Sharvin becomes Irish Close champ
Sharvin, who won the silver medal as leading qualifier in the AIG-sponsored event, showed grit and a mental strength rarely seen in those so new to the game and having disposed of Greystones’ David Byrne in the morning semi-final, the Co Down man was in control for much of the final against Dunne and showed no signs of nerves.
Having lost the first hole to a par, Sharvin composed himself and won the next two holes to edge ahead. Having won the eighth hole with a par, the pair stood on the 10th tee just 95 minutes after starting in a display of how competitive golf can be played at a reasonable pace.
