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Ross has travelled to county Kerry in the south of Ireland for the 3 Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing club. It is the first of three big events as Ross makes a charge at the Race to Dubai and the Ryder Cup team. "This is not my first time in Killarney as I actually played the Ireland Ryder Cup Challenge here back in 2005,” said Ross. “I had a good week then too, think I finished 8th, certainly in the top-10 anyway. They have three courses here at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, and this week’s course is different to the one I played five years ago. The Killeen course we are playing this week is, I think, their flagship course. It is in superb condition. "But I think poor weather over the last few months hampered preparations for the event. The European Tour would have preferred longer rough, but that is not the case this week and we won’t get overly punished if we miss the fairway.”
"I know Shane and David well, both are great guys so it should be a good opening few days to the tournament here," continued Ross. "Obviously there will be plenty of support for Shane, and it is well deserved. What he achieved in Baltray last year was phenomenal, and to see him grow in stature since becoming a pro is remarkable. Shane is a very talented player, and he is already well grounded out here on the European Tour. "I have a new caddy this week. Phil 'Wobbly' Morbey is on my bag for the first time and hopefully it’s the beginning of a good relationship. "Adam (Marrow) and I had a few great years together, we really did, and Adam played a huge part in helping me get to where I am today. But I made the decision that I needed a change. It was a difficult decision as Adam and I are great friends, and of course we still are.”
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