b'The American Ireland Fund goLFMike Corboy, Tommy gallagher, Brian Casey2014 Wally Reed, Bob Medlin, David Truett, Kenny Springfield, Sam Chantilis Mickey McLoughlin, Sylvia Tillotson, June Bennett, Sarah gallagherDallas Texas Irish American Cup Challenge Tournament and Gala DinnerMAY, 2014 The 17th annual Texas Irish American Cup Shootout was held on a warm spring day with ten Irish and ten Americanteams starting on hole 14 playing for their respective countries.After just over 3 hours, the Irish team of Michael Collins and MickeyMcLoughlin made a bogey 5 on hole 17 to win. David Truett and Kenny Springfield won for the Americans making the only par onhole 17. The 2 twosomes played hole 18 with over 200 interested spectators.The Americans once again won making a 6 on hole18 to the Irish making an 8. The Americans now hold the edge of 11-6 after winning the last 6 years in a row. The duo of Chris El-liott and Michael DiPrima played outstanding golf in the Celtic Shootout to capture the victory. Chris and Michael made par on allthree of the closing holes to hold off the remaining 7 teams.On 17, Elliot hit a tremendous shot from the trees on the left side ofthe hole onto the green en route to capturing the title. Former Dallas Cowboy star and current NFL on Fox Sports analyst, DarylJohnston, provided masterful color commentary for the final four. Tommy Gallagher returned and enthusiastically brought the Irishtogether for the tournament. Special thanks to the Co-Chairs Cheryl and Sam Chantilis whose dedicated hard work made the amaz-ing day a reality. Thanks also to sponsors including: Remington Hotels, Aer Lingus & JetBlue, the Kennedy brothers, Trackingpointby John McHale, Westwood Trust, Cassin & Cassin, CarryOn LLC, and Kilbeggan Distilling Company. connect2014 | 92'