Howard finishes in style to claim East of Ireland title

Fota Island golfer claims strokeplay title at Co Louth Golf Club

David Howard, Fota Island Golf Club, winner of the East of Ireland Mens Amateur Open at Co Louth Golf Club. Picture: Bryan Keane/Inpho

David Howard (Fota Island) birdied his final hole to claim the East of Ireland Men's Open Championship at Co Louth Golf Club.

The 25-year-old finished at five-under-par, one ahead of Robert Abernethy (Dun Laoghaire) to claim the strokeplay title.