Rockport girls win prestigious Irish Golf Championship

Molly O’Hara and Katie Webb who represent Rockport’s Elite Team have won the Irish Ladies’ Junior Schools Championship. The duo was successful in winning the Ulster Schools Junior Cup which qualified them to compete for the title of Irish Champions. The Rockport Golf Academy – the only one of its kind in Ireland – is a high performance sports programme designed to allow aspiring golfers the ability to develop their skills and game while receiving a first-rate international education at the same time. Northern Ireland has a renowned reputation for golf. The quality of its beautiful courses and the considerable success of its international golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke are recognised globally. Attracting both international and local pupils the Academy focuses not only on playing the game of golf but also includes course management, the mental/psychological approach to the game and a broader view of golf and its wider industry.