George Young, NE District secretary (left) presents the Phillips Trophy to David Morrison.


David Morrison wins Phillips Trophy


By COLIN FARQUHARSON
David Morrison (Meldrum House) won the North-east District's Phillips Trophy stroke-play competition at Royal Tarlair today.
It was his third success in this tournament over the past four years.
Last year's winner, Callum Bruce, did not defend. He played instead in the Battle Trophy tournament at Crail.
Morrison spreadeagled the field with rounds of 70 and 69 for a 139 total, finishing three strokes ahead of runner-up Barrie Edmond (Bon Accord)  (71-71) and six ahead of third-placed Jordan Calder (Newmachar) (72-73).
Third-placed Jordan Calder (Newmachar) was a further three shots behind with 72 and 73 for 145.


FINAL TOTALS
Par 142 (2x71). SSS 69. CSS 72 72
1 David Morrison (Meldrum House) 70 69 139
2 Barrie Edmond (Bon Accord) 71 71 142
3 Jordan Calder (Newmachar) 72 73 145
4 Gavin Sutherland (Newmachar) 73 73 146
5 Calvin Cheyne (Newmachar) 74 72 146
6 Mike Findlay (Cullen Links) 72 75 147
7 Scott Anderson (Peterhead) 77 70 147
8 Timothy Gray (Royal Aberdeen) 75 77 152
9 Adam Strachan (Hazlehead) 77 75 152
10 Andy Campbell (Murcar Links) 73 80 153
11 Alan Doig (Caledonian) 78 75 153
12 Gary Esson (Portlethen) 78 75 153
13 Barry Brooks (Meldrum House) 78 75 153
14 Greig Kennedy (Hazlehead) 75 79 154
15 Chris Ross (Cullen Links) 79 76 155
16 Ross McNeill (Westhill 79 76 155
17 Andrew Smith Westhill) 80 75 155
18 Graham Cox (Newmachar) 80 76 156
19 Neil Smith (Royal Tarlair) 79 78 157
20 Robert O'Donnell (Oldmeldrum) 78 82 160
Withdrew: Matty Grieg (Bon Accord 79 WD