Lahinch all set for South of Ireland shoot-out

Stuart Grehan is representing Britain & Ireland against the Continent of Europe in the St Andrews Trophy today and tomorrow at Princes, Kent, rather than defending his South of Ireland Championship at Lahinch.

The victory for the 23-year-old Tullamore golfer in last year’s championship played a major part in his inclusion in the B&I team for a match, seen as a major springboard towards selection in next year’s Walker Cup match.

This is a clear indication of the important role Ireland’s oldest provincial championship plays in the promotion of a young amateur’s career, so it is not surprising that the entry for this week’s “South” is one of the strongest for a number of years.