A total of 85 professionals will tee-up in the Moran Cup at Royal Dublin next Monday. The much sought after trophy was presented to honour the memory of Michael Moran, who was Royal Dublin's professional in 1914.

A richly gifted and successful golfer, Moran won the Irish Professional championship at Royal Co Down in 1909, at Royal Dublin in 1910, at Royal Portrush in 1911, at Castlerock in 1912 and at Portmarnock in 1913. Leslie Walker from Foxrock will be defending the title which this year is sponsored by Callaway Golf.