Paul Dunne won his first ever professional tournament by claiming the British Masters title.
Dunne went into the final round tied for second, a shot behind leader Robert Karlsson. The Greystones man tore up the Newcastle course on Sunday, carding three birdies and an eagle on the front nine.
Despite having Rory McIlroy breathing down his neck for much of the tournament - he came within a shot on the 17th after landing five birdies in six holes - Dunne held out for a landmark win in his professional career. Four birdies on the back nine gave him the advantage that he required.
Dunne finished the day with a 61 and 20-under for the tournament, three shots ahead of McIlroy.
His final shot, a chip-in on the 18th, was the perfect way to finish the round. It brought the house down.
Unbelievable!@dunners11 chips-in at 18 to win the #BritishMasters! pic.twitter.com/branyPTHQN
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 1, 2017
His round got off to the perfect start when he chipped in on the first for a birdie.
What a start from @dunners11!#BritishMasters pic.twitter.com/PqElvAedOj
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 1, 2017
After a birdie on the fourth, Dunne also landed one at the fifth.
Making golf look ridiculously easy, courtesy of our final group.#BritishMasters pic.twitter.com/QWOgA0c0Ox
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 1, 2017
It got even better for him at the sixth as he carded an eagle.
Final day nerves?
Not for Paul Dunne. He's 5 under for the day and leading by 3 shots. pic.twitter.com/67tvD0NucT— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 1, 2017
The 11th, with a large dollop of luck, saw him score the fourth eagle of his round.
Spinning it off the sprinkler head to within 3 feet @dunners11 gets a big break at 11. pic.twitter.com/BzMA1XsFSD
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 1, 2017
