Ruaidhri McGee, Cormac Sharvin to tee up at Irish Open
Ruaidhri McGee and Cormac Sharvin will be hoping to emulate the success of Gavin Moynihan at Portstewart 12 months ago after receiving spots in this week’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open courtesy of special invitations secured by Sport Ireland.
European Challenge Tour regulars McGee and Sharvin head to Ballyliffin thanks to occupying the highest playing category among Team Ireland Golf members not already in the field, something Moynihan took full advantage of in 2017 when he carded a final-round 64 to claim a top-15 finish and pick up a cheque for €84,505.
McGee, 27 and from nearby Derry, and Ardglass golfer Sharvin, 25, will be playing for a share of the $7 million prize fund in this European Tour Rolex Series tournament and that represents a great opportunity via Sport Ireland, said Team Ireland Golf team leader Des Smyth.
For our emerging professionals who have limited playing opportunities on the European Tour, an invitation to an event as prestigious as the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is extremely valuable,” Smyth said.
“Cormac Sharvin and Ruaidhri McGee will have the chance to test themselves against the very best and most importantly, they can earn significant prize money and world ranking points – which are the two things that matter most for a professional golfer.
“Without the support of Sport Ireland, players like Cormac and Ruaidhri would not get this opportunity. I am grateful to Sport Ireland for their commitment to Team Ireland Golf.”
The pair bring the home contingent this week up to 14 professional golfers.
