Six-man Ireland team selected for Octagonal Matches at Costa Ballena

David Kitt (Golf Ireland) on the second during the afternoon fourball of the 2021 Carey Cup at Carton House Golf Club. Picture © Golffile | Thos Caffrey

Golf Ireland has selected a six-man team for next week’s Octagonal Matches in Spain.

Ireland will be joined by the Czech Republic, England, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and hosts Spain, for the four-day event at Costa Ballena from 26-29 January.

Four of the Connacht team that won the 2021 Men’s Interprovincial Championship are selected. Galway duo David Kitt (Athenry) and Liam Nolan (Galway), will be joined by Co. Sligo’s TJ Ford and Forrest Little’s Jack McDonnell.

Royal Dublin’s Hugh Foley. Picture © Golffile | Thos Caffrey

Reigning West of Ireland champion Hugh Foley (Royal Dublin) and Robert Moran (Castle) complete the six-man team.

The eight countries competing will be split into two four-team groups ahead of the competition, with a round-robin format in the opening three days. Each day will consist of three foursomes matches, followed by six singles matches.

The placings will be decided on the final day of competition.

Ireland team to compete in the Octagonal Matches

• Hugh Foley (Royal Dublin)

• TJ Ford (Co. Sligo)

• David Kitt (Athenry

• Jack McDonnell (Forrest Little)

• Robert Moran (Castle)

• Liam Nolan (Galway)