On Thursday, Howard will start his match at 10:42 BST alongside New Zealand’s Kazuma Kobori and England’s Tom Sloman.
“It is surreal. I have been busy taking part in inter-pros for Munster and taking part in for my dwelling membership Fota Island, I have not had a lot time to suppose, however I am blissful to be right here,” mentioned Howard, who’s 1,441st on this planet beginner rankings.
“I’ve solely been to an Irish Open years in the past to observe, so first time taking part in. I’ve watched a small bit on TV over time, so it will be a very good check and an excellent week.
“I can not wait. I will strive my finest to benefit from the week. However on the similar time, I am not right here to make up the numbers. I actually need to do my finest and see the place it takes me.”
No matter how he fares this week, Howard says his Open debut can be worthwhile if it evokes different individuals with cystic fibrosis to chase their goals.
“I’ve had a couple of individuals with CF children attain out to me,” he mentioned.
“That is why I do all these things for CF Eire and advocacy, to point out them that it is not the tip of the world.
“Hold pushing on, hold combating and you’ll observe your goals too.”
