Brendan McGovern maintained his challenge for a high placing in the Starwood PGA of Europe Championship at the Pevero Golf Club in Sardinia with a third round 70 but the Headfort Club professional is still nine shots behind leader Paul Wesselingh.

Dundalk Club pro Leslie Walker snatched the PGA Ulster Open Championship title from defending champion John Dwyer at The Hilton Templepatrick after a four holes shootout..

Leslie Walker staved off a firm challenge from defending champion Eamon