Paul Dunne knows he must ignore the dream of a Masters debut if he’s to get closer to winning his PGA Tour card at the Houston Open in Texas. The Wicklow man and Clara’s Shane Lowry kept their Augusta dreams alive with battling second round performances.

Paul Dunne may be starting his 2018 campaign on Thomas Bjorn’s European team at this weekend’s EurAsia Cup in Malaysia but the Irish star will not be fooled that he has one foot in the door for this year’s Ryder Cup.

Paul Dunne rounded off a stellar breakthrough year on tour last night when he was named “Professional of the Year” by the Irish Golf Writers’ Association.

Dunne has climbed up the leaderboard after his third round at the Hong Kong Open.

The Greystones player is seven-under after 36-holes and three shots behind leader and defending champion Matthew Fitzpatrick.

Lowry is the joint leader on 14 under par alongside Kiradech Aphibarnrat after a round of 65.

Padraig Harrington who is just a shot off the lead after a 6 under par opening round of 65.

Paul Dunne has hit a round of 68 to remain well in contention at the half-way stage of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Golf is full of dreamers but even before he turned pro, Paul Dunne showed signs of a different mindset.

Greystones’ 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.

Ireland's 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.

Paul Dunne lost his driving mojo and Graeme McDowell simply failed to spark as they left themselves in danger of missing the cut in the US Open.

When Paul Dunne qualified for the US Open at Walton Heath, he insisted he wasn’t going to Erin Hills on a tourism trip.

Italy’s Edoardo Molinari claimed his first European Tour title since 2010 by beating Ireland’s Paul Dunne in a play-off for the Trophee Hassan II at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Morocco.

Paul Dunne remains a live contender at the half-way stage of the Qatar Masters in Doha.

Dunne was still an amateur when he shared the lead going into the final round at St Andrews last year.

“Surely Not!”

Wicklow native Paul Dunne makes his PGA Tour debut on a sponsor’s invite.

The Wicklow man had been forced to withdraw before the first round in Johannesburg today.

Ireland’s Paul Dunne secured his 2016 European Tour card at the qualifying school final stage in Girona.

Paul Dunne has taken another giant step towards securing a playing card for next year.

Given the summer he’s had, this seems like a quiet week for Paul Dunne.

Three weeks out from the Walker Cup and Irish top amateurs are already claiming the headlines.

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Paul Dunne shook off the limpet-like American Robbie Ziegler on the last to move into the second round of the US Amateur Championship in Chicago last night.

Ireland’s Paul Dunne improved by two strokes to sign for a one-under 69 on the second day of the US Amateur Championship in Illinois.

Ireland's Paul Dunne carded a one-over-par 71 on day one of the US Amateur Championships at Olympia Fields in Illinois.

Open Championship hero Paul Dunne will attract much of the attention at Royal Portrush in two weeks as Ireland bid to defend their Home Internationals title on home soil.

Open Championship hero Paul Dunne has stayed true to his instincts and confirmed he will remain an amateur until after the Walker Cup this September.

Graeme McDowell thinks Paul Dunne seems like a wise-old owl.

Paul Dunne was warmly welcomed by his fellow golfers as he enjoyed a rollercoaster ride at the British Open, his father told Brendan O’Connor on RTE Radio this morning.

Almost exactly two years ago, Paul Dunne was making a name for himself at Lee Valley Golf Club during the second day’s play in the Interprovincial Championship.

In the end, it was perhaps one trip too many around the Old Course for Paul Dunne. Call it a Swilcan Bridge too far.

Graeme McDowell believes Paul Dunne should give the Walker Cup a miss and take the leap into the professional ranks as soon as possible.

It turned out to be a day too far for the Irish at St Andrews yesterday.

Irish amateur Paul Dunne insists it was his own game and not the high-pressure atmosphere of being in the final on the last day of the Open which spooked him.

Golfing fever is gripping the nation with an Irish duo right in the mix for the British Open this afternoon.

Irish golfing sensation Paul Dunne will not receive a single penny in prize money even if he wins the British Open this afternoon.

We’re not sure that doctor’s address will get past the boss though.

Irish amateur Paul Dunne had his sights set on the Claret Jug as well as a silver medal as he took a share of the lead into today’s final round of the Open Championship.

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