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Howard Continues to Shine

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David Howard preparing to tee off in the semi-final of the South of Ireland at Lahinch.
Picture: Niall O’Shea

David Howard continued his impressive run of form with another great performance at the South of Ireland in Lahinch Golf Club.

His week started on Tuesday when Walker Cup Captain Dean Robertson invited him to join the panel for a practice round.  Howard had been considered an outside contender for the event which takes place in Lahinch in early September, and the Captain publicly stated that the winner of the South would have to be considered for a spot on the team.  Howard now had a dual incentive to do well in Lahinch.

The Fota Island golfer delivered, he comfortably qualified for Continue reading →

Byrne gets boost for Curtis Cup

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Sara Byrne 
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Sarah Byrne gave her chances of making the 2024 Curtis Cup team a huge boost last week when she made it to the final 32 of the Women’s Amateur.  Portmarnock hosted the event, it was the first time that the women’s amateur was held in the Republic of Ireland, and when Portmarnock held the Amateur Championship in 2019 that was won by Corkman James Sugrue.

Aside from her performance, Byrne was aware of the presence of Curtis Cup Captain Catriona Mathews and the fact she was looking at many of the potential team for Sunningdale at the end of August.  Byrne is hoping Continue reading →