On the day that Paul Dunne was selected for the 2015 Walker Cup team, Glen Reid put together some more Open memories – thanks Glen
Record for Irish Players as 5 are picked for Walker Cup including Greystones’ Paul Dunne
Paul Dunne, Gavin Moynihan, Cormac Sharvin, Gary Hurley and Jack Hume picked – Irish Times 24th August 2105
Paul Dunne is one of a record five Irish golfers selected for the 2015 Walker Cup team. Photograph: Getty
Five Irish golfers have been named in the Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup team to face the USA at Royal Lytham & St Annes next month.
Captain Nigel Edwards has picked Gavin Moynihan, who’s earning his second cap, along with Paul Dunne, Cormac Sharvin, Gary Hurley and Jack Hume who will make their debuts on September 12th and 13th.
Having five representatives in the Walker Cup team is a record for Ireland, and caps off a successful year for the nation’s top amateurs golfers.
Moynihan secured his second Irish Amateur Open title in May while Sharvin was victorious in the Brabazon Trophy, and 22-year-old Greystones golfer Dunne grabbed the attention of the world when he threatened the elite in the British Open at St Andrews.
Great Britain and Ireland are looking to win the Walker Cup for the first time since 2011 after they were beaten in the States two years ago, and Edwards will be captaining the side for the third time.
He said: “We have selected a talented group of players who compete at the highest levels of amateur golf and, in some cases, have played in Major Championships and Tour events. The Walker Cup offers these players a tremendous opportunity to display their abilities and gain invaluable experience of playing in international team competition.
“I know there will be players who are disappointed not to have made the team and it has been a difficult decision to make with such strength in depth in the British and Irish game at the moment but we believe we have selected the best players for the team and are very much looking forward to the match.”
The previous record for irish representatives in the Walker Cup team came in 1949 and 1951 when the quartet of Joe Carr, Jimmy Bruen, Cecil Ewing and Max McCready were selected.
But 2015 will see the Irish contingent surpass that figure and GUI National Coach Neil Manchip believes this is a reflection of the rude health of Irish golf, he said: “What an outstanding achievement for these 5 players to make the Walker Cup team. Each one has played their way on to the team through brilliant performances this season.
“With Irish players making up half of the team the strength of Irish Amateur golf is well reflected. The GUI can be very proud to have such a strong representation. I am really looking forward to watching the lads play at Royal Lytham next month.”
Making up the other half of the Walker Cup team are England’s Ashley Chesters, Sam Horsfield and Jimmy Mullen, and Scottich duo Grant Forrest and Jack McDonald.
2015 Walker Cup team to play USA:
Ashley Chesters, 26, Hawkstone Park, England
Paul Dunne, 22, Greystones, Ireland
Grant Forrest, 22, Craigielaw, Scotland
Sam Horsfield, 18, Davenport, Florida, USA
Jack Hume, 21, Naas, Ireland
Gary Hurley, 22, West Waterford, Ireland
Jack McDonald, 22, Kilmarnock (Barassie), Scotland
Gavin Moynihan, 20, The Island, Ireland
Jimmy Mullen, 21, Royal North Devon, England
Cormac Sharvin, 22, Ardglass, Ireland
Teams update 24th August
Monday 24th August
Barry O’Leary’s Brennan Cup headed to Coolattin yesterday 23rd August to play the semi final of this competition. On a day when Greystones G.C. was enduring rain and more rain the team got to play in good conditions for the most part. Unfortunately our team came up against some very strong high handicap players in Coolattin and iving shots away from home is never easy!! A defeat by our strong first pair of Diarmaid MacGabhann & Liam Moulten ( who were level par ) 4&3 set the scene. Next to finish were our third pairing of Tom Byrne & Derek O’Regan who also went down 4&3 despite playing good golf. . Our second pair of Martin Nolan & Michael Smullen stuck at it playing excellent golf to win on the 18th to bring the tie to 2-1 to Coolattin. At all square through 9 Fergal Duffy & Mark Byrne were doing well but found themselves 3 down after 13. Winning 14 & 15 they were back in the game at 1 down but unfortunately losses at 16 & 17 ended the match 2&1 and the tie. Our last pair of Shane O’Connor & Greg Pollard were called in from the course from the 13th where they were 1 down in what was a very tough match. Many thanks on behalf of the club to Barry O’Leary and all his players who put so much effort in over the course of this competition. We’ll remember the great wins over Arklow and Woodenbridge !!
Wicklow Boys results 2015
Greystones Golf Club – Wicklow Boys 2015
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Winner: Darragh Smith (0) Castle (Best Gross 72 Holes) Score: 289
Runner up: Rory Murphy (3) Dun Laoghaire (2nd Best Gross 72 Holes) Score: 290
Third: Sam Lewis (1) Greystones (3rd Best Gross 72 Holes) Score: 292
Fourth: Conor Keown (2) Greystones (4th Best Gross 72 Holes) Score: 292
Rounds 1&2 gross Jack Brophy (5) Royal Dublin (Best Gross for 1st 36 holes) Score: 147
Rounds 3&4 gross: Paul Kelly (2) Glasson (Best Gross for 1st 36 holes) Score: 148
Best Gross Round 1: Ben Hynes (6) Greystones Score: 73
Best Net Round 1: Dominic Brodeur (11) Greystones Score: 64
Best Gross Round 2: Daniel Curry (4) Coolattin Score: 72
Best Net Round 2: Tommi Happonen (16) Greystones Score: 60
Best Gross Round 3: Dylan Graham (6) Woodenbridge Score: 74
Best Net Round 3: Michael Kearns (8) Elm Park Score: 66
Best Gross Round 4: Liam Whelan (3) Mt Wolsey Score: 67
Best Net Round 4: Jack Nolan (7) Greystones Score: 69
Greystones Junior – Winner: Glenn Fry (6) Score: 296
