Golfers get grant funding

The Team Ireland Golf Trust yesterday announced grants of €157,000 to 15 players pursuing their careers on professional tours.

Rebecca Coakley and Martina Gillen will receive grants of €15,000 each to assist their campaigns on the Ladies European Tour.

Rebecca’s main target for the year is to qualify for Europe’s Solheim Cup team, with the event to be held in Killeen Castle in Co. Meath in September.