Practice makes perfect

Sixteen points in the captain's prize last year resulted in Isobel Hayes seeking the advice of professional Dominic Foran at …

Sixteen points in the captain's prize last year resulted in Isobel Hayes seeking the advice of professional Dominic Foran at Cashel. And the results of hours of practice during the winter were evident at Beaufort recently when she shot a magnificent 52 points. Among a party of 30 visiting Kerry, Hayes, who played of f a 36 handicap, chalked up 25 points on the front nine and went even better on the return with a level threes 27.

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