Mixed Foursomes :: Munster East* 2021
Women’s All-Ireland Four-Ball :: Munster East* 2021
AIG Women’s Challenge Cup :: Munster East* 2021
AIG Women’s Minor Cup :: Munster East* 2021
AIG Women’s Intermediate Cup :: Munster East* 2021
Joy for Berehaven Golf Club in the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield
The Berehaven Team, winners of the AIG Men’s Jimmy Bruen Shield at the AIG Men’s Cups & Shields Finals 2020, Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh, Donegal, Ireland. 10/06/2021
Picture: Golffile | Thos Caffrey
“You cannot imagine how good it feels. It’s the best moment of my life.” That was the reaction of Declan Dunne moments after the winning the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield for Berehaven Golf Club. The small West Cork club defied the odds to win the national title on a windy day in Donegal Golf Club. Dunne and his partner Luke O’Sullivan sealed the winning point for Berehaven and O’Sullivan too was delighted with the win, and what it means for golf in the area. “There’s a pile of kids playing, and hopefully more kids and adults will follow”, O’Sullivan added, when speaking about the club. “Most people don’t even know where we’re from. So many people said how far away we are. It’s unbelievable.”
Berehaven were up against Baltinglass in the All Ireland Final, and the West Cork side put on a great display of golf to win 3.5-1.5 in the five match final. Seamus Spencer and Brendan O’Driscoll won their match on the 15th green while Chris Downey and David Kelly secured a win with an impressive 6&5 win. Liam Hanley and Gavin Power lost their match and the final Continue reading
Busy time for Fred in Muskerry
Fred Twomey with a welcoming smile at the Pro Shop in Muskerry Golf Club.
It was far from a quiet start to the day in Muskerry on Monday. Even though it was a bank holiday the car park was busy and the timesheet was full. The outdoor dining area was ready to reopen and in the pro shop Fred Twomey was busy running the show from behind the counter. From filling out cards, to booking in golfers and lessons it’s all in a days work for the popular PGA Club Professional. After the lockdown closure that lasted over five months, Fred is busy, but he’s delighted to be back in the thick of it in a very busy club.
“We’ve been up the walls, and it’s a great problem to have” explained Continue reading
Tour Life for Sugrue
James Sugrue
Mallow golfer James Sugrue had few days at home earlier this week. The tour pro returned from Sweden on Sunday after competing in his first two Challenge Tour events. Sugrue made the cut in last week’s event and bagged €1,800 in prize money. There was more good news this week when he was given €17,500 in Sport Ireland funding to assist with his first year on tour. Speaking from home after three weeks on the road, James was happy with his two tour starts. “I played nicely, there were plenty of birdies but there were a few mistakes and course management errors, probably from the lack of playing as opposed to anything else. I feel I’m swinging it well and putting nicely so hopefully there’s a low week coming soon.”
After a few days of walking the dogs and having a “proper dinner”, Sugrue is looking forward Continue reading
Shane enjoy’s front row seat for Walker Cup
Kinsale native Shane Fitzsimons is one of a handful of spectators from Ireland in Seminole this week, and the US based golfer is savouring every bit of the Walker Cup experience. He followed John Murphy for 35 holes yesterday, watching his neighbour play some unbelievable golf as he won his foursomes match and narrowly lost his singles match.
“John and Mark’s comeback in the foursomes was incredible and John almost pulled it off again in the singles. Even after having an insurmountable task he was sensational on the back 9. Hammer was 4 under after 9, I’m not sure there was better golf that that yesterday. There was some great shots, his tee shot on 13, trading birdies on 15, bunker shot on 16 and his putt had a 90 degree break on it.”
The course is being compared to Augusta, hard fairways, fast greens and tricky slopes are making the golf exciting: “The course is magnificent, the greens are hard and fast, and you’re not seeing the elevations on the tee. Pin placement as tough as you would see anywhere, the course was set up for par to be a good score.”
“There’s a small crowd, just 1,500 spectators but the Irish find each other. Eoghan O’Connell is here, Paul Buckley, Gerry McIlroy a few Irish based in Florida. John and Mark’s coaches from Louisville and Wake Forest also made the trip. It’s like being at a match when golf started, no ropes, walking the fairways with the players. The atmosphere is subdued with a little clapping for a good shot. It’s unlike any golf event I have been at, and I can’t imagine there will be another one like is as we come out of Covid.”
Shane was back on the course today supporting the Irish pair as they clocked up another win, and he’s sure to be on the first tee again for the singles as John Murphy takes on Ricky Castillo.
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