Jason Norris wins Victorian Open
FROM THE PGA OF AUSTRALIA WEBSITE
A final round two-under, 69 has given Victorian Jason Norris victory in the 2010 Subaru Victorian Open at Spring Valley earlier today.
Norris, now based in Adelaide was never headed finishing at ten-under to win by two shots from Canberra's Chris Campbell.
Veteran Victorians Scott Laycock and David McKenzie tied for third a further two shots adrift.
Another Victorian Heath Reed continued his steady rise through the professional ranks closing with a final round 69 to finish outright fifth at five-under.
Having played at Spring Valley since a junior, 37 year-old Norris leant on his home course experiences to build a four stroke lead midway through the final round.
However a series of errant shots on the 13th, 14th and 15th holes threatened to spoil the Victorian's charge to his third professional win.
With his rivals unable to capitalize, Norris made par up the tough par-four 16th, then a birdie on the par-five 17th put the issue beyond doubt.
After a rock-solid par up the last he embraced his emotional mother Lynn, who had come out of her sick bed late in the afternoon to see her son's first win on Victorian soil.
“I think it feels much better than the previous two wins (2007 WA PGA and NSW Open) I’ve had,” said Norris following his victory.
“I know everybody here virtually and it’s good to have that support behind you. Obviously all the way around everyone was hoping I’d do well. It’s a huge thrill.”
Norris collected the winner’s cheque of $17,250 and will look to build on his bank account in the coming weeks as the PGA Tour of Australasia moves across the Tasman for two events in New Zealand before the Moonah Classic and the Victorian PGA Championship at Sandhurst Club in Melbourne in February.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR ALL THE VICTORIAN OPEN SCORES
http://www.pga.org.au/site/_content/document/00039726-source.pdf
FROM THE PGA OF AUSTRALIA WEBSITE
A final round two-under, 69 has given Victorian Jason Norris victory in the 2010 Subaru Victorian Open at Spring Valley earlier today.
Norris, now based in Adelaide was never headed finishing at ten-under to win by two shots from Canberra's Chris Campbell.
Veteran Victorians Scott Laycock and David McKenzie tied for third a further two shots adrift.
Another Victorian Heath Reed continued his steady rise through the professional ranks closing with a final round 69 to finish outright fifth at five-under.
Having played at Spring Valley since a junior, 37 year-old Norris leant on his home course experiences to build a four stroke lead midway through the final round.
However a series of errant shots on the 13th, 14th and 15th holes threatened to spoil the Victorian's charge to his third professional win.
With his rivals unable to capitalize, Norris made par up the tough par-four 16th, then a birdie on the par-five 17th put the issue beyond doubt.
After a rock-solid par up the last he embraced his emotional mother Lynn, who had come out of her sick bed late in the afternoon to see her son's first win on Victorian soil.
“I think it feels much better than the previous two wins (2007 WA PGA and NSW Open) I’ve had,” said Norris following his victory.
“I know everybody here virtually and it’s good to have that support behind you. Obviously all the way around everyone was hoping I’d do well. It’s a huge thrill.”
Norris collected the winner’s cheque of $17,250 and will look to build on his bank account in the coming weeks as the PGA Tour of Australasia moves across the Tasman for two events in New Zealand before the Moonah Classic and the Victorian PGA Championship at Sandhurst Club in Melbourne in February.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR ALL THE VICTORIAN OPEN SCORES
http://www.pga.org.au/site/_content/document/00039726-source.pdf
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