Brendan Lawlor Wins First EDGA Event In Portugal

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.

Afterwards Brendan spoke of his final round stating, “the nerves were there at the start… I hit the ball well and was happy with my performance overall. It was tougher in the wind on the back nine, four or five shots harder than yesterday. I felt calm [on the last three holes] and that’s why I closed it out.” 
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.