Local hero Brady keeps West of Ireland dream alive at Rosses Point

If yesterday’s dramatics are any indication — not to mention the fact that he survived a two-shot penalty for arriving late for his second qualifing round on. Saturday, fate is on his side.

WEST OF IRELAND: David Brady (Straffan) at the 7th tee during Last 16 Matchplay at the West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship 2024, played at County Sligo Golf Club. Pic: David Lloyd / Golffile.

He might be playing out of Straffan but County Sligo’s David Brady dares to dream of a home win after mounting an epic comeback to beat hot favourite Matt McClean on the 19th and keep his West of Ireland Championship dream alive at Rosses Point.

Born and bred on the links but now working for Bank of America in Dublin, the 27-year-old is bidding to become the first pre-qualifier to win the championship.