Brendan Lawlor Wins First EDGA Event In Portugal
Dundalk’s Brendan Lawlor mastered
the nerves and wind in Portugal to claim victory in the men’s European Disabled
Golf Association Troia Trophy 2018. It was indeed only Brendan’s second ever
event on the EDGA circuit as he claimed his first ever win by an impressive 10
shots.

Brendan praised his playing partner, Holland’s Daphne Van Houten, for the high standard of her play and said he enjoyed the ‘match play’ feel of their day.
Brendan who is currently playing
off a handicap of 2 was a former full time student of the school just as
recently as last year. He was always an extremely willing competitor and was
indeed the model student during his 2 years at the school. After joining the
school as a 4 handicapper Brendan’s scoring continued to improve and became
more and more consistent over the 2 years allowing him to always be competitive
during events. Brendan’s highlights at the school were representing the school
twice in the British Schools and Colleges finals two years running finishing in
the top 5 in the second year at Forrest of Arden Golf Club, Birmingham.
Throughout Brendan’s time at the
school the coaches were always extremely impressed with Brendan’s attitude and
determination to improve and progress and it is that what is currently making
him a huge success presently.
It was indeed a fantastic win for Brendan with the next key
event likely to be a major tournament in America.