Hazel’s late birdie blitz stuns McDermott and seals historic win

Hazel Kavanagh (Carr Golf Services) produced a late birdie blitz to claim an historic victory at the PGA Irish Club Professional Tournament in association with The Down Syndrome Centre at Arklow GC.

The former Ladies European Tour competitor, now in the second year of her PGA studies, carded a five under par 64 to edge out Michael McDermott (Pure Golf Leopardstown) by a shot.

“I’ve been pleased with my form of late and finished tied for seventh at the recent K Club Pro-am. I was reasonably content to be tied for 10 after the opening round which was played in tough conditions. I thought that a decent round might get me into the top five,” said Kavanagh.