Murphy’s master class joy to behold
Even after four shots of that score an older generation were comparing him to Mick Barry and Denis Scully in terms of sheer skill and athleticism. He has a long way to go to match Barry’s records, but he will bow to few of any era in terms of sheer class.
Some even among Murphy’s own supporters were willing the best from his great opponent James Buckley, because it was clear the champion was operating on a different plane. They wanted to see him stretched to see what he could deliver.
