John Murphy: ‘I know it’s not going to be all sunshine and rainbows out on tour’

Fresh out of the University of Louisville, Kinsale golfer John Murphy, 22, announced his decision to turn pro on June 11 having signed to management company JMC Sport

Kinsale golfer John Murphy during Sunday foursomes matches on day two of the Walker Cup last month. He will begin on the Challenge Tour in France this week. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

With a victory on his professional debut, John Murphy could not have asked for a better start to life chasing prize money but the Kinsale golfer steps onto the Challenge Tour stage in France this week fully prepared for bumps in the road ahead.

Fresh out of the University of Louisville, Murphy, 22, announced his decision to turn pro on June 11 having signed to management company JMC Sport. Five days later he was celebrating victory on the ClutchPro Tour with his win at the Northern Ireland Open at Cairndhu.