Cian Foley continues family tradition with Alfred Dunhill Links Pro-Am win
Harrison Crowe and Cian Foley celebrate their victory in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Pro-Am
Ireland’s Cian Foley claimed the Team Championship title alongside young Australian professional Harrison Crowe at an Alfred Dunhill Links Championship cut to 54 holes because of Storm Amy.
Crowe and Foley’s superb nine-under-par 63 at Carnoustie gave them a three-round total of 33 under-par and a one-shot win.
Foley, son-in-law of Irish racehorse owner and businessman JP McManus, was making his 12th appearance in the tournament and said: “It was so enjoyable playing with Harrison and we had a great time.”
Crowe, a 23-year-old from New South Wales, earns $50,000 in prize money as the professional in the winning team, and added: “We teamed up brilliantly. I played very well on the first day and Cian came in strongly in the second round. Today we had a solid team round at Carnoustie and it’s been a lot of fun.”
Foley can also now add his name to a remarkable family roll of honour at the Dunhill Links, with father-in-law JP McManus winning the Team Championship alongside Padraig Harrington in 2002 and 2006 and JP’s son Kieran McManus a record three-time winner in 2009, 2014 and 2017 alongside Soren Hansen, Peter Lawrie and Jamie Donaldson respectively.
In second place was another Irishman in Dery Desmond and his partner, English professional Jack Senior, who ended up on 32-under-par with a round of 64 at Kingsbarns.
Desmond, whose father Dermot was defending champion in the Team Championship, said: “It’s very special getting to play while my brothers and my Dad are here – we love getting away and playing together.
“Dad has set the bar very high for our family. But this week has been the best week of my life – an unbelievable tournament. It’s such a privilege to play alongside the pro’s, and such a great experience.”
