CASTLETROY Golf Club will host its Senior Scratch Cup on Saturday August 31.
First played in 1948, the Cup (for the Major HK Murray Trophy) is one of the oldest and most prestigious Scratch Cups in Ireland.
The 2023 winner was Connacht Interprovincial and former Arnold Palmer Cup golfer David Kitt.
Recent champions include 2023 Irish Close champion, Rob Moran, and former South of Ireland and Amateur Champion, James Sugrue.
The quality of former champions is exemplified by a unique roll of honour, including Walker Cup representatives John Burke, Jimmy Bruen, Max McCready, JB Carr, Tom Craddock, David Sheahan, and Sugrue, as well as future professional stars, including Des Smyth.
Local winners have included Eamon Haugh, Michael O’Kelly, John Kavanagh, Peter Sheehan, and Jason Tobin.
Entries are invited to Castletroy GC at 061 335 753 or by email at [email protected] before the closing date on August 28.
Meanwhile, Limerick GC’s Tim Rice finished in a commendable tie (with Dubliner Richard O’Donovan) for third place on two-under-par at the 114th Irish PGA Championship at Palmerstown House, county Kildare.
The clear-cut winner was Niall Kearney, Royal Dublin GC.
In the Pro-Am, Rice tied with Damien McGrane (Carlow GC) and Brian McElhinney (North West GC) for first place. The trio carded brilliant rounds of four-under-par 68s.
The tour will hold the STL (Shannon Transport Logistics) sponsored Pro-Am at Newcastle West on Saturday week, August 24.
There are a limited number of team places (three amateurs, to be joined by a professional) available, booking is through the club at 069 76 500.sp
Project coordinator Alister Lynch confirmed the event is limited to 50 teams and that handicap limits will be in place.
