Officers from Blarney Golf Club travelled to Antrim recently, to mark the exploits of a 14-year-old golfer back in 2017.
That golfer was current PGA Tour Card holder Tom McKibbin, and when the Down star was just 14 he won the Munster Boys U16 in Blarney. McKibbin came from one behind after the opening round to win the event by three shots after a closing 69.
It was one of the first Munster Championships to be hosted by Blarney and the 2017 President Paul O’Neill was delighted to recall the
Led by 2024 Captain Ronan O’Riordan, the club decided to honour the DP World Tour winner, making a presentation to him and with the support of Blarney Golf Club owners, they also made him an honorary member of the club.
McKibbin was…