JP McManus and 'fan for life' star golfer celebrate Limerick win
Jim Furyk previously attended a Munster Senior Hurling Championship fixture between Limerick and Tipperary at TUS Gaelic Grounds
SPONSOR of the Limerick senior hurling team and businessman, JP McManus and Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk enjoyed an evening out in Briody’s Pub in Dublin celebrating Limerick’s All-Ireland victory.
The US golf star also previously attended a Munster Senior Hurling Championship fixture between Limerick and Tipperary at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
Mr Furyk, who is leading the US team for a second time having lost as captain in 2018, has visited Limerick in the past and mentioned in May that he had been invited to the Treaty city again.
Speaking to Sporting Limerick after the game, Mr Furyk said:
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“These guys are amazing athletes, it’s a fun sport, I’m going to keep up with this team - I’m now a Limerick fan.
“Everyone knows how wonderful JP is and what a great host he is... JP is a dear friend so I’ll be a Limerick fan.”
Mr Furk continued: “They call it the fastest field sport in the world, you hear that but to see it live you really get an appreciation for it. I’m amazed at the distance they score from. Folks hanging on them, trying to hook them, throwing the ball up, wheeling around, turning from awkward angles - I’m impressed!
“Great athletes, it was fun to visit the team afterwards, say hello and tell them I’ll be a fan for life.”
The 2027 Ryder Cup in takes place in Adare Manor from Thursday, September 13 to Sunday, September 17.