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McGeady wins SWALEC Wales Challenge

Michael McGeady has won his first title on the Challenge Tour
Michael McGeady has won his first title on the Challenge Tour

Ireland's Michael McGeady has won his first title on the Challenge Tour, defeating Sweden's Joel Sjoholm in a play-off at the Vale Hotel Golf and Spa Resort.

Both players had finished on four under par, with McGeady shooting a 68 to catch the Swede who had led going into the final round.

McGeady, who had only won €4,226 in his previous nine events on the Tour this season, won the play-off to pick up the winner's cheque for €22,400.

Ireland's Gareth Maybin was tied for third on 3 under par after a closing 69.

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