‘Christy’s Garden’ a tribute to Royal Dublin’s favourite son

FOR almost a hundred years, the famous 18th hole at Royal Dublin has been known simply as ‘The Garden’.

It has witnessed the destruction of many cards and not just those of the myriad of club members and visitors who have fallen victim to the out of bounds to the right of one of the most testing two shotters in the game.

Dual major champion Sandy Lyle once picked up having expended 11 strokes during a round of the Irish Open – and he was still a long way from the green when he waved the white flag!