Fearless Moriarty ready for home test

WHAT a difference a week makes. Seven days ago, 28-year-old Colm Moriarty from Athlone was relying on invitations to Challenge Tour events as he attempted to get his career back on track after a dismal 2006 season.

He had been playing some solid golf this season on the third level Europro Tour where he won one tournament before racking up another four top 10 finishes in six events, but faced a long battle to climb to the top level of European golf.

Now, after winning the FIRSTPLUS Wales Challenge last weekend, Moriarty has a great chance to win a place on next year’s European Tour as one of the top 20 on the rankings.