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Irish Examiner
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Reigning champions Ireland name teams ahead of Home Internationals
Reigning champions Ireland have selected their teams ahead of the R&A Men's and Women's Home Internationals in England next week. The action takes place at Woodhall Spa between 6-8 August with Stuart Grehan (County Louth) one of the automatic selections for the Men's team from the Bridgestone Order of Merit. The Flogas Irish Men's Amateur Open champion will add his experience to a strong lineup which also includes his fellow clubman and Amateur Championship finalist, Gavin Tiernan. John Doyle (Fota Island) will look to continue his brilliant year at Home Internationals and he is joined by another star of Ireland's European Amateur Team Championship campaign, Thomas Higgins (Roscommon). Second in the Bridgestone Order of Merit, East of Ireland winner David Howard (Fota Island), is also included, as is Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint) and Sean Keeling (Roganstown) who were both part of the victorious Irish selection last year. 2024 West of Ireland winner Keith Egan (Carton House) will also take his place in the team alongside last week's South of Ireland champion Jonathan Keane (Lahinch). Another Lahinch golfer, Aideen Walsh, leads the way in the Bridgestone Order of Merit and was selected for the Women's Home Internationals team. She will be joined by Olivia Costello (Roscommon) and Rebekah Gardner (Clandeboye) who are second and third in that race and both competed in the recent KPMG Women's Irish Open in Carton House. Anna Abom (Edmondstown) won the low amateur award in last year's KPMG Women's Irish Open and she has also been included, while Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) will add all of her experience. Emma Fleming (Elma Park) won the Victorian Amateur Championship in Australia earlier this year, she has been included with Anna Dawson (Tramore) completing the selection. The R&A Boys' and Girls' Home Internationals take place at Cork next week with a strong Girls' selection hoping to back up their recent third-place finish at the European Girls' Team Championship. Kate Dillon (Oughterard), Hannah Lee-McNamara (Royal Portrush), Zoe McLean-Tattan (Romford) and Róisín Scanlon (Woburn) were all part of that team that won bronze in Slaley Hall. The Tralee duo of Lucy Grattan and Ella Moynihan have also been selected, as has Ella Cantwell (Esker Hills). John William Burke (Ballyhaunis), Caelan Coleman (Galway Bay), Adam Fahey (Portmarnock), Bruce MacDonald (Lisburn), John Moran (Portmarnock), Barry O'Connell (Douglas), Harry O'Hara (Clandeboye), Isaac Oliver (Glasson) and William O'Riordan (Greystones) make up the Boys' team. Men: Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint), John Doyle (Fota Island), Keith Egan (Carton House), Stuart Grehan (Co. Louth), Thomas Higgins (Roscommon), David Howard (Fota Island), Jonathan Keane (Lahinch), Sean Keeling (Roganstown), Gavin Tiernan (Co Louth). Captain: Damien Coyne (Tuam); Manager: Mark O'Sullivan (Laytown & Bettystown); Coach : Michael Collins. Women: Anna Abom (Edmonstown), Olivia Costello (Roscommon), Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle), Anna Dawson (Tramore), Emma Fleming (Elm Park), Rebekah Gardner (Clandeboye), Aideen Walsh (Lahinch). Captain: Gillian O'Leary (The Island); Manager: Clodagh Walsh (The Island); Coach: Donal Scott. Boys: John William Burke (Ballyhaunis), Caelan Coleman (Galway Bay), Adam Fahey (Portmarnock), Bruce MacDonald (Lisburn), John Moran (Portmarnock), Barry O'Connell (Douglas), Harry O'Hara (Clandeboye), Isaac Oliver (Glasson), William O'Riordan (Greystones). Captain: John Carroll (Cork); Manager; Martin Hynes (Athenry); Coach – Stephen Hood. Girls: Ella Cantwell (Esker Hills), Kate Dillon (Oughterard), Lucy Grattan (Tralee), Hannah Lee-McNamara (Royal Portrush), Zoe McLean-Tattan (Romford), Ella Moynihan (Tralee), Róisín Scanlon (Woburn). Captain: Brenda Craig (Roganstown); Manager: Valerie Clancy (Killarney); Coach: Chris Jelly.
Khaleej Times
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Ethan Fang conquers Amateur Championship in thrilling finale at Royal St George's
In a final that will be remembered for its sheer drama, 20-year-old Ethan Fang of the United States captured one of the most coveted titles in amateur golf - The 130th Amateur Championship. Set against the iconic backdrop of Royal St George's in England, this historic championship, first played in 1885 and run by The R&A, brought together the finest amateur talents from around the world. Out of 288 competitors representing 45 nations, it all came down to two players, one unforgettable duel, and 36 holes of relentless pressure. Fang, currently ranked No. 7 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), started as a favourite. But his opponent, Ireland's Gavin Tiernan, ranked 1,340th, refused to play to the script. The 19-year-old produced a masterclass in tenacity and shot-making, forcing Fang to dig deep. 'It feels great. Still doesn't feel real yet. But I'm sure it'll kick in, and I'll celebrate with my team,' said Fang moments after sinking the winning putt. The win does more than just cement Fang's legacy in amateur golf. It catapults the Oklahoma State University student into the global spotlight with automatic entries into The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, the US Open, and - in a dream come true for any golfer - a traditional invitation to The Masters. He'll also tee it up in the British Masters, hosted by Nick Faldo, on the DP World Tour. Two Young Stars, One Champion From the first tee shot to the final putt, this match was a seesaw battle filled with momentum shifts and clutch performances. Tiernan was the early aggressor, taking a one-up lead in the morning session with steady, composed golf. Despite battling nerves, Fang clawed back into the match with a conceded eagle on the 14th. But Tiernan responded quickly, regaining the lead before the lunch break with a brilliant tee shot on the par-3 16th that set up a birdie. The Irish talent never trailed in the first 18 holes, but the afternoon belonged to Fang. Emerging from lunch with renewed focus, the American made his move on the 23rd hole. Just as he pulled ahead, Tiernan responded again - this time with his own conceded eagle on the 25th. They turned onto the final nine holes locked all square, neither willing to blink. Then, Fang edged in front. Two holes up with just three to play, it seemed the title was within his grasp. But Tiernan, already a hero among the gathered fans, produced a stunning response by sinking back-to-back long-range birdie putts on the 34th and 35th holes to draw level once more. And so, with everything on the line, they walked to the 36th tee. Fang delivered two pure strikes to set up a nerveless five-foot birdie. Tiernan's own attempt narrowly missed. With thousands watching at the famous course, and countless more online, Fang calmly drained the winner. 'I was hitting it well all day, and I knew if I just stayed in it, some putts would drop, kind of have him work for it, and it ended up working out,' said Fang. 'I heard going into the week that an American hasn't won this championship in ten-plus years. Representing your flag, that's what it's all about, and I'm glad we did it for USA.' 'The Masters, The Open… I'm just glad it's all done now, and I can just take a second to think about everything I did this week and just kind of enjoy it. It's probably the most consistent golf I've played in my life. It's a super long championship, and it just feels really good to finally get it done.' A Star Among Legends Fang now joins an elite group of past champions, including Sir Michael Bonallack, Jose Maria Olazabal, Sergio Garcia, and Aldrich Potgieter. Dubai-based Garrick Porteous, who captured the title in 2013 and now works with ProSports International, also adds a local Middle East link to this storied list. Ethan Fang's triumph is more than just a personal milestone, t's a signal to the professional game that a new talent has arrived, battle-tested and ready to take on the sport's biggest stages. What's next for the newly crowned champion? A ticket to golf's grandest theatres, and a chance to turn amateur glory into global success.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
American Wins Amateur in England
American Wins Amateur in England originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Winning a 72-hole stroke-play event is hard, but winning a major amateur championship seems even more daunting with two rounds of qualifying and then six rounds of match play. Advertisement Ethan Fang of Oklahoma State University accomplished the overwhelming by defeating Ireland's Gavin Tiernan 1-up in The Amateur Championship in a 36-hole final on Saturday at Royal St. George's The 130th edition of the oldest amateur championship didn't disappoint, with a match on paper that seemed to be one-sided; Fang is seventh in the World Amateur Rankings, while Tiernan is 1,340th in the world. Through the 32nd hole, neither Fang nor Tiernan had a lead larger than 1-up, but when the Irishman from County Louth bogeyed the 33rd hole, the par-4 15th at Royal St. George's, the OSU Cowboy had a 2-up lead with only three holes remaining. That is when the East Tennessee State University golfer turned it on, making long birdie putts on the 34th and 35th holes to erase the 2-down deficit, making the 36th the pivotal hole of the match. After losing the lead, Fang didn't disappoint, winning the match with a birdie at the last to be the first American to take the oldest amateur title since Drew Weaver in 2007. Ethan Fang hits his opening drive in The 130th Amateur Championship Final, where he played for his place in The 153rd Open of the R&A 'I was hitting it well all day and I knew if I just stayed in it, some putts would drop, kind of have him work for it, and it ended up working out,' Fang said of his strategy. 'It's probably the most consistent golf I've played in my life. It's a super-long championship, it and just feels really good to finally get it done.' Advertisement Fang worked hard to get into the finals, winning his first match 1-up over Englishman Jamie Van Wyk, and then taking 20 holes to close out Scotland's Connor Graham in the round of 16. After an easy 5-and-4 victory in the round of 8, Fang had to go to the 18th hole again, winning 2-up over Callixte Alzas of France. Fang made the semifinals an easy springboard to the finals with a 5-and-4 win over Finland's Veikka Viskari. The win will propel Fang in the world rankings and open the door to the Masters, U.S. Open and the Open Championship at Royal Portrush next month. 'The Masters, The Open, I'm just glad it's all done now and I can just take a second to think about everything I did this week and just kind of enjoy it,' Fang said. Advertisement Related: Heartbreak for Tommy Fleetwood After Travelers Championship Disaster on 72nd Hole Related: Phil Mickelson Sends Message to Keegan Bradley After Dramatic Travelers Championship Win This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Ethan Fang birdies final hole to become first American in 18 years to win British Amateur
SANDWICH, England — Oklahoma State junior Ethan Fang held off a late charge Saturday with a 5-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 1-up victory over Gavin Tiernan of Ireland, becoming the first American in 18 years to win the British Amateur. The match at Royal St. George's was all square through 31 holes when Fang built a 2-up lead, Tiernan won the next two holes with big putts, and Fang won it on the 36th hole with an approach shot just 5 feet left of the hole.
RTÉ News
21-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Gavin Tiernan pipped to Amateur Championship glory by American Ethan Fang
Gavin Tiernan narrowly missed out on glory in the Amateur Championship final at Royal St George's as US opponent Ethan Fang came out on top. Tiernan, from the County Louth club in Baltray, had confounded expectations by surging to the final. The 19-year old Tiernan is ranked outside the top 1000 male amateur golfers in the world at 1340th. But he beat Riccardo Fantinelli of Italy, who is ranked more than 1000 places above him, in the semi final by 4&3 on Friday to set up the final meeting with Fang. However, it was the American who would triumph one-up after their 36-hole battle was decided on the final hole, with Tiernan having lead for significant portions of the contest.
