Des Smyth is hoping home comforts can help him become the first Irish winner in the 14-year history of the Handa Irish Senior Open Golf Championship, presented by Fálite Ireland, which starts on Friday. The 57-year-old is also looking forward to being reunited with his Ryder Cup winning colleagues of 2006. Smyth is making the short trip from his home in Drogheda to host venue Carton House Golf Club in Kildare, where he will compete alongside Ian Woosnam having been an Assistant Captain under the Welshman at The K Club four years ago. http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2010/0610/smythd.html
