IRISH PRO WITH SCOTTISH ROOTS, DAVID BROWN, DIES AT 59

FROM THE PGA WEBSITE
Irish regional secretary Michael McCumiskey has paid tribute to David Brown who passed away this week at the age of 59.
His passing severes another PGA link with the past and cast another cloud over professional golf in Ireland.
"David came from a long family line associated with the professional game, a family with a long history and tradition of service in the PGA," said McCumiskey.
"It started with his great grandfather, also called David, who came from Scotland with other pros. He was based at Cork Golf Club, working as a club-maker, the same profession as his son James. Both are mentioned in the Irish Census of 1901.
"David trained with his father George who worked in locations such as Kilkenny and Waterford, before becoming resident professional at Newlands Golf Club in Dublin.
"This was where David started his training under the supervision of George in 1969, before moving to Rathfarnham and later to Leopardstown Golf Centre. In more recent years, before his illness, David worked at Greystones Driving Range and Pro Golf of America."
The late David resided in Rathnew, Co Wicklow, and leaves behind his wife Caroline, son Ian and daughter Jennifer; three grandchildren, mother Vera and brother Jimmy. To them all we offer sincere condolences.