Limerick Golf Club celebrates fifth All-Ireland Junior Cup success

Jim Long (President Golf Ireland) and Aidan Connaughton (AIG) with the Limerick team, AIG Men's Junior Cup Champions | PICTURE: Thos Caffrey/Golffile

placeholder image — Jim Long (President Golf Ireland) and Aidan Connaughton (AIG) with the Limerick team, AIG Men's Junior Cup Champions | PICTURE: Thos Caffrey/Golffile

LIMERICK Golf Club won their fifth AIG Men’s Junior Cup title after a great performance against Greystones Golf Club.

Jack Whelan put an early point on the board for Limerick again today with a 7&6 win. Luke Carey, who birdied the 19th hole in yesterday’s semi-final to give Limerick victory, continued his fine form today as he birdied the 15th hole to win his match 4&3.

Mark Dore held his nerve on the 15th hole as he slotted in a five-footer for a half to win his match 4&3 and give Limerick the title. Team captain Nick Sinnott is delighted with his team as they will be bringing the green pennant back to Limerick for the first time in 34 years.

“I’m just thrilled for all our squad. It's the first time since 1988 when we won, and we have just a fantastic bunch of players. Two really, really, good young men, boys turned into men this year. We had a great squad, great backing from the club and I’m just so proud of all the boys,” said Sinnott.

AIG Men’s Junior Cup – All-Ireland Final

Luke Carey (Limerick) beat Chris Lawless (Greystones) 4&3;

Mark Dore (Limerick) beat Will O'Riordan (Greystones) 4&3;

Jack Whelan (Limerick) beat Harry Kirk (Greystones) 7&6;

Colin O'Sullivan (Limerick) A/S v Toby Murphy (Greystones);

Conor Williams (Limerick) A/S Chris Boylan (Greystones)