Higgins powers to Carne Pro-Am success

David Higgins carded a best of the day 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 (Evolve Golf Coaching) finished in second, four shots behind with Damian Mooney (Damian Mooney Golf) third, a shot further back.

Overnight leader, Eddie Tracey (Ballina GC), followed up an opening round 68 with a second round 79 to finish the tournament in a share of fourth.

Kenny Fahey (GUI National Academy) led his amateur partners to success in the team event with a superb score of 182 points.

Shell Pro-Am at Carne Golf Links

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at Carne Golf Links  (Par 72)

1        David Higgins  (Waterville Golf Links)                72/68            140 (-4)       

2        Michael McGeady  (Evolve Golf Coaching)          72/72            144    

3        Damian Mooney  (Damian Mooney Golf)            70/75            145    

T4      Tim Rice  (Limerick GC)                                    70/77            147    

T4      Eddie Tracey  (Ballina Golf Club)                        68/79            147    

T4      Colm Moriarty  (Glasson Hotel & GC)                  73/74            147    

T4      Neil O'Briain  (Old Conna GC)                            73/74            147    

T8      Kenny Fahey  (GUI National Academy)               75/73            148    

T8      Richard Kilpatrick  (Banbridge GC)                     73/75            148