Leinster have tough task to defend Youth Interpro title

LEINSTER go into today’s Golfsure Youth Interprovincial Golf Tournament at Lahinch as defending champions but such is the galaxy of talent among the other provinces that a retention of the trophy is by no means certain.

It is probably the most open championship for years as each of the other contenders have the credentials to carry off the big prize on Friday afternoon. Greg Bowden, Robert McCarthy and David Ryan lead another very strong Leinster team seeking their third victory in four years.

An indication of Ulster’s strength is that the side includes Brian McElhinney, a member of the successful Irish senior team at Ballybunion last week.