Daniel Guant wins Europro event at Wensum Valley.

Daniel Gaunt survived a tricky start and a raft of final round challengers to win The Motocaddy Masters at Wensum Valley Hotel Golf and Country Club by five shots at ten under par.

Gaunt began the day three shots clear at seven under par but he bogeyed three of his first six holes to add pressure to his run down the back nine, with Michael Collins shooting 68 earlier in the day to lead in the clubhouse at four under.

After his second round the Australian said there were plenty of chances on the back nine and that proved vital as he picked up four birdies from the 12th and finished in the grand manner with an eagle at the last to card a final round 69, finishing ten under for the tournament – six under for his last seven holes – and five shots clear of Dale Marmion and Andrew Johnston who tied for second place.

“Winning the first event is very big,” said Gaunt, who pockets a cheque for £10,000 for the win. “Topping the Order of Merit at any stage is good and it gives me momentum for the rest of the Tour

It was a mixed week for the 14 Irish competing.Michael Collins and Paul oHanlon played good golf and were rewarded with finishing in joint 4th place on 4 under par.
Tim Rice and Neil oBriain were 25th on +1.Brian McElhinney was 27th on +2.Noel Fox took 74 to finish on +5 and a share of 42nd and Brendan McCarroll had a terrible finish.He took an 80 and finished in 55th place on +11.

The 36 hole cut came at +3.Mark Staunton missed out by 1 shot on +4.Damien Mooney was +5,Michael McGeady +6,Barrie Trainor & Darren McWilliams +7,David Rawlick +12 and Michael Kelly +23.

Irish Results.
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Jt 4th: Michael Collins & Paul oHanlon -4 £1,433 each.
Jt 25th:Tim Rice & Neil oBriain +1 £345 each.
Jt 27th Brian McElhinney +2 £307.
Jt 42nd:Noel Fox +5 £232.
55th :Brendan McCarroll +11 £175.

Missed cut +3.
Mark Staunton +4.
Damien Mooney +5.
Michael McGeady +6.
Barrie Trainor & Darren McWilliams +7.
David Rawluk +12.
Michael Kelly +23.