Kinsale’s John Murphy hopes Sunday’s stunning victory to claim the St Andrews Links Trophy will be a stepping stone to a first Irish senior start. I had hoped to put a marker down in the West of Ireland but things didn’t go my way, but after winning here (St Andrews), I’m in with a shout to make the team. The highlight of an incredible final round came at the 17th when Murphy found himself in the treacherous ‘Road Hole’ greenside bunker. I think I’ve watched the video of the putt a hundred times and still can’t believe it,” said Murphy. “I’ve watched legends of golf walk over Swilcan Bridge as a kid and then to be there was amazing.

Source: Irish Examiner June 11, 2018 23:15 UTC