Telford geared up for title defence

RATHMORE’S Wayne Telford (27) continues to wait for a first men’s senior cap despite claiming the Magners North of Ireland Championship at Royal Portrush last year.

However, he hopes that he can clinch the international honour this week when he defends the North title against 299 hopefuls who tee-off at ‘The Port’ this morning.

“It is never easy to win the North of Ireland Championship and it is even harder to retain the title,” said the plus-two-handicapper.