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Eddie Keher Six-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny, nine handicap in New Ross

Tue May 06 2008 - 01:00

Eddie KeherSix-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny, nine handicap in New Ross

1. Earliest golfing memory?

Watching Irish Open on television. Only took up golf 10 years ago, due to my involvement in hurling training and coaching.

2 First victory?

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Won Captain's prize in AIB outing in one of my first outings with AIB in Borris GC.

3 First time to break 90?

I would not have a clue . . . took me a while.

4 Last bit of equipment you bought?

Was a wetsuit, a New Zealand brand and it is lovely and light . . . can't remember the brand.

5 Last time you took a cart. Where and why?

I have an electric cart myself, the last time I took a buggy was in la Manga at the GAA Legends All-Ireland Inter County Charity competition. I hurt my hip so I had to take a buggy for the last two days.

6 Last time you muttered an obscenity on the course and why?

In La Manga again. When I hit a beautiful drive blind on a dog-leg, saw it landing perfectly on a fairway. Went around and I was out of bounds.

7 Which major would you like to attend and why?

I would love to go to Augusta, looks fabulous.

8 Ideal fourball. Who and where?

Augusta again, Harrington, DJ Carey and the Tiger. I would be embarrassed with that crew.

9 One last round on earth, where would it be?

Mount Juliet, favourite course.

10 Dress sense. Davis Love or Ian Poulter ?

At my age I am more Davis Love.

11 Is a Titleist ProV1 worth the expense?

Probably not.

12 Best golf club food. Where?

New Ross, the chef is a friend of mine!

13 140 yards out from the green. Flat calm. What's in your hand?

Eight-iron.

14 Favourite club in times of trouble.

Seven-wood.

15 Parkland or Links?

Parkland.

16 Must see golfing destination?

Florida is a favourite destination of mine

17 Hidden gem?

New Ross again, we have a classic on May 8th and it is for The Rower-Inistioge GAA club.

18 One Mulligan in life.

I would play left-handed if I were starting again, like hurling. I use the traditional golfer's grip, but I should have played the traditional hurling way, like DJ, as I get all muddled up at times after years playing hurling.