Byrne believes she has fighting qualities needed to be a tour professional

Sara Byrne is heading into her final year of college golf and while she wants to turn professional, she’s keeping her options open with the Curtis Cup a possibility for her if she plays well next season.

OPTIONS OPEN: Sara Byrne walks down the 8th in the wet weather conditions. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Douglas’ Sara Byrne believes she has the fighting qualities needed to become a successful tour professional after fighting back from three-over at the turn to open with a two-over 74 in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Dromoland Castle.

The 22-year-old University of Miami star was determined not to put herself under pressure on the Ladies European Tour debut but she admitted she took a while to settle down and after covering the easier back nine in three-over 40, she was pleased to come home in one-under to give herself a fighting chance of making the cut.