Reddan wins Birr Scratch Cup

NENAGH’S Davey Reddan fired a level par 70 to win the Birr Senior Scratch Cup on Sunday.

He edged out Birr’s Billy McGarry on a countback with another local man, Robert Shields, claiming third place with a fine 72.

The Junior Scratch Cup went to Laurence Smith, who shot 77 to win by a stroke from Cian Harte and by two from Pat Madden.

The nett prizes went to Roscrea’s Proinsias Loughnane, who shot 70 in the Senior event and Matt Feenane, who had a 71 in the Junior Scratch Cup.

Birr Senior Scratch Cup, Birr Golf Club (Par 70): 1, Davey Reddan (Nenagh) 70; 2, Billy McGarry (Birr) 70; 3, Robert Shields (Birr) 72. Nett, Proinsias Loughnane (Roscrea) 70.

Junior Scratch Cup, 1, Laurence Smith (Birr) 77; 2, Cian Harte (Birr) 78; 3, Pat Madden (Birr) 79. Nett, Matt Feenane (Birr) 71.

(l-r) Sponsor Mick Coughlan, Junior and Senior Scratch Cup winners, Laurence Smith and Davey Reddan and Captain Paschal Troy