Griffin wins by five at Headfort
Eanna Griffin was the clear winner at Headfort. © McLean Photography
Waterford’s Eanna Griffin claimed his maiden 72-hole win with a runaway five-shot victory in the SuperValu Kells sponsored Headfort Senior Scratch Cup.
The 21-year-old, who was runner up to Headfort’s Rory McNamara in last month's Lee Valley Scratch Cup, was absolutely thrilled with his win as he finished on 288.
“I really wanted this win and now that it’s come its great," he said. "I had a wayward front nine on today's second 18 [on Headfort Old] but birdied 13th, 16th and 17th which was the making of the win.”
The strong field tackled Headfort New on Saturday morning and Headfort Old in the afternoon in pretty good conditions compared to the constant drizzle on Sunday.
Caolan Rafferty (Dundalk) was second on 293 – his best round on Headfort New on Sunday with a 1 under par 71. Third was Sean O’Connor (Luttrellstown) on 297 and Headfort’s best was Greg Mungovan on 301 in fourth spot.
Laytown/Bettystown Cian Geraghty finished fifth, also on 301.
Griffin added: “The two courses were in top class condition out there. I’ve played here a few times and it's always special to play here."
Category |
Place |
Names |
Club |
Score |
| 1st | Eanna Griffin (-1) | Waterford | 288 | |
| 2nd | Caolan Rafferty (-1) | Dundalk | 293 | |
| 3rd | Sean O' Connor (-2) | Luttrellstown | 297 | |
| 4th | Greg Mungovan (- 1) | Headfort | 301 | |
| 5th | Cian Geraghty ( 0) | Laytown/Bettystown | 301 | |
| 6th | Jack Pierse (0) | Grange Castle | 302 | |
| 7th | Brian O' Reilly (1) | Athenry | 302 |
