Pitch & Putt IrelandJohn Walsh and Chrissie Byrne Claim World Titles
Irish Perform Well at FIPPA World Strokeplay in Galicia
John Walsh (Collins) and Chrissie Byrne (St. Bridget’s) made
history last weekend, claiming the World Strokeplay Championships at Tambre in
Galicia, Spain. The first event of this nature in Galicia was a true test of
Pitch and Putt for the best players in the world. Pitching was difficult, with
much danger surrounding the greens on a course littered with bunkers, water and
treacherous drop offs. These hazards plus the temperatures approaching 40
degrees Celsius really tested the patience and skills of the field. In victory, John
fired a final round 48 to finish on a 72 hole total of -18. This was enough to
secure a two shot victory over Australia’s James Rogerson with Britain’s John
Deeble holding off the field to take third on a 201 total. There was a large
Irish contingent in contention for the prizes throughout the final round with Bruff’s
Liam O’Donovan (third round leader), John Crangle (Loughlinstown), Frank Dineen
(St. Anne’s), Mark Millar (Shandon) and Eamon Gibney (Castletown) all finishing
inside the top ten. Also finishing inside the top ten was Chrissie Byrne. Her
performance in shooting a -11 total was enough to edge out Esther de Shiffart
from Holland by one shot and take the Ladies prize. This is a great achievement
for the Kildare Lady, taking the World Strokeplay title once again having won
the inaugural event at La Grande Motte in 2009. Congratulations to both John and Chrissie from the PPUI.
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