Déise legend Flynn aims to stay the course

Waterford hurling great Paul Flynn is hoping that ignorance is bliss when he makes his championship debut in the Radisson Blu sponsored West of Ireland Amateur Open at Rosses Point today.

The 38-year-old retired from top flight hurling when Waterford lost to Kilkenny in the 2008 All-Ireland final at Croke Park but he’s still got a taste for competition and as a scratch player from Tramore Golf Club he’s keeping his fingers crossed that his lack of local knowledge will be a blessing in disguise as he bids to qualify for Sunday’s first match-play round.

“I’ve never been to Rosses Point before so I’m hoping that ignorance might help,” joked Flynn, who won a Munster Senior Cup pennant with Tramore last season.