Gavin Moynihan with the Peter McEvoy Trophy.The Island’s Gavin Moynihan joined Ryder Cup stars Lee Westwood and Justin Rose on the impressive list of champions when he became the first Irish player to win the prestigious Peter McEvoy Trophy at Copt Heath.

Gavin Moynihan in action at Lough ErneThe Island’s Gavin Moynihan fired a second successive 68 to take a one-stroke lead into the final 36 holes of prestigious Peter McEvoy Trophy at Copt Heath.

The 17-year old winner of last year’s Tom Montgomery Award (Boys Order of Merit) tops the leaderboard on six under par 136 from Max Orrin and Bradley Moore.

Ballymena’s Dermot McElroy continued his excellent start to the season when he carded a course record, 10-under par 61 in the final round of the prestigious Peter McEvoy Trophy at Copt Heath near Birmingham. Not bad after three successive 73s to start.