IN a disappointing tournament for Irish players, Marc Farry became the fifth first-time winner on the European Senior Tour in 2010 when he held off a spirited challenge from Ross Drummond to win the Handa Irish Senior Open presented by Fáilte Ireland.

GOOD enough to stage any event — even the Ryder Cup. That was Sam Torrance’s considered view about the Seve Ballesteros designed Heritage course yesterday, after he opened the AIB Irish Seniors Open with a four under par 68 in blustery and often showery conditions.

EAMONN DARCY missed out on his first European Seniors Tour title in the most dramatic fashion yesterday.

CARL MASON, the defending champion, showed he is not going to give up the title without a fight when The Mobile Cup got underway in breezy conditions at The Oxfordshire Golf Club.

England's Carl Mason has won the AIB Irish Seniors Open at Adare Manor Golf Club today.