Wallace Booth Triumphs in Dollar Shoot-out

Wallace Booth triumphed in Dollar Golf Club’s Eagle and Birdie Challenge with an astonishing 22 under par total over three rounds. The event was part of the club’s “Drive to Survive” fundraising programme and featured a novel 3 rounds in one day format.
All the players entered into the spirit of the competition by “going for everything” on the day. This probably caused a few scoring hiccups as safety first was definitely not on the players minds. The Walker Cup duo of Wallace Booth and Gavin Dear dominated the day – exchanging birdies and the odd eagle in an exciting duel. With only one stroke in and three holes to play a close finish was on the cards. However Gavin came unstuck on the 16th when his effort to hit the tight 296 yard, par 4 16th off the tee ended up in impenetrable rough and he ran up a high number.

This left Wallace out on his own and he finished the third round with an astonishing 58. “That’s the lowest I’ve ever scored” said Wallace “and the whole day was tiring but great fun”. The home club’s Scott Borrowman produced a creditable 17 birdies but the odd wayward drive kept him and Gordon Yates off the pace. The pair finished 3rd and 4th respectively.

Collectively the players finished an impressive 46 under par and accumulated 73 birdies and 5 eagles – ensuring that the healthy crowd enjoyed a really exciting day’s golf. Tour Pro Callum Macaulay added to the fun with a “Beat the Pro” challenge taken up by many spectators – a few of whom walked away with a cherished “I beat the Pro” certificate.

Dollar’s finance convener Dugdale Bradley commented “This has been a great day for the club. I’d like to thank all the players and the SGU for their help in creating this unique event. We’ve got our fundraising campaign off to an excellent start. Even more encouraging for us we are now picking up new members and social members again. Special rates are still available to new members and if anyone wants to join our friendly club you will be made most welcome”.