Anglo-Scot Murray White first pro to retain 
PGA Super 60s title

Centurion Club PGA Professional Murray White (left) and amateur Glyn Radcliffe attached for free use courtesy of Jan Kruger at Getty Images…/

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By Lee McLAUGHLIN

Anglo-Scot Murray White made golf history as he became the first pro to successfully defend the PGA Super 60s Championship title.

The Centurion Club pro, partnered by seven handicapper Glyn Radcliffe of Mill Hill Golf Club, sealed his place in the record books after the pair claimed victory on the first hole of a sudden death play-off at Caldy Golf Club.

A second successive round of 67 saw them tie at 10 under par 134 for the tournament with Chesterfield PGA pro Mike McLean and his amateur partner John Wheeldon, who birdied the last for a 68 to add to their opening day 66 and force the shoot-out.

But the conclusion ended without any more fireworks as Murray made par on the first hole of extra-time – missing a birdie chance from seven feet. 

That left McLean and Wheeldon seemingly straight forward putts from two feet to take the play-off down the second. However, both missed leaving Murray and Radcliffe as victors.

Murray, surprised to find himself in the annals of PGA history with the win, said: “It would be better if I’d holed my putt to win but these things happen. I misread my putt from six or seven feet but so did the other two and a win’s a win I suppose.

“I’ve had bad experiences of play-offs in the past, having lost in a couple, so this is the first positive one but I do feel for the other two guys.

“I’m pleased with the outcome and pleased with how we played today. We putted really well, linked in nicely and had a bit of a wobble up the last but you’ve got to have a wobble somewhere.

“This has been huge for Glyn, but he definitely played his part over what has been a very good golf course.”

Radcliffe, who plays with White every week but only got the call to play in the Championship a week ago, admitted the occasion did get to him.

“I was in tears walking back up after the play-off,” he said.

“Murray only asked me last week to come and play and I had no hesitation, although I’ve not been playing well this year having dropped from four to seven of  a handicap  but this has been outstanding.

“I can’t believe we’ve won it. I was so nervous in the play-off, I’ve never been so nervous in my life but to win like we did was unfair on the other guys.”

Murray pocketed £1,250 for the win, while McLean's consolation was £1,000.

The Superb 70s title, offering pairings aged 70 and over a chance of some silverware, was won by Maurice Bembridge and his partner Michael Curley, who were overall winners two years ago. They finished on five-under-par after a second round six-under-par 66.

PGA SUPER 60S CHAMPIONSHIP at Caldy Golf Club, Wirral, Merseyside, August 19-20.

LEADING FINAL TOTALS

par 144 (2x72)

134 Murray White (Centurion Club)  and Glyn Radcliffe (7)  67 67, Mike McLean (Chesterfield)  and  Jack Wheeldon (8) 66 68 (White and Radcliffe won play-off)

136 John Donoghue   and David Harrison (7) 70 66

137 Brian Evans (Quinta Do Lago) and Brian Hill (15)  70 67,

Graham Burroughs (Boyce Hill) and Robert Hubbard (10) 70 67, Nick Ryan (Ringway) and Ron Harrison (2) 69 68, Steve Harrison (Eden) and Bob Harrison (21) 69 68, Andy Bownes (North Warwickshire) and David Falkner (8) 68 69, John Hudson (Rivenhall Oaks) and Alf Main (13) 65 72

138 Dave Edwards (Dave Edwards Golf Show) and John Killeen (9) 70 68, Brent Ellis (Filton) and Geoff Anderson (19)  66 72


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