Fans get caddie chance in Ireland

RORY McIlroy, Darren Clarke and defending champion Shane Lowry are offering members of the public a chance to caddie for them in the eve-of-tournament pro-am for the Irish Open at Killarney next week.

With money going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the opportunity comes through the European Tour Players Foundation's eBay for Charity pages.

The auctions are open for bids until Sunday evening and are sure to prove popular with golfing fanatics keen to get close to their idols.