Up to scratch

Mary McKenna, a nine times winner, will be one of a large field to tee-up in the Mercedes-sponsored Hermitage Scratch Cup on …

Mary McKenna, a nine times winner, will be one of a large field to tee-up in the Mercedes-sponsored Hermitage Scratch Cup on Sunday, May 6th. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the event, Hermitage have invited all previous winners including Belle Robertson (three times), Claire Hourihane (twice), Julia Greenhalgh, Eileen Rose Power (four times), Lilian Behan (twice) and Therese O'Reilly.

The longest running scratch cup on the women's calendar, this year's event will have a handicap limit of 12 and entries will be limited to the lowest 66 handicaps received. Entry forms are available from Hermitage (01-6268491).

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