RECORD-BREAKER PATERSON WINS CRAIGMILLAR PARK OPEN
FROM THE SGU WEBSITE
Fifer Greg Paterson reaped the rewards of his South African trip with the SGU men’s elite squad as he won a low-scoring Craigmillar Park Open with a record aggregate of 23-under-par.
The 24-year-old Fifer, who finished second to Matthew Clark in the Capital event twelve months ago, went one better thanks to closing rounds of 64 and 62.
“Being out in South Africa was a massive benefit, as was the trip out to the United Arab Emirates before Christmas as that allowed us to get a lot of technical work done,” said Paterson, pictured by courtesy of Tom Ward Photography
Admitting the sun-kissed weekend in Edinburgh had reminded him of being in South Africa, he added: “Not only were we able to play in weather like this but we were also up against some high-class opposition.
“It was great for Michael Stewart (South African Amateur) and David Law (Northern Open Amateur) to pick up wins during the trip and it shows what a strong squad we have at the moment.”
James White, another member of that squad, looked to be heading for victory in the 50th anniversary of the Craigmillar Park event after opening up a four-shot cushion thanks to a course-record 60 in his third round.
Out in four-under 31, the former Scottish Boys’ champion started for home with three straight birdies, picked another one up at the 14th before finishing with two more for a 29, a shot more than Fraserburgh’s Kris Nicol signed for in his 62 to move into second spot.
Paterson started his final round six off the lead but three birdies in his first four holes put him in contention, especially after White opened with a bogey – his first dropped shot of the day – and then failed to take advantage of some good birdie chances early in the round.
In a flawless closing effort, Paterson was out in 30 and closed with two birdies to come home in 32, a final total of 257 beating Clark’s tournament record by three and giving him the title by the same margin over White.
Royal Birkdale’s Mike Howard closed with scores of 64 and 62 to claim third spot on 262, one shot ahead of Colville Park’s Ross Kellett, who also made a significant move on the final day thanks to scores of 61 and 66.
But the day belonged to Paterson, who admitted it was nice to taste victory after coming close on three occasions in 2010, the most painful having come when he finished third in the Welsh Open Stroke Play Championship after taking a six-shot lead into the final round at Royal St David’s.
“This is a nice way to start the season,” admitted the St Andrews New player who lives at Drumoig.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 280 (4x70)
257 Greg Paterson (St Andrews new) 67 64 64 62.
260 James White (Lundin) 68 63 60 71.
262 Mike Howard (Royal Birkdale) 69 67 64 62.
263 Ross Kellett (Colville Park) 65 71 61 66.
265 Kris Nicol (Fraserburgh) 66 66 61 72.
266 Scott Crichton (Aberdour) 68 67 69 92.
TO VIEW ALL THE FINAL TOTALS ON THE SGU WEBSITE
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The 24-year-old Fifer, who finished second to Matthew Clark in the Capital event twelve months ago, went one better thanks to closing rounds of 64 and 62.
“Being out in South Africa was a massive benefit, as was the trip out to the United Arab Emirates before Christmas as that allowed us to get a lot of technical work done,” said Paterson, pictured by courtesy of Tom Ward Photography
Admitting the sun-kissed weekend in Edinburgh had reminded him of being in South Africa, he added: “Not only were we able to play in weather like this but we were also up against some high-class opposition.
“It was great for Michael Stewart (South African Amateur) and David Law (Northern Open Amateur) to pick up wins during the trip and it shows what a strong squad we have at the moment.”
James White, another member of that squad, looked to be heading for victory in the 50th anniversary of the Craigmillar Park event after opening up a four-shot cushion thanks to a course-record 60 in his third round.
Out in four-under 31, the former Scottish Boys’ champion started for home with three straight birdies, picked another one up at the 14th before finishing with two more for a 29, a shot more than Fraserburgh’s Kris Nicol signed for in his 62 to move into second spot.
Paterson started his final round six off the lead but three birdies in his first four holes put him in contention, especially after White opened with a bogey – his first dropped shot of the day – and then failed to take advantage of some good birdie chances early in the round.
In a flawless closing effort, Paterson was out in 30 and closed with two birdies to come home in 32, a final total of 257 beating Clark’s tournament record by three and giving him the title by the same margin over White.
Royal Birkdale’s Mike Howard closed with scores of 64 and 62 to claim third spot on 262, one shot ahead of Colville Park’s Ross Kellett, who also made a significant move on the final day thanks to scores of 61 and 66.
But the day belonged to Paterson, who admitted it was nice to taste victory after coming close on three occasions in 2010, the most painful having come when he finished third in the Welsh Open Stroke Play Championship after taking a six-shot lead into the final round at Royal St David’s.
“This is a nice way to start the season,” admitted the St Andrews New player who lives at Drumoig.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 280 (4x70)
257 Greg Paterson (St Andrews new) 67 64 64 62.
260 James White (Lundin) 68 63 60 71.
262 Mike Howard (Royal Birkdale) 69 67 64 62.
263 Ross Kellett (Colville Park) 65 71 61 66.
265 Kris Nicol (Fraserburgh) 66 66 61 72.
266 Scott Crichton (Aberdour) 68 67 69 92.
TO VIEW ALL THE FINAL TOTALS ON THE SGU WEBSITE
CLICK HERE
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