Sean Desmond remaining focused for Irish Close at Ballybunion

Sean Desmond has hardly had time to fully take in the magnitude of his victory in the South of Ireland Championship last Sunday before gearing himself up for the AIG Irish Close Championship beginning at Ballybunion on Saturday.

Having flown under the radar on his way to a surprise win at Lahinch, the 21-year-old Monkstown golfer will command more attention at Ballybunion as he bids to add to a growing reputation. However, he is determined to keep his feet firmly on the ground and will approach the Close in the same frame of mind as did for Lahinch.