Gavin Moynihan

Gavin Moynihan (born 17 September 1994) is an Irish professional golfer who plays on the European Tour. Partnered with Paul Dunne, they won the 2018 GolfSixes.

Gavin Moynihan
Personal information
Born (1994-09-17) 17 September 1994
Dublin, Ireland
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Nationality Ireland
Career
CollegeUniversity of Alabama
Turned professional2015
Current tour(s)European Tour
Former tour(s)Challenge Tour
PGA EuroPro Tour
Professional wins2

Amateur career

Moynihan had a successful amateur career winning the Irish Amateur Open Championship in 2012 and 2015 and twice playing in the Walker Cup. He attended the University of Alabama from 2013 but left during his sophomore year.[1][2]

Professional career

Moynihan turned professional immediately after the 2015 Walker Cup, making his professional debut in the 2015 Italian Open. During 2016 he made the cut in the Irish Open and tied for third in the Open La Pinetina on the Alps Tour. He had his first professional win in April 2017 when he won the Lookers Championship on the PGA EuroPro Tour. The next month he was runner-up in the Andalucía Costa del Sol Match Play 9, on the Challenge Tour, losing 2&1 to Aaron Rai in the final. He finished the season in 18th place in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit and then earned a 2018 European Tour card through Q School after finishing tied for 25th place in the 6-round final stage.

Moynihan had a poor start to 2018, although, partnered with Paul Dunne, they won the GolfSixes in early May. It was not until the SSE Scottish Hydro Challenge, towards the end of June, that he made the cut in an individual event. He had a number of better finishes towards the end of the year, including a tie for 8th place in the Andalucía Valderrama Masters, and the season ended successfully when he earned a 2019 European Tour card through Q School after finishing tied for 20th place in the 6-round final stage.[3] He qualified by one stroke for a second year running by sinking a five foot putt on the 18th hole at Lumine Golf Club in Tarragona.[4]

Moynihan started his 2019 European Tour schedule at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open and had a solid 11th place finish.[5] On 3 March 2019, Moynihan finished in a tied 12th position at the Oman Open [6]

Amateur wins

Professional wins (2)

PGA EuroPro Tour wins (1)
No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner-up
1 28 Apr 2017 Lookers Championship –9 (68-68-68=204) 1 stroke Dermot McElroy

Other wins (1)
No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runners-up
1 6 May 2017 GolfSixes
(with Paul Dunne)		 2–0  France − Mike Lorenzo-Vera and Romain Wattel

Team appearances

Amateur

See also

References
  1. "Gavin Moynihan – 2013–14 Men's Golf Roster". University of Alabama Official Athletics Site. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  2. "Gavin Moynihan Leaving Alabama Crimson Tide Golf Team". Golf Channel. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  3. "Final Qualifying Stage – Leaderboard". PGA European Tour. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  4. "Moynihan holds nerve at final green to secure 2019 European Tour card". www.independent.ie. 16 November 2018.
  5. "Moynihan continues ascent". www.independent.ie. 3 December 2018.
  6. "Oman Open 2019". European Tour. 3 March 2019.
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