Ford and Foley looking forward to joys of Lahinch in 120th South of Ireland

CLASS ACT: TJ Ford (Co Sligo). Picture: Pat Cashman

Form might be fleeting, but class is permanent, and County Sligo's TJ Ford is hoping a sniff of the famous Lahinch air and the good memories of his 2021 championship breakthrough will help him find form at last in the 120th Pierse Motors sponsored South of Ireland Championship.

Ford enjoyed the week of his life 12 months ago when he followed an opening 74 with a 67 to qualify with ease, then cut a swathe through the matchplay stages to lift the famous old trophy.