Laois trainer Robbie Cannon tees up own stab at qualifiers

It’s a big few days for golfer Robbie Cannon, and his life could look much different by next weekend, if results go his way. The Balbriggan man tees off at 8am today in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open qualifier, at Moyvalley.

The reigning Irish Amateur Close champion is one of six amateurs in the field and reckons a round in the mid-60s would leave him well placed to chase down one of four qualifying spots on offer for Lahinch next weekend. Cannon requested an early tee-time today, because he doubles as the strength-and-conditioning coach for Laois, who take on Offaly in round 3 of the All-Ireland qualifiers this evening.