Saturday, November 28, 2009

James Nitties loses New South Wales

Open lead to a 64 by Jason Norris

FROM THE PGA OF AUSTRALIA WEBSITE
A vintage Jason Norris has overcome extreme weather conditions - very hot and very windy - to take the outright lead at the 2009 NSW Open following a third round seven-under 64.
The 2007 champion produced the round of the tournament to hold a one stroke-lead from Novocastrian James Nitties heading into Sunday'sfinal round.
His performance puts him at eight-under par after rounds of 70, 71 and 64.
It seems Norris could be back to his career-best form, two years after suffering horrific facial injuries from a freak accident during the 2007 Australian PGA Championship.
A book given to Norris by a friend’s mother has been the tonic to his resurgence.
“Following facial surgery I wasn’t able to fly home so I was stayed there as part of my recovery. The book is called ‘The Secret’ and it’s such a positive book, everyone should read it.”
Two top ten finishes in New Zealand earlier this year have built further on the 38 year-olds confidence.
“After flirting with death a three foot putt doesn’t seem important.”Norris also attributed the Pro-Am Teams Challenge to having a relaxed attitude in today’s difficult conditions.
“The Pro-Am is a good concept if you are going well you can enjoy it and if you aren’t going so well you can focus on the four ball.”
Defending champion Aaron Townsend, playing alongside Norris moved into contention following a three-under, 68 and begin the final day four strokes back.
Overnight leader James Nitties kept his cool as expected high temperatures and strong winds got up in the afternoon.
“It was brutal out there today,” Nitties explained after his round.
“I survived with a two-over, 73 and am really looking forward to tomorrow’s final round.”
Out in the first group having just survived the halfway cut, rookie Nick Cullen went from 51st to 7th following a third round six-under, 65.
The 25 year-old from The Grange, South Australia produced five birdies in a row from 13th to the 17th.
Queensland’s Shaun Harmer may have been out of contention, but his eagle on the 16th was a highlight after he holed out from 110 meters.
LEADING THIRD ROUND TOTALS
Par 213 (3x71)
All players from Australia
205 Jason Norris 70 71 64.
206 James Nitties 65 68 73.
208 Rohan Blizard 71 70 67.
209 Aaron Townsend 70 71 68.
210 Aaron Pike 68 70 72, Heath Read 65 74 71.
211 Nicholas Cullen 70 76 65, Nathan Green 64 76 71, Grant Maoorhead 67 74 70.
212 Michael Bell (am) 70 73 69, Troy Kennedy 72 71 69, Brad Lamb 73 72 67, Leigh McKechnie 70 72 70, Graeme Stockley 72 72 68, Andre Stolz 70 74 68.
205 Jason Norr

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