Irish amateurs dreaming big

Four Irish amateurs will tee it up at Fota Island today and while they all dream of following in the footsteps of fairytale 2009 champion Shane Lowry, they’re just thrilled to have a chance to rub shoulders with Rory McIlroy and some of the best players in the world.

For West Waterford’s Gary Hurley, Balbriggan’s Robbie Cannon, Ballymena’s Dermot McElroy and The Island’s Gavin Moynihan, it’s a golden opportunity to show the world that Irish amateur golf is a force to be reckoned with.

“You are always proud to wear the Ireland shirt and show you are from Ireland,” said Hurley, who is assured of some strong support, especially tomorrow (Fri). “Hopefully the four of us here this week can do Irish amateur golf proud and show them what we are made of.”