We are delighted to announce that JMC Sport Client, Mark Power, has joined forces with Mount Juliet Estate. Please read the below press release from Mount Juliet Estate for more information.
**PRESS RELEASE FROM MOUNT JULIET**
Mount Juliet Estate is delighted to announce its sponsorship of renowned Kilkenny golfer, Mark Power, who made his professional debut this September. This is a confirmation of the Mount Juliet Estate Golf position at the forefront of competitive golf in Ireland.
Pro-golfer Mark Power, hails from Kilkenny with the championship Mount Juliet Estate Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course on his doorstep. Hailing from a strong golfing pedigree, Mark forged his own golfing path, a journey which resulted in a string of junior competitive wins and successes. He finished his amateur career with the eighth best stroke average in program history, with a mark of 72.11 over the course of 108 career rounds. Since 2023, Power has gone from strength to strength, fast becoming the ‘one to watch’. Recent successes include:
- 2023 Walker Cup member for Team Great Britain/Ireland
- 2023 Battle at Briar’s Creek Individual Medallist
- 2021 Walker Cup member for Team Great Britain/Ireland
- 2021 PING All-East Region
- 2021 All-ACC
- 2020 Arnold Palmer Cup member for Team International
- 2020 PING Second Team All-American
- 2020 Golfweek Third Team All-American
- 2020 Ben Hogan Award Watch List member
- 2020 PING All-Region East Team member
- 2019 East Lake Cup Individual Medallist Walker Cup
On backing the brilliant golfer, Mount Juliet Estate’s Director of Golf, PGA Fellow, Matt Sandercock said, “Mark Power has long been a rising star and now is his time to compete on a professional level. He has proved himself both nationally and internationally and there are exciting times to come, as he competes in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, where he will represent Mount Juliet Estate Golf Club, displaying the Mount Juliet Estate Golf Estate logo on his golf bag.
Mark is an established member of the Mount Juliet Estate golf club where he benefits from the Toptracer Academy, as well as enjoying the challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course and facilities here, from the Health & Leisure Club to the restaurants. We are delighted to be able to amplify our continued support for Mark as he progresses his professional competitive career.”
Mount Juliet Estate owner, Damien Gaffney said, “This is the solidifying of a long-standing relationship between Mark Power and Mount Juliet Estate golf. Mark is a member of our prestigious golf club and has a great relationship with our PGA team. We have watched his star rise and are delighted to support his future professional achievements which we look forward to following.”
Mount Juliet Estate General Manager Mark Dunne said, “The past five years have seen the implementation of a programme of development of the golf offering here at Mount Juliet Estate, creating a world-class golfing venue, home to the latest golfing technology. We seamlessly hosted the 2020 and 2021 Irish Open tournaments and have won numerous awards over the past two years thanks to the hard work from our Director of Golf Matt Sandercock and the wider teams here at the Estate. In 2021, we celebrated 30 years of golf at Mount Juliet Estate. The next 30 will see Mount Juliet Estate maintain their position at the forefront of Irish golfing innovation, and our sponsorship of Mark Power as he embarks on his professional golfing career, is a pillar in this ongoing story.”
About Mount Juliet Estate
For nearly 300 years, the Mount Juliet Estate has been recognised as one of Ireland’s finest country estates. The magnificent 18thcentury walled resort overlooks the River Nore and is home to two exceptional five-star properties; the 32-bedroom Manor House and the 93-bedroom Hunter’s Yard Hotels. Part of the Marriot Autograph Collection, Mount Juliet Estate boasts award winning dining, a Jack Nicklaus designed championship golf course, a Health and Wellness Centre with newly refurbished gym and pool, an array of country estate pursuits including fishing and falconry in addition to a state-of-the-art equestrian centre, making the Mount Juliet Estate the perfect country retreat.
Awarded a Gold Medal Award for ‘Best Hotel Casual Dining’ for The Hound 2023
Awarded a Gold Medal Award for ‘Ireland’s Best Afternoon Tea’ 2023
Mount Juliet Estate Golf Club Awarded Gold membership of the 59 Club 2023
Awarded ‘Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant’ for the Lady Helen in Leinster and all-Ireland at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2022
Awarded a Michelin Star for the Lady Helen Dining
Awarded a Michelin Plate for The Hound Restaurant
Awarded ‘Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant Leinster’ at the Food & Wine Awards 2022
About Autograph Collection Hotels
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