Arthur’s birdie a Killarney winner

IN A true fairytale finish, 17 year-old Jason Arthur holed an eight foot putt for a birdie two on the last green at Galway Golf Club yesterday to clinch a first ever Bulmers Irish Junior Cup for Killarney Golf Club.

It was a highly emotional moment for the youngster’s father, James, who had to endure some pointed criticism throughout the campaign for playing his son at the expense of more seasoned campaigners but who had his judgment fully vindicated in convincing fashion.

Killarney, who were also managed by James Arthur when they lost in the final to Downpatrick 15 years ago, came good this time at the expense of a fine Co Louth team in an absorbing contest that went down to the last putt on the last green.