HORSEY RUNNER-UP IN TASMANIA

England international David Horsey finished runner-up in the Tasmanian Open championship at Devonport Golf Club.
A closing afternoon round of 67 left the Cheshire golfer on 266, 14 under par, a stroke behind the winner, Australia’s Rohan Blizard, who closed with 68.
Horsey led after a first-round 65 and was still clear after repeating it in round two. But while the 21-year-old returned 69 on the morning of the final day, Blizard nipped in front with 66 to lead by two. Although Horsey came roaring back with 67, Blizard managed to cling on to his lead by the narrowest of margins.
England’s Stephen Lewton, who beat Blizard to the New South Wales Medal earlier this month, finished seventh on 275 after a closing 67, while Matthew Cryer was one shot further back in ninth.

LEADING FINAL TOTALS
265 R Blizard (NSW) 67 64 66 68.
266 D Horsey (Styal) 65 65 69 67.
268 M Griffin (Vic) 66 67 67 68.
Other scores:
275 S Lewton (Woburn) 69 70 69 67.
276 M Cryer (Coventry) 72 64 70 70.
286 N Howell (Goring & Streatley) 71 73 72 70.