Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland plays from the rough on the 8th hole during day one of the Irish Challenge Golf at Portmarnock Golf Links in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/SportsfileCameron Raymond used his local knowledge to conquer the wind and rain and lead the 28-strong home charge in the Irish Challenge at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links. “I only live 10 minutes down the road, and playing in the Tuesday Winter Series here really helped a lot,” said the former Leinster interprovincial. “On the par-five 13th (631 yards), I ripped a driver and then another driver off the deck and still had a nine-iron. Paul Dunne and Niall Kearney were 55th after level par 71s, but Ardglass’ Cormac Sharvin had five bogeys and a double-bogey in a 75.

Source: Irish Independent May 28, 2021 01:35 UTC