Sunday, January 09, 2011

PAUL SHEEHAN WINS VICTORIAN OPEN

FROM THE PGA OF AUSTRALIA WEBSITE
Paul Sheehan is today back in the winner’s circle after claiming the 2011 Victorian Open at Spring Valley Golf Club.
In front of a large crowd at Spring Valley Sheehan shot a final day round of one-over par 72 which, in the tough conditions, was enough to maintain his lead throughout the day.
He won by two shots with an eight-under-par total of 276 over the par-71 lay-out.
Hitting only five greens in regulation throughout his round Sheehan credited his putter for his first win since 2006, which found the hole on a number of occasions from the far reaches of the greens.
“My putting and my chipping today was just unbelievable. Every hole I had to work for my pars and it was a real challenge,” said Sheehan.
“I’m rapt. I love coming to this tournament and it’s a great venue Spring Valley and to finally win it, I’ve finished second in the Vic Open before – I’ve had a lot of seconds- so it feels great. It’s a great way to start the year.”
Victorian and local crowd favourite Matthew Griffin finished in second place two shots back from Sheehan after also shooting a round of one-over 72 for 278.
“It was close. At the start I played well early and then I just didn’t quite take advantage of opportunities,” said Griffin who is still chasing his first professional title.
“The more you get in these positions the better you get at it. I had my chance today and it didn’t quite happen, so hopefully in the next couple of weeks.”
Tony McNaughton finished in outright third at five-under 279 after a closing 69 while Steve Jones and Aaron Townsend tied for fourth at four-under 280. Jones and Townsend both closed with 72s.
James Nitties finished in equal sixth position at one-under alongside Adam Crawford who shot the best round of the final day, a four-under 67.

LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 284 (4x71)
276 Paul Sheehan 69 68 67 72.
278 Matthew Griffin 67 73 66 72.
279 Tony McNaughton 69 73 68 69.
280 Steven Jones 66 69 73 72, Aaron Townsend 69 74 65 72.

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