Irish

Calum Hill has won his maiden European Tour title at the Cazoo Classic in Kent, while Niall Kearney was best of the Irish on seven under.

Golf • 15 Aug 21

Hojgaard takes control as Kearney heads Irish challenge

Dane Rasmus Hojgaard carded a course-record 62 to open up a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the Cazoo Classic, while Niall Kearney is best of the Irish seven shots further back.

Golf • 14 Aug 21

Niall Kearney four off the lead at Cazoo Classic

Niall Kearney maintained his good start at the Cazoo Classic as he followed up yesterday's 68 with a two-under 70 to lie four shots off the lead.

Golf • 13 Aug 21

Nacho Elvira celebrates after his play-off win

Nacho Elvira claims maiden European Tour win

Spain's Nacho Elvira squandered a six-shot lead and bogeyed the 72nd hole before rallying to beat Justin Harding in a play-off to win his maiden European Tour title in the Cazoo Open.

Golf • 25 Jul 21

Viktor Hovland tees off on the fourth hole

Kearney slips back into chasing pack as Hovland leads

Ireland's Niall Kearney remains in the mix but slipped back from his overnight lead to six shots adrift of new leader Viktor Hovland ahead of Sunday's final round at the BMW International Open in Munich.

Golf • 26 Jun 21

Niall Kearney on the 18th green during the second round

Kearney leads at BMW International Open halfway stage

Niall Kearney carded a 68 to surge to open up a two-shot advantage the top of the leaderboard at the BMW International Open in Munich.

Golf • 26 Jun 21

A pheasant is pictured during the first round

Kearney shoots six birdies to share BMW second place

Dubliner Niall Kearney was just one shot off the lead at the BMW International Open before play was suspended due to the threat of lightning.

Golf • 24 Jun 21

Kearney could not get the required birdies at the final two holes

Kearney misses out on a 59 as Higgo wins Canary Islands

South Africa's Garrick Higgo cruised to his second victory in three weeks at the Canary Islands Championship, with Ireland's Niall Kearney finishing in a tie for fourth place after coming so close to carding a 59.

Golf • 09 May 21

Niall Kearney in action during the second round

Kearney posts 64 to move into Canary contention

Niall Kearney hit ten birdies en route to an excellent 64 to move into contention at the Canary Islands Championship.

Golf • 07 May 21

Garrick Higgo of South Africa celebrates victory on the 18th hole

Higgo wins in Gran Canaria, solid finish for Irish duo

Niall Kearney and Jonathan Caldwell enjoyed solid final rounds but just missed out on the top 20 at the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open which was won by South Africa's Garrick Higgo.

Golf • 25 Apr 21

Kearney moves up Gran Canaria leaderboard

Niall Kearney shot up the leaderboard at the Gran Canaria Open, with a superb six-under par 64 leaving him just five shots off the lead ahead of Sunday's final round.

Golf • 24 Apr 21

The tournament is being hosted by local man Rafa Cabrera-Bello

Kearney flying after five birdies in Canaries

Niall Kearney hit a string of birdies to enjoy a fine start at the inaugural Gran Canaria Lopesan Open.

Golf • 22 Apr 21

Antoine Rozner celebrates his first European Tour win

Rozner pips O'Sullivan in Dubai as Kearney fades

Frenchman Antoine Rozner claimed his maiden European Tour title in his rookie season by winning the Golf in Dubai Championship by two shots at the Jumeirah Golf Estates on Saturday.

Golf • 05 Dec 20

Niall Kearney shines in Dubai with brilliant 66

Ireland's Niall Kearney carded a brilliant six-under 66 to shoot up the leaderboard at the Golf in Dubai Championship on Friday.

Golf • 04 Dec 20

Jonathan Caldwell is one shot off the Top 25

Caldwell, Moynihan & Kearney still in hunt at Q-School

Three Irishmen remain in contention for a place on the European Tour next season as the field was cut to 70 after the fourth round at Lumine Golf Club in Tarragona, Spain.

Golf • 18 Nov 19

Niall Kearney