Book heaps praise on ‘spare time’ heroes

AT a time when so much focus in the world of golf is on the professional game, it is good to see that the amateurs are not being forgotten.

Book heaps praise on ‘spare time’ heroes

Well-known broadcaster and journalist Shane O’Donoghue’s book Legends In Their Spare Time (Niche Publication, 25) has just been published and salutes the achievements of nine outstanding Irish male and female golfers.

O’Donoghue, a native of Clonmel and a very useful five5 handicap player himself, takes an in-depth look at the careers of Jimmy Bruen, Joe Carr, Jody Fanagan, Noel Fogarty, Philomena Garvey, Garth McGimpsey, Mary McKenna, Arthur Pierse and David Sheahan.

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