A welcome return to form saw Martin Sullivan shoot an excellent nett 68 to win the Gold Division in the Medal & Peace Plate played over the East course on Saturday closely followed in runner-up spot was David Blair with a nett 69. Michael Canty was third with a nett 70, with Tony Johnson fourth with a nett 71. Meanwhile Stefano Nella shot an superb nett 65 to not only win the Silver Division, but the Peace Plate. In his wake in runner-up spot was Geoff Standford with a nett 69 on countback from James Horgan. In fourth place with a nett 72 was Malcolm Stonehill.

The Winch and Wilkes Medal saw some exceptional scoring especially from Jan Boldt who shot a nett 64 to win by a clear seven shots from runner-up Ainee O'Connor on countback with a nett 71. In the Bronze section the great scoring continued with Christine Ross recording a nett 67, runner-up was Elaine Lopategui with a nett 70.

Tuesday saw the Dreamflight Golf Day take place at Sundridge Park - Dreamflight is a registered UK charity that changes young lives through taking children with a serious illness or disability, without their parents, on the holiday of a lifetime to Orlando, Florida. Past Captain Eddie Scott organised a fantastic day with 96 participants playing the east course.

In three years of the event being held at Sundridge Park, in excess of £27,000 has been raised for the Dreamflight charity. The winners on the day were Fred Griffiths and his team with 94 Stableford points. Find out more about the charity by clicking here http://dreamflight.org/

And finally, well done to Ainee O'Connor who recorded an 8th overall and 1st nett in the West of England Open played at Bath Golf Club.

The European Tour heads for the Emerald Isle this week for The Irish Open. England's Paul Casey defends the title against a strong field at Fota Island Resort. Many of Europe's best have made the journey across the Atlantic this week after participating in the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Rory McIlroy will be the top-ranked player and star attraction at Fota Island this week, but a host of others will be there in support. Fellow Irish Major winners Graeme McDowell, Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington will play, so too Victor Dubuisson, Stephen Gallacher and Matteo Manassero.

"The Irish Open is always special to us as Irish players," said Graeme McDowell. "Fota Island was my Irish Open debut and it's got good memories, good thoughts, a great venue. Everyone is going to be very excited and very pumped up. It should be a great Irish Open. I'm very excited about it and I'm going there with my game in decent shape."

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick makes his first start as a professional after finishing as top amateur at last week's U.S. Open. "I'm really looking forward to making my debut as a professional and it's great to be able to do it in such a strong field," he said. "Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell are world-class, but there are so many other great players playing too. It's exciting stuff."

The Irish Open has a long and distinguished history. It was first contested in 1927 and has produced some famous champions over the years. Bobby Locke, Bernard Gallacher, Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Bernard Langer and Colin Montgomerie have all been champions.

Last year at Carton House, Paul Casey made a welcome return to the winner's circle. He overhauled Holland's Joost Luiten with an excellent final round of 67. Fota Island Resort was host to the Irish Opens of 2001 and 2002. Those events were won by Colin Montgomerie and Soren Hansen. Monty won't be in the field this week, but Hansen will be there and will be hoping a return to the site of a former glory might help him to rediscover some form.

Designed by Peter McEvoy and Christy O'Connor Junior, Fota Island was opened in 1993. Jeff Howes upgraded the layout in 1998. It's an attractive parkland layout featuring an abundance of water.

The weather forecast for this week looks to be set fair - mild temperatures and only a moderate breeze. Look out for some good scoring.

Player Watch: 
Stephen Gallacher - The Scot has played well in recent weeks and will be looking for a strong push over the next few weeks to try and force his way into Paul McGinley's Ryder Cup side. 
Marcel Siem - He was tied seventh at the BMW PGA Championship then managed an excellent tied 12th at Pinehurst. He struggles to find consistency but if he can keep the blunders off his card, he'll contend this week. 
Rafa Cabrera-Bello - Tied 16th at the BMW PGA Championship then tied ninth at the Nordea Masters, Cabrera-Bello is one of the most talented players on the European Tour. He only has two wins to his name at present but will surely add to that tally. Maybe this week.

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