Romford's Robert Coles had to settle for a runners-up finish at the OFX Irish Legends.
Coles went into the final round of the Staysure Legends Tour event at Carton House with a three-shot lead on Sunday.
But Johan Edfors produced a sensational, bogey-free 66 to overturn that deficit and win on 17 under par.
Coles finished 14 under par in second place, as Italy's Emanuele Canonica took third on 11 under par.
Coles had carded consecutive rounds of 65 but admitted he was unable to produce his best golf when it mattered most.
He said: "It was a struggle.
"I really didn't play well enough.
"Every time I had an opportunity to maybe put Johan under any pressure, I didn't really hit good enough shots.
"But he played fantastic and was a very deserved winner."
The Englishman also highlighted the challenge posed by the changing conditions.
He added: "It really got up today.
"It was such a nice calm week up until then, but today the wind really got up and the tournament played a lot tougher, especially the front nine.
"It was a good week, just disappointing that I didn't play well when I had the chance."
Despite Edfors' charge, Coles continued to battle until the closing holes.
"You're always trying to put someone under pressure and just keep going for your own sake," he said.
"I had a chance on 17, but I left it short.
"In your own mind, you're just trying to do the best you can."
Coles will nevertheless head to Trump International Golf Links with confidence next month for the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship, having enjoyed success there in 2024 and with another strong opportunity to contend.
He said: "I'm always looking forward to going back there.
"Obviously it's a different golf course this year, but I had the chance to play it last year and I'm actually hoping to get up there next weekend to have a look.
"I'm really looking forward to going back there and hopefully having a nice week."
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