James O’Connor

Murphy wins Kerry Boy’s Championship

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Kinsale's john Murphy with the Kerry Boy's Cup Picture: Gary Ward (@GWard71)

Kinsale’s john Murphy with the Kerry Boy’s Cup
Picture: Gary Ward (@GWard71)

After a long summer of good golf, Kinsale’s John Murphy finally bagged a big win when he won the Kerry Boy’s Championship at Ballybunion.  It was a great week to be in Ballybunion, the sun was out all week and the Cashen course was in great condition.  Murphy made it through to the final day but faced an in-form Sean Desmond in the semi-final.  Although Desmond must have had a Munster semi-final in the AIG Senior Cup in the back of his mind, he proved to be a tough opponent and he took Murphy to the the 17th Continue reading →

Desmond, Murphy & O’Connor in the hunt at Kerry Boys

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Sean Desmond (Monkstown Golf Club)

Sean Desmond (Monkstown Golf Club)

There’s still plenty of Cork interest in the Kerry Boys at Ballybunion with three of the four semi-finalists coming from Cork.  Sean Desmond (Monkstown) had a 5&4 win this morning and this afternoon he beat Kinsale’s Gary Ward on the 20th after a tough battle.  Desmond will face John Murphy (Kinsale) in the semi-final, Murphy finished off his first round match on the 13th green this morning and he won on the 15th this afternoon.  Muskerry’s James O’Connor is also through to the semi-finals, he beat Fota’s David Howard this morning and beat a fancied Rory Hill (Tralee) Continue reading →