Lowry to defend Close title

Defending champion Shane Lowry (Esker Hills) will contest the Golfsure-sponsored Irish Amateur Close Championship at Belvoir Park Golf Club from June 7-11.

Lowry, who captured the West of Ireland Championship at Co Sligo Golf Club in March, will face a tough battle in defence of his title, with Jonathan Caldwell (Clandeboye) one of his main rivals, holding the lowest handicap of all entrants at +4.3.