Tom Cleary claims Irish Senior Amateur
Tom Cleary raises his arms in victory at Irish Seniors Amateur
(Photo courtesy of Cashman Photography)
ARDEE, IRE (May 20, 2016) - Cork's Tom Cleary won
the Irish Seniors Amateur Open Championship at Ardee
Golf Club today, his first ever national title.
A former East of Ireland champion, Cleary (62)
finished
two strokes clear of Arthur Pierse (Tipperary) on a 54
hole total of 221 (+8).
Conditions in Ardee proved testing as only one sub-
par
round was recorded over the whole championship, that
by Pierse in his final round as he attempted to chase
down his countryman.
"I'm very happy to win it. It's my first big one, I'm
delighted to win, delighted." beamed Cleary
immediately after signing his card.
Cleary's club mate from Cork Peter Cowley was
also
celebrating as his picked up the Over 70's prize, while
Hugh Smyth from Mourne won the Over 65's. Scotland's
Ian Brotherston claimed the Over 60's award.
Editors Note: Story by Golf Union of
Ireland
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ABOUT THE Irish Seniors Amateur Open
First played for in 1970 when the legendary
Cecil Ewing (Co Sligo) won the title at Lahinch,
this event has grown in strength and
popularity since then. The Championship has
proven to be a breeding ground for the Irish
Seniors Home International Team and the
European Seniors Team, as the recent list of
winners proves.
This Championship attracts a quality entry
from overseas, and no fewer than seven
winners have come from outside of Ireland.
Competitive entry process, but a handicap of
2.5-3.0 should get you in this 54 hole stroke
play event.
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