Ronan O’Keeffe

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 →

Jack Murphy wins Connacht Boys

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Jack Murphy 
Picture: Niall O’Shea

Jack Murphy got his season off to a flying start with another provincial win last week.  The Douglas golfer was in Ballinrobe for the Connacht Boys and he came home with the trophy after two impressive under par rounds.

Fota’s John Doyle led the event after the opening round with Murphy one behind in second place.  Murphy got off to a great start in the second round, he birdied his opening hole and added three more birdies before the turn to put himself into the lead.  He dropped a few shots coming back but crucially he kept the big numbers off the card.  In the end he won by two shots from Ballinasloe’s Charlie Mooney.

Murphy was delighted to pick up the win.  “I was quite happy after round one.  I struck it nicely and stayed in contention which is crucial as no one can win a tournament on day one but certainly can put themselves out of it”.  I definitely felt like I had the chance to go out Continue reading →