Raymond Burns represented Great Britain and Ireland in the 1993 Walker Cup at Interlachen Country Club, Edina, Minnesota losing out to the USA by 19 to 5.
The same season Burns missed out on qualifying for the European Tour qualifying school deciding to play on the Challenge Tour in 1994 where he won twice during his rookie season topping the Rankings to secure his card on the European Tour for the 1995 season.
Burns finished 8th on his European Tour début at the Dubai Desert Classic and maintained his place on the European Tour through the end of the 1998 season. A loss of form that season saw him return to the Challenge Tour in 1999, where he struggled, failing to make the cut in any of his 11 starts.
After leaving the tour, Burns qualified as a PGA teaching professional before attempting to return to tournament golf during the early to mid-2000s. From 2006 Raymie Burns worked as the head professional at South County Golf Club.
“Raymie”, as he is better known, is now a key part of the operations at Lisheen Springs and head of the Pro Shop.
Raymie turned professional in 1993 and since then has been one of Irelands leading professionals. Having had numerous top 10 finishes on the European Tour, Burns decided to turn to his true calling – coaching.
Factfile
Date of Birth: October 8th, 1973)
Place of Birth: Banbridge, County Down
Turned professional: 1993
Achievements
1987 Winner of World Schools Championship (Team Event)
1989 Winner of all 4 provinces Boys Championships (1 of 2 boys ever to achieve this record)
1990 Winner of Irish Boys Championship
1992 Eisenhouwer Trophy GB & IRE
1993 Walker Cup Player
1994 Winner European Challenge Tour
1994 Winner of Norweigen Open
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