History was made at Roscommon Golf Club on Sunday when the men’s team won the Connacht Senior Cup defeating Athenry in the final to retain their title won last year after a gap of 42 years.
But even more significant is that the club have now won both major senior men’s provincial titles in 2025 having won the Barton Shield title in Ballinasloe last month. This is the first time in the clubs’ history that this feat has been achieved.
Having qualified on Saturday, Roscommon faced old rivals Ballinasloe in the semi-final on Sunday morning. and after a hard battle Roscommon emerged victorious. The return of Irish international Thomas Higgins was a major boost to the team. He had returned overnight from competing in the European Amateur Championships in Sweden to be able to play.
In the final Roscommon faced Athenry and in perfect conditions it was a tremendous tussle. Some of the Golf played in the final was superb with Simon Walker and David Kitt involved in a titanic struggle which went to the 20th hole before the Roscommon man emerged victorious. Indeed the Roscommon player included an albatross in his round when he holed his second shot on the par five11th.
With Thomas Higgins and David Hill in commanding positions and with Cian O’Connor and Alan Hill also playing well, Roscommon swept to a historic victory. Huge crowds of members and supporters were there to witness the win. Now Roscommon will contest the All Ireland series in both competitions in Douglas in Cork at the end of August.
The team were captained by Enda Daly and he was assisted by Tommy Greally. The members of the history making team were Thomas Higgins, Simon Walker, Cian O’Connor, Alan Hill, David Hill, Alan Connaughton, Richie Evans.
Note: The superb condition of the course was commented on by many of our visitors to the club over the weekend. Well done to Gerard and his staff for their hard work and dedication.
