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| Michael Collins at 3 Irish Open |
Michael Collins of FORE Ireland secured a win at the Adare Manor Pro-Am on Sunday after carding a four under par round of 65 to hold off the challenge of Eoin O’Connor of Kilkenny Golf Club, Brendan McDermott of Castlecomer Golf Club and FORE Ireland team mate and 2010 Glenmuir PGA Champion, David Mortimer, all with 66.
Philip Walton and Mark Staunton of FORE Ireland signed for rounds of 71 to finish in a share of 20th place on two over par.
Ted Higgins, a late addition to the field following the withdrawal of his cousin David Higgins, carded a five over par of round of 75 for a tie of 32nd place. His Uncle Liam Higgins of Waterville signed for a 76
The men’s course record at Adare Manor Golf Club is 63.
FORE Ireland was set up in 2009 to promote golf in Ireland, manage events, support players on the European Tour and provide PR coverage for Irish golfers, particularly Team Ireland players, competing on the Challenge Tour, Ladies European Tour and the European Tour. Team members include Michael Collins; David Mortimer; Mark Staunton; Ted Higgins; Kevin Dorrian and Philip Walton
Michael Collins played in the 3 Irish Open for the first time in Killarney last month after qualifying in top eight players from 2009 Irish PGA Region Order of Merit. Last November Collins reached the European Tour Qualifying School Stage 2. The Mallow man will return to Q School Stage 1 at Dundonald Links September 14-17th seeking his Tour Card for next season.
