Gallacher claims maiden win

Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher fought off the challenge of Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell in a play-off to register his maiden European Tour win at the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews today.

The 29-year-old from Bathgate achieved a glorious success in his own country to pick up a cheque for £450,000 (€650,730) and move to 12th in the Volvo Order of Merit.