Ireland are the 2022 European Team Champions for Golfers with a Disability.
This is the first year Ireland has sent a team to the Championships which took place in Belgium.
At the start of 2022, Golf Ireland produced a Strategic Plan that includes developing a High-Performance strategy for golfers with a disability, and events like this will create a pathway for golfers to represent Ireland on the international stage.
The inaugural Irish Open for Golfers with a Disability takes place in Roganstown on July 5th and 6th, giving players an opportunity to compete on home soil.
The winning team was made up of Ballinasloe’s Aidan Grenham, County Sligo’s Alan Gaynor, Dundalk’s Brendan Lawlor and Carton House’s Conor Stone. They won the event by a massive 25 shots.
Starting the day, 16 strokes clear after an excellent opening two days of Foursomes and Greensomes, the quartet pulled clear in their Singles rounds at Belgium’s Koksjide Golf Ter Hille.
“We were delighted to compete for Ireland this week,” said Team Captain Gareth McNeilly.
“After the trials, we knew we had a good team, and it showed. I’m delighted for the four lads. There was no pressure today. They played amazingly over the three days.”
“Conor, Alan and Aidan have come on leaps and bounds this year, and we all know that Brendan is a superstar. This country produces brilliant golfers.”
“The four lads gelled well together. There has been a strong bond between the four and their families. They played their best this week, and thankfully their best was more than good enough.”
“This team has represented Irish golf with distinction in Belgium,” added Golf Ireland CEO Mark Kennelly.
“We are delighted and proud of their achievement in winning this title at the first attempt. The result is a testament to their talent, determination and diligent preparation.”
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