Mark Murphy of Big Break Ireland
Mark Murphy was a contestant on Big Break Ireland, which aired in 2011 on the Golf Channel.
Will an Irishman win Big Break Ireland? Mark Murphy, from County Kerry, hopes so. Murphy grew up caddying at Irish courses.
He became a scratch golfer at the age of 19, played for the Irish junior national team, and then turned pro. As a professional, Murphy has played on various tours including the Challenge Tour in Europe and the Gateway Tour in the United States.
Murphy also has PGA Tour experience - as a sometime caddie for Rocco Mediate, whom Murphy calls "a close friend."
Bullet-point facts courtesy of Golf Channel
- Age: 33
- Hometown: Waterville, Kerry, Ireland
- Current Residence: New Orleans, La.
- Home Course: Waterville Golf Links
- Profession: Golf Professional
Will an Irishman win Big Break Ireland? Mark Murphy, from County Kerry, hopes so. Murphy grew up caddying at Irish courses.
He became a scratch golfer at the age of 19, played for the Irish junior national team, and then turned pro. As a professional, Murphy has played on various tours including the Challenge Tour in Europe and the Gateway Tour in the United States.
Murphy also has PGA Tour experience - as a sometime caddie for Rocco Mediate, whom Murphy calls "a close friend."
Bullet-point facts courtesy of Golf Channel