The past year has been difficult for everyone, and the world of amateur sport has unfortunately been put on hold. Many of us have felt bereft losing our favourite past times – something that is hugely important for both physical and mental health.

For those battling tooth and nail to make their sport a source of income, the prolonged wait has been a huge blow.

With the courses closed for a huge portion of the year, golfers like Hugh Foley of the Royal Dublin Golf Club on Dollymount Strand have had to bide their time, and try to maintain a high level of mentality and physicality for the approaching season.