'I’m really proud of myself' - Stuart Grehan makes history with East of Ireland triumph

“It’s class, really cool. I’m really, really happy,” said Grehan.

CHAMPION: Stuart Grehan with the East of Ireland Men's Amateur Open Championship trophy after winning. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady.

Stuart Grehan secured a memorable victory on home soil, creating history as the first County Louth member to claim the East of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship in 41 years.

The County Louth golfer secured his second East of Ireland crown, having first lifted the trophy as a member of his native Tullamore in 2015. Rounds of 70, 69, 67 and a final round 65 that included a spectacular hole-in-one saw him seal a six-shot victory at 17 under par, also setting a new championship scoring record in the process.