‘Mixed emotions’ but dogged Dawson moving up the ranks

Robin Dawson picked up the biggest prize in his professional career to date and with it the motivation to make his appearances on the European Tour a lot more regular.

The Waterford golfer, a rookie on the Challenge Tour having turned professional nine months ago, made the most of his invitation from Team Ireland to play the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open by claiming a top-30 finish at Lahinch yesterday.