Munster on title trail after surprise win over Leinster

Munster pulled off a considerable surprise when they hammered host province Leinster 7½ to 3½ on the opening day of the Senior Interprovincial Championship at The Island yesterday.

Apart from a relatively minor touch of sea mist, the North Dublin links provided a superb challenge for the country’s leading amateur golfers and, on yesterday’s form, the destination of the title could well rest between Munster and the holders Ulster, who opened their defence in impressive fashion with a 7-4 win over Connacht.

Meanwhile, Munster confidence gained a massive boost and laid the foundations for their four point defeat of Leinster by claiming a 2½ to 1½ lead after the morning foursomes.