Niall Kearney shoots sensational 61 for career-best fourth place at Canary Islands Championship

The Dubliner came close to carding the second 59 in European Tour history
Niall Kearney shoots sensational 61 for career-best fourth place at Canary Islands Championship

Niall Kearney.

Sun, 09 May, 2021 - 16:08
Phil Casey

Niall Kearney carded a sensational final round of 61 to seal a career-best fourth-place finish at the Canary Islands Championship.

An eagle, nine birdies, and a bogey in his first 16 holes left the Dubliner needing to play the final two in two under to card the second 59 in European Tour history.

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