Martin Galway wins Welsh Seniors
Wire to wire win for ESN member
Martin Galway, former England International won his first national title , capturing the Welsh Seniors at Tenby GC with a fantastic display.
Martin led after a day one with a 4 under par 68 which included 6 birdies and a hole-in-one on the 17th, matching his playing partner, Richard Norton who had aced the 6th earlier in the round in his 68.
A solid 74 in round two in breezy conditions gave Martin a 3 stroke lead going into the final round.
A solid birdie on the opening hole settled any early nerves and he had the luxury of a 4 shot shot lead walking down 18. Martin disappointingly 3 putted the last , but said "it was difficult to putt at that moment as I had let the emotions get to me, I was a little watery eyed!!
The win catapults him into contention for an England recall and will be a player to watch in the Seniors British Open in July as he hopes to make it a Sussex Double following former ESN member Laird Shepherd's incredible win the Amateur last week.
Congratulations to both Martin & Laird on two fantastic wins.
Paul Plant finished a creditable 24th with an excellent level par in round 2 with Steve Graham in 37th in a field of 144.
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Martin led after a day one with a 4 under par 68 which included 6 birdies and a hole-in-one on the 17th, matching his playing partner, Richard Norton who had aced the 6th earlier in the round in his 68.
A solid 74 in round two in breezy conditions gave Martin a 3 stroke lead going into the final round.
A solid birdie on the opening hole settled any early nerves and he had the luxury of a 4 shot shot lead walking down 18. Martin disappointingly 3 putted the last , but said "it was difficult to putt at that moment as I had let the emotions get to me, I was a little watery eyed!!
The win catapults him into contention for an England recall and will be a player to watch in the Seniors British Open in July as he hopes to make it a Sussex Double following former ESN member Laird Shepherd's incredible win the Amateur last week.
Congratulations to both Martin & Laird on two fantastic wins.
Paul Plant finished a creditable 24th with an excellent level par in round 2 with Steve Graham in 37th in a field of 144.
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