Brendan McGovern played the shot of a lifetime at Sutton during the BCM Handy Wallace pro-am tournament.

Shane O'Grady upstaged everyone in yesterday's pro-am tournamant at The Curragh by walking in at the death with a six-under-par 66 to snatch the winner's cheque after three players were poised to split the loot.

Enniscorthy professional Martin Sludds made the long trip to Ballyliffin and shared the winner's cheque with local pro Francis Howley after the weekend 36 holes pro-am tournament, played over the Glashedy and Old Course links.

Philip Walton showed his old flair and sticking power at Slieve Russell to win the €70,000 Quinn Direct PGA Charity Trophy tournament, one stoke ahead of Francis Howley and Damian McGrane.

Des Smyth, winner of the Madiera Open this season, has brought his total of Smurfit PGA Irish Championship wins to six with a three shots win over the holder Paul mcGinley at Castlerock.

Des Smyth, a five-times winner, goes into the last round of the Smurfit PGA

Despite a brave bid by Des Smyth, defending champion Paul McGinley is the

Slade Valley Club professional John Dignam joined Challenge Tour players

Ashbourne Club professional John Dwyer won the £14,500 Hilton PGA Ulster

Neil Manchip strung together two rounds of 67 to win the £11,000 Cairndhu,