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ulie Hassett of Achill Island Golf Club
Mayo golf club talent shows off her class.
Julie Hassett of Achill Island Golf Club has once again proven her talent on the fairways, claiming the Connacht Women’s O18 Junior Championship title for the second time, following up on her 2021 triumph with another impressive win.
It was a double for County Mayo golfers, with Ballinrobe golfer Shannon Burke ending a 13-year wait for the Connacht Women’s O18 Senior Championship with a resounding victory.
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The event took place in Bearna Golf Club, Galway on Friday May 30, where players faced testing conditions early in the day. Despite a shaky start that saw her double-bogey the opening hole, Hassett showed her composure and class by settling into the round and stringing together a solid run of pars between the 11th and 15th holes.
Her final score of 85 was enough to secure the championship title, edging out strong performances from Rita Keane (Newlands) and Siobhán Forde (Gort), who finished just behind in second and third place respectively.
Hassett also walked away with the Best Net prize in the Junior section, finishing on four under par (-4).
Speaking after her win, Hassett said: “It was nicer to win the second time around because I didn’t start off very well, I came back in the afternoon. I broke my trolley on the third hole. The nice gentleman, Darren, came out with a new trolley for me. I just settled down, it stopped raining as well – that helps. I’ll really enjoy this one and you never know, maybe more to come.”
Achill Golf Club has congratulated Hassett on her success, calling her a “fantastic ambassador” for the club and a valued member of their golfing community.
Achill Lady Captain, Karen Lyons paid tribute to Julie’s win, saying: “We’re all incredibly proud of Julie – she showed real determination and heart out there. It’s a great moment for her and for Achill Golf Club.”
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