Another young star emerges out West as Cadden triumphs

Mark Cadden, West of Ireland Men's Amateur Open winner pictured with his parents Paula and Michael. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon

Roganstown teenager Mark Cadden said it was dream come true as he claimed the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship following a thrilling 1up victory over Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint).

The powerful 6ft5 19-year-old showed his class all day in County Sligo but he was unable to wriggle free of last year’s beaten finalist. Campbell won the 17th to force the match down the last.