Paul Dunne’s breakthrough year crowned with award

Paul Dunne rounded off a stellar breakthrough year on tour last night when he was named “Professional of the Year” by the Irish Golf Writers’ Association.

The 25-year-old from Greystones received the prestigious award from the Irish Golf Writers’ Association at the annual awards ceremony, sponsored by Allianz and held at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links. Also honoured last night were amateur award winners Leona Maguire and Paul McBride.

Dunne added his name to a winners’ roll which reads like a who’s who of Irish golf after he enjoyed a wonderful second full season on tour which saw him win the British Masters at Close House in England in October with a chip-in on the 72nd hole that was voted as the PGA European Tour’s shot of the month.