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AIG Barton Shield
AIG Barton Shield :: Munster East* 2022
Gallery: Douglas v Cork, AIG Barton Shield
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AIG Barton Shield :: Munster East* 2021
AIG Barton Shield :: Munster Finals 2019
Gallery: AIG Cups & Shields Munster Finals 2019, Tramore Golf Club
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Kinsale, Bandon & East Cork all chasing Munster Pennants
Three Cork clubs will be chasing glory this weekend in Tramore as the last of the AIG Cups and Shields finals are down for decision. Barton Shield holders Kinsale put on a strong performance at home in the qualifiers to come through the tough South Munster section. Although they’re without John Murphy this weekend, Kinsale have a strong panel and with the experience of last year and the guidance of Ger Cullinane, they’ll be ready to take on Limerick. Cathal Butler and Gary Ward have been playing well recently, both golfers were central to the win in Thurles last year and they will certainly be hoping a repeat of that performance.
East Cork have had a dramatic journey through to the Junior Cup Munster semi-final. Their 19th hole win in Muskerry over Bandon showed Continue reading
Gallery: AIG Barton Shield, Kinsale – teams starting on the front nine
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Gallery: AIG Barton Shield, Kinsale – teams starting on the back nine
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Trojan effort from O’Keeffe just falls short

Peter O’Keeffe in action in the South of Ireland in Lahinch last year
Peter O’Keeffe’s two week marathon is finally over, but after eight rounds of golf in five days the Douglas member came agonisingly close to claiming his second major amateur title. This morning O’Keeffe dispatched Robert Brazill on the 17th green to reach the final of the North of Ireland in Portrush. This afternoon he faced England’s Arron Edwards-Hill in the final. Having spent last week in Lahinch caddying for Robin Dawson, O’Keeffe was onto day 11 of his golfing marathon. He was heading into his 14th round this afternoon, and he was determined to give it his all in pursuit of the famous provincial title.
Gallery: Golffile’s North of Ireland Final Round Gallery
The final started with a few scrappy holes, Edwards-Hill won the first, Peter won the second, and Edwards-Hill won the third when O’Keeffe lost a ball. But after that the golf improved with both Continue reading