Limerick's Tim Rice fired a fine 68 to win the opening outing of the Munster PGA's Winter Series at Fota Island.

The reigning Irish Professional champion edged out David Ryan and John Sugrue by two strokes with Cian McNamara fourth with a 71.

• 1, Tim Rice 68
• 2, David Ryan, John Sugrue 70.
• 4, Cian McNamara  71
• 5, Steve Hayes, Donal McSweeney, Billy O'Boyle, Padraig McGrath  72
• Over 45's — Ger Broderick 74
• Assistants — Shane Irwin 75

Next outing, Castlemartyr, November 20

• Entries will now be taken for next Monday's event in Castlemartyr where the timesheet will begin at 9.30. The same format as this week will apply
• Entries close this Thursday