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Ronan O’Keeffe wins the Bruen Youths in Muskerry Golf Club

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Monkstown’s Ronan O’Keeffe receiving the Bruen Youths trophy from David Bruen. Also included is Richie Cahill, sponsor. Picture: Joe Lane

Ronan O’Keeffe added his name to the roll of honour in Muskerry on Sunday when he won the Bruen Youths.  The Monkstown golfer signed for an impressive 67 around the Bruen course in Muskerry.  O’Keeffe got off to a fast start with a birdie on the 3rd and an eagle on the 7th.

Two more birdies followed on the back nine and despite a bogey on the last he pipped the holder Barry Keane by one shot.

Third place went to Lee Valley’s Jack Bohane with a 71 and Noah Joyce (Monkstown) won best nett.  The competition was again sponsored by the Cahill Family and Richie Cahill was on hand to present the prizes.

O’Keeffe has also broken the Muskerry winning Continue reading →

Byrne takes 2nd place on LET

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 Dromoland’s Touring Pro Sara Byrne 
Pic. Brian Arthur

Sara Byrne had her best finish on the Ladies European Tour last weekend, she took second place at the Ladies Open de France.  Byrne, who only just back from a four month injury lay-off, opened with rounds of 68 and 69 to claim a place in the final group on the last day.  Byrne wasn’t going to catch runaway leader Helen Briem, but held on to tie for second.

“I’m really happy with that week to be tied second, my best-ever LET finish and first time in the final group,” said Byrne. “Today was probably the best golf I played all week, unfortunately not one putt wanted to drop for me all day.  I gave myself so many opportunities. I’m so proud Continue reading →