It was blowing a gale in Ballyliffin. Golf balls were oscillating on the green as we were stung by winds of 50mph and horizontal rain, and any and every aerial shot was in the lap of the gods.

Enniscorthy professional Martin Sludds made the long trip to Ballyliffin and shared the winner's cheque with local pro Francis Howley after the weekend 36 holes pro-am tournament, played over the Glashedy and Old Course links.