Lawlor shows class to win his first Irish Open

Brendan Lawlor proved a cut above the rest as he cruised to his first ISPS Handa Irish Open for Golfers with Disabilities in the Gross Stroke Play Division at Roganstown, north Co Dublin.

The 28-year-old carded a second-round 71 to follow up on his opening 68 on Tuesday to finish 13 shots clear of playing partner Cian Arthurs, with James McParland one further back in third.

Lawlor had a steady front nine which included a birdie on the second and even though he bogeyed the sixth, he finished with pars all the way in to finish on three-under after two days.

"I was extremely good from tee to green. I hit 17 greens again today. Struggled big time with my putter, same as yesterday, but I was happy," said Lawlor.

"My game's in really good shape at the minute, I’m not putting pressure on myself to perform. I’m feeling really confident over the ball, and I just feel things can’t go wrong off the tee.

"I know I have to work on my putting. I have a big event in a couple of weeks in America at the US Adaptive Open, so if I can go out and strike the ball like that and can get my putting sorted.

"Hopefully, that’s a big one I’d love to win."

Brendan’s win follows his recent victory at the G4D Open adding a second major title to his very impressive golfing CV.