Max Kennedy may not make the Walker Cup this year but he will certainly have the selectors’ attention over the next few months after going six extra holes to clinch a thrilling play-off victory in the Ulster Men’s Amateur Stroke Play Open Championship at Clandeboye.
In a stellar golf career spanning over six decades, Clandeboye's David Jackson, Jacko, Davy or Stonewall as some journalists liked to label him, has demonstrated over the years that the overriding importance of having a secure short game is more important than length.
Ireland's quintet of recently selected Walker Cup players gathered at Portmarnock on Wednesday for a friendly game where they were joined by GUI National Coach Neil Manchip, world No 22 Shane Lowry and Challenge Tour player Ruadhri McGee ahead of next week's matches at Royal Lytham and St Annes.
Richard Hanley (Ballybunion) chips in on the 16th to win his match and the Junior Cup at the GUI All Ireland AIG sponsored Cups & Shield National Finals at Royal Golf Club. Picture by Pat CashmanClandeboye lifted the Barton Shield in style as Colm Murphy and William Russell put in star performances for the Ulster provincial champions in the AIG Cups and Shields Finals at Royal Tara, writes the GUI.
Clandeboye’s Graeme Laird watches his drive at the 17th in the Barton Shield semi final against Cork at Royal Tara Golf Club. Picture by Pat Cashman/cashmanphotography.ieThere were mixed fortunes for Ulster clubs at the AIG Cups and Shields as Clandeboye marched into the final of the Barton Shield at the expense of Cork while Slieve Russell lost to Westport in the semi-final of the Junior Cup at Royal Tara, writes the GUI.
