Michael McGeady
Irish professional golfer (born 1978)
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Michael McGeady (born 11 May 1978) is an Irish professional golfer.
Full nameMichael McGeady
Born11 May 1978
Derry, Northern Ireland
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight230 lb (100 kg; 16 st)
| Michael McGeady | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Michael McGeady |
| Born | 11 May 1978 Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  Ireland |
| Residence | County Donegal, Ireland |
| Spouse |
Lisa (m. 2008) |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2005 |
| Former tours | Challenge Tour PGA EuroPro Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Career
In 2005, McGeady turned professional. He tied for second in the 2006 Ireland Ryder Cup Challenge and secured his first win as a professional in 2008 at the SWALEC Wales Challenge.[1] In October 2013, he won the Irish PGA Championship at Roganstown.[2]
Professional wins (2)
Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Jul 2008 | SWALEC Wales Challenge | −4 (71-74-71-68=284) | Playoff |  Joel Sjöholm |
Challenge Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | SWALEC Wales Challenge | Joel Sjöholm |
Won with par on second extra hole |
Other wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Oct 2013 | Irish PGA Championship | −9 (66-72-70-67=275) | 1 stroke | Cian McNamara,  Damian Mooney |
Team appearances
Amateur
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing Ireland): 2005
