15 - 17 May 1998
Woodbrook GC, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
He beat experienced Australians Terry Gale and Noel Ratcliffe with a birdie three at the fifth visit to the 18th green after the trio had tied on eight under par 208. It was his first significant tournament win.
Peter McEvoy, course designer for Woodbrook Golf Club, host to the 1998 AIB sponsored PGA Irish Seniors Open has predicted a demanding test will await the European Senior Tour’s top golfers on May 15-17.