Home win for George Murray in Scotland.

A brilliant final hole birdie cemented George Murray’s first professional victory in his homeland at the Scottish Hydro Challenge after a superb final round performance at the Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Course in Aviemore.

The 27 year old was a model of composure as he compiled an outstanding final round of five under par 66 to take the title by four shots from Sweden’s Magnus Carlsson, with England’s Lee Slattery sharing third place with Norwegian Marius Thorp on ten under.

Michael McGeady who was invited to the tournament on a sponsers invitation took advantage and found himself in joint 8th place after hitting rounds of 68,74,68 and a brilliant closing round of 66.His 8 under par total won him €4,933 and a place in the next tournament.

Colm Moriarty from Athlone was the next best Irishman in 21st position on 5 under par.Clandeboys Johnny Caldwell was 37th on 1 under par and Lurgans Gareth Shaw fell back over the weekend to finish down in 54th place on 2 over par.

Paul o Hanlon from the Curragh who like Mc Geady was on a sponsers invite didn't perform too well in his first ever Challenge tour event.He scored 73,77 to miss the level par 36 hole cut by 8 shots.

Results from the Scottish Hydro Challenge at Macdonald Spey Valley GC,Aviemore.

Winner: George Murray -17 267 €32,000.
8th: Michael Mc Geady -8 276 €4,933.
21st:Colm Moriarty -5 279 €1,960.
37th:Jonathon Caldwell -1 283 €1,280.
54th:Gareth Shaw +2 286 €700.

Missed Cut 142

Paul o Hanlon 150.