Convoy’s Ryan Griffin helps Ireland to victory in R&A Home Internationals

Ryan Griffin was part of the Irish team that won the R&A Home Internationals at Murcar Links Golf Club in northern Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

The Convoy native played his part as Ireland overcame Scotland, Wales and England last week. Ireland opened with a 5-2 win over Scotland with Griffin and Sean Keeling defeating Cameron Adam and Gregory Tait 2&1 in the foursomes.

In the singles, the teams shared the spoils in 7-7, with Griffin a comprehensive winner in his match against Cormac Sharpe 8&7.

Then, on day two, Ireland enjoyed a 5-3 foursomes victory over Wales with Griffin rested and he returned in the afternoon to tie against Tom Bastow, with Ireland triumphing 11-3.

Ireland wrapped up the title on day three against England and having won the foursomes 4-3, Griffin halved his match against Sebastian Cave with the singles ending 7-7.

Ireland therefore won all three outings to clinch the overall title with 39 match points, England were second with two wins from three and 35, while Scotland won once with 26, the same match points total as winless Wales.

“Unbelievable from the Men’s team to secure a win in the Home Internationals at the weekend with our own Ryan Griffin front and centre,” Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club posted. “Ireland took down England on day 3 to secure the Men’s and Overall victory to cap off three days of extremely impressive golf. The entire club is delighted for you and the team, here’s to many more fantastic achievements like this in the future”.

The Ireland Men’s team for the R&A International was made up of Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint), Paul Coughlan (Castleknock), Hugh Foley (Royal Dublin), Ryan Griffin (Ballybofey & Stranorlar), Thomas Higgins (Roscommon), Josh Hill (Galgorm Castle), Sean Keeling (Roganstown), Liam Nolan (Galway), Luke O’Neill (Connemara). Captain – Niall MacSweeney (Athenry); Manager – Damien Coyne (Tuam); Coach – Michael Collins.