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Waterford Teenager Qualifies for U.S. Open Golf

  • 08-06-2010 6:17pm
    #1
    Woodgate
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    Waterford teenager Kevin Phelan has booked a spot in the 110th US Open on June 17-20, eagling the final hole at a qualifying event to secure his place.
    The University of North Florida freshman shot a 65 for his second round at McArthur Golf Club in Hobe Sound on Monday to tie Tour professional Gary Woodland for first place in a sectional qualifier on Monday.
    Both players posted six-under 138 over two rounds with Phelan rebounding from a first round 73.

    Phelan eagled the final hole by sensationally holing out from the sand from well off the green.
    Born in New York, where his father played professional squash (John Phelan, used to own the Reginald Bar), the 19-year-old moved to Waterford with his family aged three. They returned to the US around five years ago.
    Speaking to the Florida Times Union, Phelan said: 'It still hasn't sunk in yet. It might at some point. It feels pretty good to just have tied for first in the sectional.'
    Commenting on his last stroke, Phelan added, 'it was a perfect shot'.


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  • #2
    abouttobebanned
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    Sweet


  • #3
    dazftw
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    How's he from Waterford?

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  • #4
    mike65
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    Thats what I was wondring, he's a yank!


  • #5
    Max Powers
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    He's from Waterford alright, heard the lads on Newstalk sports show. they mentioned that it was a great sporting weekend for the Deise. One of the presenters mentioned (jokingly) that the young golfer, when he makes a good shot, likes to run around, pulling his shirt, screaming and motivating fans and teammates in the style of John Mullane


  • #6
    gscully
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    Spending the majority of his growing-up years here makes him more Waterford than America. It'll be interesting to see what nationality the PGA show him as.

    Hopefully he'll acquit himself well and give this city a well-deserved boost!


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  • #7
    anplaya
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    Max Powers wrote: »
    He's from Waterford alright, heard the lads on Newstalk sports show. they mentioned that it was a great sporting weekend for the Deise. One of the presenters mentioned (jokingly) that the young golfer, when he makes a good shot, likes to run around, pulling his shirt, screaming and motivating fans and teammates in the style of John Mullane


    born in new york,moved to waterford when he was 3.hes a yank.


  • #8
    abouttobebanned
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    He's what ever he wants to be.


  • #9
    longshanks
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    anplaya wrote: »
    born in new york,moved to waterford when he was 3.hes a yank.
    Jesus was born in a stable, does that make him a horse?


  • #10
    Pittens
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    born in new york,moved to waterford when he was 3.hes a yank.

    3 is the same as 0, since nobody remembers anything much before their 3rd bday. So ignore where he was born. Went to pre-school, primary, and some secondary in Ireland.

    So is Waterford lad.


  • #11
    anplaya
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    Pittens wrote: »
    3 is the same as 0, since nobody remembers anything much before their 3rd bday. So ignore where he was born. Went to pre-school, primary, and some secondary in Ireland.

    So is Waterford lad.


    whatever ye say,hes a yank.


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  • #12
    anplaya
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    longshanks wrote: »
    Jesus was born in a stable, does that make him a horse?


    no the messiah i think


  • #13
    gscully
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    Tell ya what...if he makes the cut, he's from Waterford. If he misses the cut, he's American. If he wins it, no doubt he's from Dublin :rolleyes:


  • #14
    decies
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    longshanks wrote: »
    Jesus was born in a stable, does that make him a horse?
    Man that is priceless


  • #15
    gscully
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    anplaya wrote: »
    whatever ye say,hes a yank.

    Whatever you say...apparently! :rolleyes:


  • #16
    anplaya
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    agree to disagree then so eh


  • #17
    gscully
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    anplaya wrote: »
    agree to disagree then so eh

    We'll leave it in the hands of the mods. If they deem this thread to be about some American kid qualifying for one of the world's biggest golf tournaments, they'll lock the thread. ;)


  • #18
    marlin vs
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    longshanks wrote: »
    Jesus was born in a stable, does that make him a horse?
    Well he had a long face.:D


  • #19
    Minstrel27
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    gscully wrote: »
    Hopefully he'll acquit himself well and give this city a well-deserved boost!

    He is a hero


  • #20
    abouttobebanned
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    Minstrel27 wrote: »
    Pretty desperate if Waterford is relying on some American who lived here for a few years for a boost.

    Maybe we are desperate? And we have every reason to be tbh.

    As for whether or not the lad is from waterford....Do we consider Phil Lynott english? I mean he was born and he died over there? We probably would if he considered himself English. So, we'll wait and see what this kid says.

    Or we'll wait til he gets to the first tee..

    "From Waterford, Ireland..."


  • #21
    Minstrel27
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    abouttobebanned wrote: »
    Maybe we are desperate? And we have every reason to be tbh.

    As for whether or not the lad is from waterford....Do we consider Phil Lynott english? I mean he was born and he died over there? We probably would if he considered himself English. So, we'll wait and see what this kid says.

    Or we'll wait til he gets to the first tee..

    "From Waterford, Ireland..."

    He is our hero.


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  • #22
    mike65
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    He is now regardless of what he thinks he is.


  • #23
    deisemad10
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    He lived from age 3 - 12 here in ireland and the last 8 years in usa ,hes def a yank just listen to this video ,regardless its a great achievment for the lad .


    http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2010/0608/phelank_av.html


  • #24
    dazftw
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    Sure I was born in a hospital does that make me a doctor? :rolleyes:

    The chaps American. He was born there and lives there now. Hes American.

    Just like I'm Irish! Living in another country for several years doesn't change that.

    Fair play to the chap though. He's probably achieved way more than any of us for his age :eek:

    Just listening to that interview.. Hes actually sounds like some cultie!!

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  • #25
    mountcarmel
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    Think this says it all

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1555227764&ref=search

    From Waterford, Ireland....


  • #26
    ROCKMAN
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    Win = Waterford lad through and through

    Does well = American with Waterford connections

    Does crap= Kilkenny fcuker...


    Everyone happy :)


  • #27
    daftdave
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    mountcarmel wrote: »
    Think this says it all

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1555227764&ref=search

    From Waterford, Ireland....


    yep....says it all indeed !


  • #28
    nkay1985
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    If he considers himself to be from Waterford, who are any of us to tell him he's wrong! Ridiculous!

    Delighted for the lad. Amazing achievement.


  • #29
    wandatowell
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    anplaya wrote: »
    no the messiah i think

    He's not the messiah....he's a very naughty boy

    Thats a great achievement, fair play to the young man


  • #30
    jonnyfingers
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    Who cares where he's from. I'm sticking a fiver on him in the Open!


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  • #31
    JackM_79
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    This lads grandfather was one of the first men in Waterford to run a taxi. Johnny 'Rashers' Phelan, a gentleman, and you would'nt get much more waterford than him, also is grandmother is Kathleen Phelan(nee Deegan), any one from the mount sion area would have known herself and Lilly.


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