Mayo Young Sports Stars: International recognition for talented golfer

No stranger to winning titles around the country, and beyond, Ballyhaunis Golf Club's John William Burke surprised no one by gaining selection on the Irish Under 16 golf team to face England at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club in early October.

The young man from east Mayo has been making headlines for a number of years and the success continued last year as he won the Golf Ireland Under 16 Order of Merit some 282 points ahead of the second placed golfer and 296 points ahead of the 2023 year’s winning total.

John William is virtually a cert to be winning titles and representing his country for many years to come.

For now, he picks up another accolade - a Connaught Telegraph Mayo Young Sports Stars Award - for his exploits on the golf course during 2024.

The presentation ceremony takes place on Friday, March 7, in Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar, and tickets are still available. For ticket details, contact Aiden Henry on (087) 6582141 or aiden.henry@con-telegraph.ie.