On the back of his Junior Ryder Cup call-up, John Doyle’s (Fota Island) sensational season continues with his inclusion in the Irish team for the World Amateur Team Championship.
Recent AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close champion, and soon to be Walker Cup star, Stuart Grehan (Co Louth) and the experienced Caolan Rafferty (Dundalk) will join Doyle in the team that travels to Singapore in October.
World No 44 Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) will link up with Áine Donegan (Lahinch) once again in the women’s team, after they both competed in Abu Dhabi in October 2023. Their experience will be vital with Emma Fleming (Elm Park), who won in Australia earlier this year, also included.
The Tampines Course in Tanah Merah Country Club will host both the Espirito Santo Trophy (October 1-4) and Eisenhower Trophy (October 8-11).
Espirito Santo Trophy:
Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) Áine Donegan (Lahinch) Emma Fleming (Elm Park). Captain – Gillian O’Leary (The Island); Coach – Donal Scott.
Eisenhower Trophy:
John Doyle (Fota Island) Stuart Grehan (Co Louth) Caolan Rafferty (Dundalk). Captain – Damien Coyne (Tuam); Coach – Michael Collins.