McGovern and Higgins share Palmerstown Pro-Am prize

Experienced campaigners David Higgins (Waterville GC) and Brendan McGovern (Headfort) shared top spot at the recent Palmerstown Charity Pro-Am.

The duo finished a shot ahead of Cian McNamara (Monkstown), Neil O'Briain (Old Conna), Paul Masterson (Coolattin) and Glen Robinson at the tournament held in aid of Irish Autism Action.

Higgins, who is currently lying second in the Order of Merit, started brightly with three birdies inside the opening five holes. The Kerry man went to the turn in three-under-par 33, added a fourth birdie at the 15^th but dropped a shot at the 17^th to sign for a 69.

In contrast, McGovern started slowly and went to the turn in level-par 36 with a bogey at the fifth cancelled out by a birdie two at the eighth. The Headfort pro picked up the pace on the back nine with birdies at the 11^th, 14^th and 17^th to come home in three-under 33.

In the team event Neil O'Briain (Old Conna) edged out Daniel Beattie (Deer Park) with 93 points.