Claridge shines in the rain out West

English golfer defeats local favourite to win West of Ireland Championship at Rosses Point

James Claridge (Enville) winner of the West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship at Co Sligo Golf Club, Rosses Point. Picture: Thos Caffrey/Golffile

English golfer James Claridge ended hometown favourite Barry Anderson’s fairytale journey back to the final to claim the Connolly’s Audi West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship.

The Enville sensation secured a 6&5 win in the matchplay final of the Centenary event after he overpowered the 2017 champion in the rain-soaked early holes on Tuesday afternoon.