Great to see some new Irish challengers

THE Irish Open has long been considered one of the great championships in the game of professional golf.

For so long it was supported by legends of the game all keen to secure the status of champion, all keen to challenge their skills against some of the very best golf courses in the world.

Sadly today we can no longer count on the regular participation of many of the world’s best golfers such is the nature of player commitments and scheduling, but what the Irish Open can count on each year is the unquestionable commitment of its own home grown talent, four of whom are Major champions, all mad keen to win their own national title.