Gary Howie presenting first prize to Tim Rice alongside Denis O’Sullivan Captain Castletroy GC

Tim Rice from Limerick GC won Monday’s Munster PGA event in Castletroy.  The event was hosted by Gary Howie, Club Professional with Castletroy, and the course was in great condition for the fifth event in the winter series.  Limerick man Rice came in with a four under par 68 to finish one shot ahead of Cahir Park’s David Ryan.  Dan Sugure relinquished his 100% record in the winter series, the four time winner was third with a 70.  Gavin Young and Paul O’Neill also broke par, shooting 71.  Tim Rice also finished on top of the team competition, he partnered Padraig Dooley and Padraig McGrath as they finished six shot clear of the field.  Dan Sugrue, David Ryan, Walter Doyle were second.

Munster PGA Winter Series, Castletroy Golf Club.
1st Tim Rice – Limerick 68
2nd David Ryan – Cahir Park 69
3rd Dan Sugrue – Dooks GL 70
4th Gavin Young – The Golf Course at Adare Manor 71
5th Paul O’Neill – Shannon
Padraig Dooley – Drive Golf Performance
James Walsh – The Golf Course at Adare Manor 73
8th Donal McSweeney Lahinch
Padraig McGrath – P&M Golf Superstore 74

Team Event:
1st Tim Rice, Padraig Dooley, Padraig McGrath 65 points
2nd Dan Sugrue, David Ryan, Walter Doyle 59 points

Team winners Padraig Dooley, Tim Rice and Padraig McGrath pictured with Castletroy Captain Denis O’Sullivan