Connacht Senior Golf title for Corcoran

Lorrha’s Suzanne Corcoran says a long awaited victory in the Connacht Women’s O18 Senior Open Championship will set her up nicely for a tilt at European glory later this month.

The Portumna Golf Club member carded a 72 to finish on level par and secure the win at Loughrea, as she ramps up her preparations for the European Senior Women’s Championships in Douglas on 15 June.

Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe) and Clodagh Coughlan (Douglas) both shot +1 but it was the local golfer who came out on top in a thrilling finish in the sun.

“There is lots of golf still to be played this season but to win today was really great because it sets me up,” said Corcoran.

“It was a real confidence boost to play so well today. I’m playing in the Europeans in Douglas in a fortnight’s time and this is really good. I feel more confident going into that tournament now.

“It was my first time to win it, I was a runner-up many many years ago and I really would have thought at this stage that my chances of winning it were gone because there were really really good players in the field today. So, it was a real thrill to come out on top."