Higgins powers to Carne Pro-Am success
Carne Golf Links
David Higgins carded a four under par 68 to win the Shell Pro-Am at Carne Golf Links on Sunday.
The Waterville man highlighted his links credentials once again, coping superbly in the wind to post the lowest score of the day.
His six birdie, two bogey round saw him finish the tournament on four under par following an opening round 72 on Saturday.
Michael McGeady finished in second, four shots behind with Damian Mooney third, a shot further back.
Overnight leader, Eddie Tracey followed up an opening round 68 with a second round 79 to finish the tournament in a share of fourth.
Kenny Fahey led his amateur partners to success in the team event with a superb score of 182 points.
Shell Pro-Am at Carne Golf Links, Sponsored by Shell, Carne Golf Links (Par 72)
140 David Higgins (Waterville Golf Links) 72 68
144 Michael McGeady (Evolve Golf Coaching) 72 72
145 Damian Mooney (Damian Mooney Golf) 70 75
147 Tim Rice (Limerick GC) 70 77. Eddie Tracey (Ballina Golf Club) 68 79, Colm Moriarty (Glasson Hotel & GC) 73 74, Neil O’Briain (Old Conna GC) 73 74
148 Kenny Fahey (GUI National Academy) 75 73, Richard Kilpatrick (Banbridge GC) 73 75 148
