Paul Conroy could be dark horse for Irish Men's Amateur Close glory

Paul Conroy (Enniscorthy) playing his second shot to the 18th green in the 2021 Sherry Fitzgerald Davitt & Davitt / Pinergy sponsored Mullingar Scratch Trophy. Picture: Pat Cashman

Enniscorthy’s Paul Conroy believes his improved course management could be the missing ingredient he needs to break his duck and capture the AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close at Tullamore.

The 21-year old Wexford man is one of the in-form players set to tee it up on Friday in the opening round of what is a 72-hole strokeplay affair this year.