Month: April 2024

Byrne named on Palmer Cup team for Lahinch

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Sara Byrne pictured at Douglas Golf Club with the Irish Women’s Close Trophy in 2023.
Picture: Niall O’Shea

Douglas golfer Sara Byrne has been named on the international team to play in the prestigious Palmer Cup which takes place in Lahinch in July.  The announcement came late on Tuesday and the 22 year old Senior was delighted with the news.

“Being selected was such an honour” said Byrne.  “It’s been a goal of mine for the last couple months to really perform and give myself a chance to make the team especially having it Continue reading →

Murphy wins BoyleSports Lee Valley Scratch Cup

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Jack Murphy (Douglas) pictured after winning the BoyleSports Lee Valley Scratch Cup.
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Jack Murphy from Douglas became the youngest winner of the BoyleSports Lee Valley Scratch Cup last weekend, the 18 year old beat all before him as he cruised to a four stroke victory.  The 18 year old has won plenty of boys events and team events, but this was his first win in a mens event.  It was an impressive wire to wire win, Murphy led after Saturday’s opening round and never let go of the lead.  Kevin LeBlanc, Andrew McCormack and James Walsh were his nearest challengers, but none of then could get close enough.

It was an impressive display from the teenager.  He started with a three under par 69 to hold the joint lead after the opening round.  The opening round was a mixed bag with just seven pars.  Murphy had seven birdies and four bogeys on Saturday morning to finish on Continue reading →

Interest Building in BoyleSports Lee Valley Scratch Cup

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Robbie Walsh (Douglas) pictured after winning the 2023 BoyleSports Lee Valley Scratch Cup.
Picture: Niall O’Shea

The field is building for the 2024 BoyleSports Lee Valley Scratch Cup which takes place in less than three week’s time.  Already there are close to 50 entries of scratch or better, with Walker Cupper Caolan Rafferty leading the field with a handicap index of +5.6.  Rafferty leads a number of players from the north east with Eoin Murphy, Evan Farrell and Gavin Tiernan all set to tee it up on the 20th and 21st of April.

Rafferty and Murphy both played last year, and after getting the know the course on the opening day, and they both finished tied for fourth.  Evan Farrell is also in good form at the moment, reaching the quarter finals of the Connolly Motors West of Ireland in Co Sligo on Continue reading →