Farry is fifth maiden winner on Euro Tour this year

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.

The Frenchman fired a final round 69 to finish on ten under par at Carton House GC in Co. Kildare, two strokes clear of Scotsman Drummond who was runner-up for the fourth time in four seasons on the Senior Tour.

Farry, who held a one shot overnight lead from Scottish pair Drummond and Sandy Lyle, settled any nerves immediately when he drained a 15ft birdie putt on the first hole after both Drummond and two-time Major champion Lyle began with poor tee shots.