Running concurrently with the Amateur is the Notts Open which features 20 professionals from around the County. The pro’s play for the Open Trophy only and the amateurs play for both.
The morning round scoring was tough but an exceptional 1 under par 70 from professional Andy Willey (Oakmere) and the holder of the Open. The next best score was a 72 from Jake Benson (Beeston Fields). Lying in 3rd place with a 73 was Darren Kirton (College Pines), there were several 74’s from various Pro’s and amateurs.
The 2nd round proved no easier for scoring, however Andy Willey added another 70 to post a total of 140, -2 under par, which secured the Open Trophy for the second consecutive year. The winner of the Amateur Championship was Mark Porter (Sherwood Forest), who shot 75+ 69 =144, winning by one shot from the defending champion Killion Ryan (Hollinwell) 76 + 69 = 145, in 3rd place was Jake Benson (Beeston Fields) 72 + 75 = 147.
The winner of the Youths Trophy was Lennon Albans (Hollinwell) with a
74 + 74 = 148, piping 14-year-old Theo Nelson (Coxmoor) who shot
75 + 74 = 149.
The Team Trophy winners were Sherwood Forest:
Lee Shepherd
Mark Porter
Ross Overton
A big thank you to Sherwood Forest GC, a great day with some great golf.
Colin Bee
NUGC President/Secretary
