Monday, August 28, 2006

GLENEAGLES PGA SCOTTISH PRO TITLE

DEAN ROBERTSON LOOKS BACK AND SAVOURS
SUCCESS IN PLAY-OFF AGAINST CRAIG LEE

Dean Robertson, 35-year-old former European Tour player, was today savouring his play-off victory over Craig Lee in the Gleneagles Scottish professional championship over the PGA Centenary Course at the Perthshire venue.
Robertson and Lee had tied at 17-under-par 275 after the regulation 72 holes.
Robertson holed a 30ft birdie putt at the second extra hole to win the £8,800 and the title.
It was Dean's first 72-hole victory in the Italian Open in 1999.
Since then he has suffered clinical depression, which eventually cost him his place on the European Tour.
Robertson looked as though he was going to throw away his victory chance in the fourth round when he dropped five shots to par over the first seven holes.
"I had a terrible start and it was hard going. I was struggling to findy any rhythm and had to dig deep to try and compose myself," said Dean later.
"I went into a little toilet hut near the 12th tee for a quick break. I washed my face and looked in the mirror and told myself: 'Come on and forget what's gone on so far.'
"I really got going after that and I'm so delighted to have won. This is an emotional moment for me and it's a huge boost to my confidence."
Runner-up Lee had a three-shot lead with five holes to play but birdies by Robertson at the 15th, 16th and 17th put them on level terms.
Scott Henderson (Kings Links) and Greig Hutcheon (Peterculter) were among a group who shared thid place on eight-under-par 284.

LEADING TOTALS

275 Dean Robertson (Czech Design) 69 70 63 73 (£8,800), Craig Lee (All Swing Golf Centre) 67 69 68 71 (£6,600).
284 Andrew Oldcorn (Kings Acre) 71 73 71 69, Paul McKechnie (Braid Hills) 69 70 75 70, Scott Henderson (Kings Links) 70 73 69 72, Greig Hutcheon (Peterculter) 74 66 71 73, Chris Doak (unatt) 70 72 69 73, David Orr (East Renfrewshire) 68 71 69 76 (£2,879 each).
289 Gary McFarlane (Clydebank & District) 71 76 72 70, Alistair Webster (Edzell) 76 72 71 70 (£1,197 each).
290 Graham Rankin (Drumpellier) 73 72 69 76 (£970).
291 Samuel Cairns (Westerwood) 71 71 76 73 (£925).
293 Craig Gordon (unatt) 75 69 78 71 (£850), Gordon Law (Uphall) 74 70 75 74 (£850 each).
294 Colin Gillies (Kingsfield) 75 74 72 73, Brian Marchank (unatt) 71 73 75 75, Mark Loftus (Cowglen) 73 75 71 75, Robert Arnott (Bishopbriggs GR) 79 70 70 75 (£715 each).
295 Kenny Walker (Castle Park Golf Club) 74 75 73 73, Craig Ronald (Carluke) 72 71 76 76, David Thomson (Carnegie Club) 72 68 78 77, Ross Drummond (Prestwick DR) 71 74 71 79 (£572 each).
Other scores included:
296 Graeme Lornie (Aspire Golf Centre) 76 75 69 76(£480).

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