Roganstown teenager Mark Cadden said it was dream come true as he claimed the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship following a thrilling 1up victory over Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint). “Just put so much time and effort into it and to finally get something in return it’s just unbelievable. The two 19-year-olds battled it out and Cadden assumed a 2up lead when he birdied the sixth. He was unable to pull away down the back nine but when Kerins stumbled on 15 it left the door open, and Cadden advanced. He went 1up after the turn and although Harkin clawed the deficit back again on 12, Campbell went in front on 16, and moved on.

Source: Irish Examiner April 07, 2026 21:38 UTC