West champion Anderson seeks second Munster Strokeplay title

Munster Golf Chairman Jim Long and Noel O'Riordan from Ryan's SuperValu pictured with the Cork Scratch Cup at the launch of the Munster Strokeplay, sponsored by Ryan's SuperValu.  Also included are Tournament Director Matt Sands, John Hickey, Cork GC President Pat Tuttle and Munster Golf Match & Handicap Secretary Dave Prendergast. Picture: Niall O’Shea

West of Ireland champion Barry Anderson will headline the 75-strong field in next weekend's Munster Strokeplay Championship at Cork.

Winner of the Munster title in 2014, Anderson is one of over 50 plus-handicap golfers in the field after the handicap cut off fell at a new low of 0.3.

Kinsale's Cathal Butler, the title holder, will be back in time from competing for Maynooth University in the International Amateur Championship in Peru to defend his title.  

Sponsored by Ryan’s SuperValu, the tournament is a counting event for the Willie Gill Order of Merit.

All 75 entrants will play 36 holes on Saturday with the top 39 plus ties going on to play the second 36 holes on Sunday.

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Reserve list:

4. Gary Ward, Kinsale
5. Kieran McCarthy, Kinsale
6. Robbie Hynes, The Royal Dublin
7. Thomas Neenan, Lahinch
8. w/d
9. Kieran Lynch, Skibbereen
10. Jamie Knipe, Royal Portrush
11. Paul Tobin, Cork
12. Conor Dowling, Mallow
13. Karl Bornemann, Douglas
l4. Nils Conway, Grange
l5. Cillian Moloney, Fota Island
l6. Adam McSweeney, Douglas
17. Eoghan Long, Monkstown
18. David Brady, Co Sligo
19. Tristan O'Rourke, Nenagh