McCormack wins Straffan Pro-Am

The K Club’s Palmer South Course

Brian McCormack Jnr carded a six-under 66 to win the Straffan Pro-Am as the PGA in Ireland professionals returned to action following the COVID-19 lockdown at The K Club’s Palmer South Course.

McCormack Jnr won by one stroke from Glasson’s Colm Moriarty and Banbridge’s Richard Kilpatrick with Naas-based touring professional Conor O’Rourke claiming fourth with a four-under 68.

David Higgins (Waterville Golf Links), Damian Mooney and Jimmy Bolger (Kilkenny Golf Club) also started the season well with three-under 69s and a share of fifth.

The Straffan Pro-Am, The K Club, Palmer South (Par 72)

Detailed scores

1 Brian Jnr McCormack (McCormack Golf Ltd) 66

T2 Colm Moriarty (Glasson Golf Club) 67;

T2 Richard Kilpatrick (Banbridge Golf Club) 67

4 Conor O'Rourke 68

T5 David Higgins (Waterville Golf Links) 69

T5 Damian Mooney  (Damian Mooney Golf) 69

T5 Jimmy Bolger (Kilkenny Golf Club) 69

T8 Gary Madden (Glenlo Abbey Golf Club) 70

T8 Neil O'Briain  (Old Conna Golf Club) 70

T8 Simon Thornton (Tulfarris Golf Resor) 70

T8 Michael Alexander (Blackwood Golf Centre) 70