Paul Garvey

Philomena Garvey: Queen of the Irish Fairways Paul Garvey

Philomena (""Phil"") Garvey, the slim, fair-haired girl from the small village of Baltray, passed away in 2009 on the doorstep of her beloved County Louth Golf Club. She lived at a time when women didn't occupy any status in sport, let alone golf, yet Phil dominated ladies Irish golf from 1946 to 1970. This journey saw her reach the top of her sport and achieve celebrity status at a time when golf was a male preserve. Upon her shoulders rested the hopes and aspirations for ladies golf in Ireland for a quarter century.