Dylan Holmes becomes youngest West of Ireland Amateur Open winner since Rory McIlroy

“It’s incredible, I didn’t really have any expectations coming into this week,” said the Leaving Cert student will now also have a busy golf schedule to look forward to in 2025.

WINNER: Golf Ireland President Michael Evans presents the West of Ireland Men's Amateur Open trophy to Winner Dylan Holmes. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady.

Greystones teenager Dylan Holmes finished off a stunning week with a 2&1 victory over the experienced Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint) at a rain-soaked Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship.

The 18-year-old was making his debut in men’s championships at County Sligo and this sensational triumph means he is the youngest winner of the West since Rory McIlroy in 2006.