Heritage a hit with the stars

GOOD enough to stage any event — even the Ryder Cup. That was Sam Torrance’s considered view about the Seve Ballesteros designed Heritage course yesterday, after he opened the AIB Irish Seniors Open with a four under par 68 in blustery and often showery conditions.

When a man of Torrance's experience speaks on such a subject, it's as well to pay full attention.

"When I arrived on the first tee, I thought, 'I wouldn't mind putting on this,'" he declared. "I haven't seen such a well conditioned golf course and as the years go by, it will be capable of hosting any kind of tournament, the Ryder Cup, anything."