It was two completely contrasting final days for the respective winners of the ISPS Handa World Invitational at Galgorm Castle.
In the men’s event, Dan Brown completed a stunning wire-to-wire success to claim his maiden professional win.
While in the ladies' event it took a play-off to decide the winner, with Alexa Pano eventually finishing on top.
After rounds of 76-70-69-66, Pano ended the tournament with a total of eight-under-par and found herself in a playoff alongside Germany’s Esther Henseleit and England’s Gabriella Cowley.
The American, who turns 19 today, headed back down 18 and made a birdie on the first play-off hole, as did Cowley to send them back to the tee.
Despite her tee shot ending up in the trees, Pano made a par on the second playoff hole while Cowley missed her birdie putt as they both headed back to the 18th tee again.
On the third play-off hole, Pano made the green in two and was able to two-putt for a birdie to win her maiden title on the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour.
“I’ve kind of been saying that I really wanted to win this event because it’s on my birthday,” said the LPGA Tour rookie.
“My best friend can contest it has been for like two months.
“It feels so surreal that it’s happened. It’s been a little bit crazy because I didn’t have my clothes and clubs earlier in the week, but it’s all worth it.
“It just feels so surreal right now to have my dad on the bag as well. I can’t actually process that that just happened.”
Stephanie Meadow finished in a share of 27th with Leona Maguire finishing in a share of 16th.
Maguire was later confirmed as part of the European Team for the 2023 Solheim Cup in Finca Cortesin.
The Ireland star shone on her debut in Toledo two years ago.
Maguire said: “I’m really excited to be part of the European Team at this year’s Solheim Cup.
“I had an incredible time in Toledo, it was way beyond my expectations, but I can’t wait to be part of Team Europe on European soil and to play in front of home fans.
“It’s great to be flying the flag for Ireland once again and I hope to have lots of support in Spain.”
Brown had a much more relaxed day.
His six-shot overnight advantage was shaved only slightly as he posted a one under-par round of 69 at Galgorm to reach 15 under par and secure a five-stroke victory over fellow Englishman Alex Fitzpatrick, who finished second on ten under.
“I could never have dreamed this up in the past, however many years or whatever it is. I don’t think it’s sunk in but, yeah, amazing,” said the 28-year-old, who earned his playing privileges via the DP World Tour Qualifying School in 2022.
“I didn’t really putt great yesterday. It was a bit nervy, struggling to get the pace and it was kind of similar again today.
“And then once you got down the closing stretch, last six, seven holes, I said to my caddie, just make sure your pace is good on each putt.
“I almost forgot about the line and all that kind of thing. I was just trying to make sure that it was a decent pace.
“I’m over the moon, but it probably hasn’t sunk in yet.
“I don’t know. I almost still feel like someone’s going to crop up and say there’s another day left or something. But yeah, crazy.”
Tom McKibbin, the only ‘home’ player to make the cut, carded a final round 70 for a share of 20th place.