Greystones’ Dylan Holmes becomes youngest West of Ireland winner since Rory McIlroy

Irish teen, 18, joins McIlroy in record books after starting at 150/1 outsider

IRISH teenager Dylan Holmes has followed in Rory McIlroy’s footsteps by winning a prestigious amateur tournament. Holmes, 18, became the youngest winner of the West Ireland Amateur Open Championship since McIlroy when he overcame the odds – and the weather – to win the trophy this week. InphoDylan Holmes won the West of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open[/caption] InphoThe 18-year-old was making his debut in any Men’s Championship[/caption] PicSell8Holm…

Greystones’ Dylan Holmes becomes youngest West of Ireland winner since Rory McIlroy

Teenager won on his debut in men’s championships at County Sligo, beating the experienced Colm Campbell

Teenager Dylan Holmes left stunned in interview after emulating idol McIlroy

GREYSTONES teenager Dylan Holmes secured a remarkable victory in treacherous conditions at the West of Ireland Amateur Open on Tuesday. The 18-year-old managed to hold off the challenge of Warrenpoint’s Colm Campbell in a tense final to win 2&1 and capture one of Ireland’s most prestigious amateur titles. Dylan Holmes secured the West of Ireland Amateur Open on Tuesday©INPHO/Ben Brady The 18-year-old’s won on his debut in the event at County Sli…

Mouthwatering West of Ireland final in store at County Sligo - Irish Golfer Magazine

A field of 138 has been whittled down to two at the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship at County Sligo Golf Club, and either Dylan Holmes or Colm Campbell will add their name to the illustrious roll of honour. 18-year-old Holmes, playing not just in his first West of Ireland Championship, but his first Men’s Championship ever, turned up with his ‘A game’ to face Rosses Point native and current Cork Golf Club member Barry Anderson,…