Ireland’s ‘big four’ join fans in saluting new star

James Sugrue’s magnificent achievement in winning the 124th British Amateur Championship at Portmarnock has not gone unnoticed by a quartet of famous Irish professionals.

He received congratulations over the past 24 hours from Shane Lowry, Paul McGinley, Pádraig Harrington, and Rory McIlroy, all carrying a similar message: “See you in Portrush.”