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Irish Independent
3 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Lauren Walsh slips back after a challenging day on the greens in Tenerife
The Castlewarden star (24) fired rounds of 67 and 68 to claim a two-shot lead at halfway at Abama Golf. But she bogeyed four of her first 11 holes in round three before making a double bogey six at the 15th in a 34-putt round. The Carton House touring professional fought back with a birdie at the par-five 17th, but at four-under, she's tied for tenth, four strokes behind the Czech Republic's Sara Kouskova. 'It was nice and steady today,' said Kouskova, who shot 69. 'Patient, I would say. Lots of solid shots and a great save at the 18th. 'I think yesterday was tough towards the end. I struggled to keep my focus when I was finishing. So it was nice to get it going today. I'm looking forward to some rest!' Kouskova claimed her maiden win in the Jabra Ladies Open at Evian Resort in her last start two weeks ago, but she is not getting ahead of herself in the Canaries. 'I try not to think about it [winning again],' she said. 'I'm just happy that I'm hitting good shots and we're making good decisions. We'll see what tomorrow brings.' Walsh still has a chance to record her maiden win, but with the top 12 players covered by just four strokes, it may require a low final round. Spain's Ana Pelaez Trivino, Singapore's Shannon Tan and Finland's Noora Komulainen are just a shot off the lead on seven-under-par. Germany's Helen Briem, Austria's Emma Spitz, Italy's Alessandra Fanali and New Zealand's Amelia Garvey lie just two strokes behind, while India's Diksha Dagar sits a shot further back on five-under-par. Walsh rounds out the top 10, four shots behind alongside Order of Merit number one Mimi Rhodes from England and Germany's Patricia Isabel Schmidt.
Irish Independent
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Second Woburn title for Dundalk golfer Brendan Lawlor
Lawlor, who won the inaugural staging of the championship in 2023, again lifted the men's trophy after a one-over-par final round of 73 saw him to a 54-hole total of three-over 219 and a four-stroke win over Lachlan Wood from Australia. In glorious conditions over the Duchess Course, Lawlor shone from the beginning of the final round, while his closest rivals faltered. The 28-year-old, who has a rare condition called Ellis–van Creveld syndrome, made two birdies in his opening six holes, while his playing partners Thomas Colombel (France) and Frederik Brokfelt-Christiansen (Denmark) both dropped early shots. Carton House clubman Lawlor, who sits third on the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD), produced a composed display with a run of seven straight pars from the 7th - and even a double bogey at the 17th hole failed to take the shine off his success. Lawlor plays on the Golf for the Disabled (G4D) Tour which was launched in 2022 by the DP World Tour. Meanwhile, former St Oliver's Community College Drogheda teacher and ex Mayo footballer Eddie Maguire nearly made it two in a row of Spanish Blind Golf Open Championships at the Maspolomas GC in Gran Canaria last week. Competing in a field of 25 blind and visually impaired golfers from all over the world, the retired teacher took a three-shot advantage into the final day but was pipped for top spot after a difficult back nine. However, his second-place finish continues a very good run on the international front for the Navan-based player whose next big outing will be to compete in the British Open at Cartrona GC in Scotland.
Irish Examiner
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Local favourite Anderson looking for redemption in the West
Former champion Barry Anderson (Cork) is back in the semi-finals of the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship after a thrilling victory over reigning champion Keith Egan (Carton House). The 34-year-old, who won this crown in 2017 but was beaten in the final two years ago, had to dig deep against Egan. An outstanding approach on the 18th paved the way for a birdie to send the match down 19, and he eventually advanced from the quarter-final after Egan almost chipped in. 'It's nice to get through a tight match like that,' said the Sligo native is now based in Cork. 'Keith is such a great competitor, tough to grind down, he's just so solid all round. It was a real tough game, to come out on the right side of it was brilliant. 'I put myself under pressure on 18 but managed to get a birdie then so that was a nice buzz going down the 19th. I was happy enough to even get that far. 'But this morning did more for my confidence, I played really well, I actually played almost flawless so I really took a lot of confidence from that. 'The whole way through the championship I kind of feel I am growing into it a bit more. Each competitive round I get under my belt I feel a bit more comfortable, so looking forward to tomorrow. 'This evening was brilliant, the weather really does make a difference, it's such a buzz playing in front of a big enough crowd, it's rare we get to do it. It makes all the practise worthwhile when you play well in front of the crowd.' Anderson built the momentum during his impressive 5&4 victory over David Reddan (Castleknock) in the Last 16 and he will now go on to face debutant Dylan Holmes (Greystones) in the final four. The 18-year-old, playing in his first championship at this level, secured a brilliant 1up win over experienced campaigner David Kitt (Athenry) in the Last 16. Holmes was made to battle all the way by Jonathan Keane (Lahinch) in their quarter-final tie, and despite not taking the lead for 18 holes during their contest, he secured safe passage through to the final day of action down the 19th. Returning professional, Stuart Grehan (County Louth) was the first player to book his place in the final four, thanks to a comprehensive 6&5 win over James Fox (Portmarnock). Grehan had been taken up the 19th twice already this weekend, including when he narrowly defeated Robbie Cannon (Balbriggan) in the Last 16. But the 32-year-old, who turned professional in 2017 and recently regained his amateur status, piled on the pressure early against Fox. He raced into a 6up lead at the turn and finished things off on the 13th. Tomorrow morning, he will do battle with former Ireland teammate Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint). Campbell held his nerve and secured a 2&1 victory over Harry Gillivan (Portmarnock) in the last match to finish on Monday evening. Meanwhile, Brendan Lawlor began the defence of his ISPS Handa G4D at The West crown with a solid opening +1 round of 72. The former G4D Open winner birdied the fifth but a double bogey on the eighth, meant he went out in 37. The Carton House man bounced back with a birdie on 12 but a bogey on 16 ensured he finished over par for his round. He is clear of Alan Gaynor (County Sligo) on +9 and Aidan Grenham (Ballinasloe) three shots further in arrears. Paul O'Kelly (Portmarnock) and Cian Arthurs (Roganstown) complete the top five.
