McDermott bids to tame Cutler and end long Sligo wait

SIXTY-ONE years have passed since a Rosses Point man last lifted the Radisson Blu sponsored West of Ireland Championship.

But 29-year old Gary McDermott will carry the hopes of up to 2,000 supporters from the famous County Sligo club when he takes on fellow international squad member Paul Cutler of Portstewart in this morning’s semi-finals.

Cutler, 22, has been the nemesis of the Sligo men so far this week having followed his 4 and 3 third round win over local boy Steffan O’Hara with a heart-stopping 19th hole victory over fellow international Barry Anderson in yesterday’s quarter-finals. The Portstewart man, who will defend the prestigious Lytham Trophy in Lancashire next weekend, looked to be cruising into the last four when he went two up with four to play against 20-year old Anderson.