Shane Lowry and John Murphy secure top-10 finishes as Danny Willett wins at St Andrews

Kinsale golfer Murphy, on just his third European Tour start, birdied the last to seal a tie for ninth, a career-best paycheque of €84,000, and a place at next week's Spanish Open

Danny Willett (left) and John Murphy watch a tee shot during day four of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews. Picture: Malcolm Mackenzie/PA

Shane Lowry and Kinsale golfer John Murphy secured top-10 finishes as Danny Willett gave himself the perfect 34th birthday present with victory at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Lowry netted €184,560 for his share of fourth place at St Andrews, while Murphy, on just his third European Tour start, birdied the last to seal a tie for ninth, a career-best paycheque of €81,543, and a place at next week's Spanish Open.