Sergio Garcia fired another sparkling round in Boston to claim a one-shot at the halfway point of the Deutsche Bank Championship on 13-under par.
Saturday, 31 August 2013
ADAM DUNTON LEADS AT HALFWAY IN SOUTH EAST DISTRICT OPEN
Last year's winner, Adam Dunton (McDonald Ellon) leads the South East District Open field with Sunday's two rounds to come.
Dunton had Saturday scores of 67 and 65 over the par-69 West Linton Golf Club layout for a two-under-=par tally of 136.
There was an Aberdeenshire 1-2-3 at the end of the first round of the 72-hole SGU Order of Merit event.
Kevin Duncan (Cruden Bay) led on three-under 66, a shot ahead of Adam Dunton (pictured right) with John Duff (Newmacfhar0 lying third on 68.
On 69 were Craig Howie (Peebles), Kyle McClung (Wigtownshire Co) and Graham Robertson (Silverknowes).
Scott Borrowman (Dollar) was one of five players on 70. The others included SGU Order of Merit title contender James White (Lundin).
White's only rival for the title in this the last counting event, Jack McDonald (Kilmarnock Barassie), winner of last weekend's North of Scotland Open at Nairn and, before that, the Tennant Cup, shot a first-round 71 at West Linton.
The first round cut fell at 152 and the second-round CSS was 73 (reduction only).
There is a long delay in producing the second-round totals so it my be Sunday morning before we displaythem.
FIRST ROUND SCOREBOARD AT WEST LINTON
Par 69 CSS 72.
Dunton had Saturday scores of 67 and 65 over the par-69 West Linton Golf Club layout for a two-under-=par tally of 136.
There was an Aberdeenshire 1-2-3 at the end of the first round of the 72-hole SGU Order of Merit event.
Kevin Duncan (Cruden Bay) led on three-under 66, a shot ahead of Adam Dunton (pictured right) with John Duff (Newmacfhar0 lying third on 68.On 69 were Craig Howie (Peebles), Kyle McClung (Wigtownshire Co) and Graham Robertson (Silverknowes).
Scott Borrowman (Dollar) was one of five players on 70. The others included SGU Order of Merit title contender James White (Lundin).
White's only rival for the title in this the last counting event, Jack McDonald (Kilmarnock Barassie), winner of last weekend's North of Scotland Open at Nairn and, before that, the Tennant Cup, shot a first-round 71 at West Linton.
The first round cut fell at 152 and the second-round CSS was 73 (reduction only).
There is a long delay in producing the second-round totals so it my be Sunday morning before we displaythem.
FIRST ROUND SCOREBOARD AT WEST LINTON
Par 69 CSS 72.
| Player | Club | Score | Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN DUNCAN | Cruden Bay | -3 | 18 |
| ADAM DUNTON | McDonald | -2 | 18 |
| JOHN DUFF | Newmachar | -1 | 18 |
| CRAIG HOWIE | Peebles | E | 18 |
| KYLE McCLUNG | Wigtownshire | E | 18 |
| GRAHAM ROBERTSON | Silverknowes | E | 18 |
| JAMES WHITE | Lundin | 1 | 18 |
| SCOTT BORROWMAN | Dollar | 1 | 18 |
| SEAN McGARVEY | Dunbar | 1 | 18 |
| CRAIG ROSS | Kirkhill | 1 | 18 |
| GRAHAM BELL | BATHGATE | 1 | 18 |
| LEWIS BAIN | Musselburgh | 2 | 18 |
| RYAN CAMPBELL | Falkirk | 2 | 18 |
| MALCOLM PENYCOTT | Whiting Bay | 2 | 18 |
| JACK MCDONALD | KILMARNOCK BARASSIE | 2 | 18 |
| ALEXANDER CULVERWELL | Dunbar | 3 | 18 |
| JACKSON BERRY | TORWOODLEE | 3 | 18 |
| JAMES AITKEN | ALLOA | 3 | 18 |
| SAM BINNING | Ranfurly Castle | 3 | 18 |
| DANIEL KAY | Dunbar | 3 | 18 |
| LEE MORGAN | Dunbar | 4 | 18 |
| FRASER MOORE | Glenbervie | 4 | 18 |
| ALAN CRAWFORD | Deer Park | 4 | 18 |
| MATTHEW CLARK | Kilmacolm | 4 | 18 |
| ANGUS CARRICK | Douglas Park | 5 | 18 |
| LIAM BALNEAVES | Greenacres NZ | 5 | 18 |
| KENNY MACASKILL | Turnberry Staff | 5 | 18 |
| JAMIE LAMB | Lanark | 5 | 18 |
| ANTHONY BLANEY | Liberton | 5 | 18 |
| ALAN SUTHERLAND | Ladybank | 6 | 18 |
| MICHAEL BODDIE | Dunbar | 6 | 18 |
| PAUL DESOISA | ROYAL BURGESS | 6 | 18 |
| GORDON STEVENSON | Whitecraigs | 6 | 18 |
| RYAN BOYLE | Bathgate | 7 | 18 |
| STEVEN SMITH | Marriott Dalmahoy | 7 | 18 |
| STEVEN RENNIE | Drumpellier | 7 | 18 |
| JACK ROGAN | LONGNIDDRY | 7 | 18 |
| BEN McLEOD | Musselburgh | 7 | 18 |
| PAUL REILLY | Kilmacolm | 7 | 18 |
| JORDAN MILNE | Elgin | 8 | 18 |
| LEE FLANNIGAN | Bathgate | 8 | 18 |
| GORDON YATES | COLVILLE PARK | 8 | 18 |
| MICHAEL DAILY | Erskine | 8 | 18 |
| COLIN RIDDLE | Torwoodlee | 8 | 18 |
| TOM WATSON | St Andrews | 8 | 18 |
| RICHARD GILL | Edinburgh Thistle | 8 | 18 |
| RYAN WALSH | Kirkcaldy | 8 | 18 |
| COLIN BAIRD | Bothwell Castle | 8 | 18 |
| LYLE McALPINE | Royal Dornoch | 8 | 18 |
| SCOTT MCCANDLESS | BATHGATE | 9 | 18 |
| TOM CALDWELL | Silverknowes | 9 | 18 |
| KENNY GUNYEON | Murcar Links | 9 | 18 |
| CHRIS WOOD | North Berwick | 9 | 18 |
| JORDAN SHAW | Boat of Garten | 9 | 18 |
| SIMON LOCKHART | Bathgate | 9 | 18 |
| ANDREW KERR | Greenmount | 9 | 18 |
| JEFF WRIGHT | Forres | 10 | 18 |
| GARY THOMSON | Duddingston | 10 | 18 |
| AODAN DONNELLY | Murrayfield | 10 | 18 |
| ANDY LAWRIE | Torwoodlee | 12 | 18 |
| KEITH REILLY | Silverknowes | 12 | 18 |
| JACK VALANTINE | Musselburgh | 13 | 18 |
| EWEN MATTHEW | Kirriemuir | 13 | 18 |
| MIKE GARY | North Berwick | 14 | 18 |
| STEVEN AITKEN | Falkirk Tryst | 14 | 18 |
| JORDYN RHIND | Kingsfield | 15 | 18 |
| CALUM BURGESS | Musselburgh | 16 | 18 |
| ALASDAIR SIMPSON | North Berwick | 16 | 18 |
| STUART BLAIR | Royal Musselburgh | 19 | 18 |
| CAMERON FARRELL | Cardross | NR-W/D | 18 |
| CRAIG DEERNESS | Harburn | NR-W/D | 18 |
| ALISTER HAIN | St Andrews | NR-W/D | 18 |
| CRAIG CHALMERS | Calder | NR-W/D | 18 |
| CAMERON HAY | Bruntsfield Links | NR-W/D | 18 |
| MILAN GOVAN | Deer Park | NR-W/D | 18 |
| JAMIE ALEXANDER | Gourock | NR-W/D | 18 |
| MARC REID | ROYAL MUSSELBURGH | NR-W/D |
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Bond takes surprise Wales Open lead
Welshman Liam Bond is the surprise leader of the Wales Open at the halfway stage on five under par at Celtic Manor.
Garcia leads the way at Deutsche Bank Championship
Sergio Garcia raced to the top of the Deutsche Bank Championship leaderboard after carding a seven-under 64 in his second round at TPC Boston
DUTCHMAN DAAN'S THE MAN IN NORTHERN IRELAND CHALLENGE
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Daan Huizing will take a six shot lead into the final round of the Northern Ireland Open Challenge presented by Clannah and XJET after a flawless third round of five under par 66 saw him soar clear of the field at the Galgorm Castle Golf Club.
The flying Dutchman has not made a bogey at Galgorm since the first hole of his second round on Friday morning and such consistency, coupled with five third round birdies, has put the 22 year in a brilliant position to claim a maiden Challenge Tour title.
Huizing will begin the final day six clear of Sweden's Jens Dantorp, Englishman James Heath and Germany's Bernd Ritthammer, who posted respective scores of 69, 65 and 68 to move into a share of second spot on ten under.
Former Ryder Cup player Oliver Wilson posted his own 68 to move to nine under, but Daan is most certainly the man to catch at the €170,000 event.
"It took me a few holes to relax into the round today but once I did that I managed to play really well and take a few chances," said Huizing, who has produced four top five Challenge Tour finishes in just six appearances this season.
"I knew that I had a nice lead and once I got into my game today I just wanted to keep going and to try and make as many birdies as I could because the bigger the lead I have then the better it is going into the final round.
"To be six ahead is really good because I can probably be a little bit more conservative tomorrow. If I had only been a couple under today then there would have been a few guys who would be looking at the scores know if they shot six under in the final round then they could catch me, so it is good to have such a lead going into the final round."
Huizing revelled in the fantastic atmosphere at Galgorm Castle, with 6,072 people coming through the gates to watch some of Europe's finest young talents in action.
"The crowds here are so knowledgeable and it makes a really big difference when you are playing in front of a British crowd," said Huizing.
"Their appreciation if good shots just makes you want to perform for them so I hope they come out tomorrow and keep supporting the tournament because it has been amazing to play in front of so many people this week."
Unfortunately the home galleries could not inspire the home players to make a third round move at Galgorm, with Jonathan Caldwell the leading Irishman on five under par.
But those who do make it through the gates for Sunday's final round could just be witnessing the birth a star, as Huizing looks to close out his first Challenge Tour win and take a huge step towards promotion to The European Tour.
THIRD-ROUND TOTALS
Par 213 (3x71)
197 D Huizing (Ned) 65 66 66
203 J Dantorp (Swe) 65 69 69; J Heath (Eng) 67 71 65; B Ritthammer (Ger) 64 71 68
204 O Wilson (Eng) 66 70 68
205 S Walker (Eng) 71 70 64
206 N Lemke (Swe) 70 69 67; J McLeary (Sco) 66 75 65; M Armitage (Eng) 70 65 71
207 A McArthur (Sco) 65 70 72; P Widegren (Swe) 67 72 68;
208 D Stewart (Sco) 70 66 72; M Ford (Eng) 71 69 68; D Vancsik (Arg) 69 70 69; A Johnston (Eng) 66 73 69; J Caldwell (Nir) 68 69 71; M Crespi (Ita) 67 69 72; G Houston (Wal) 67 69 72
209 T Pilkadaris (Aus) 66 71 72; T Nørret (Den) 66 75 68; J Guerrier (Fra) 68 70 71; J Barnes (Eng) 68 73 68; M Glauert (Ger) 70 69 70; J Mikkelsen (Nor) 69 69 71; N O'Briain (Irl) 67 70 72; T Hatton (Eng) 67 72 70; R Kakko (Fin) 70 70 69; J Carlsson (Swe) 68 69 72; L Goddard (Eng) 69 71 69
210 G Stal (Fra) 68 73 69; H Porteous (RSA) 68 70 72; M Murphy (Irl) 72 69 69; R McGowan (Eng) 65 69 76; B Parker (Eng) 68 71 71; J Ruth (Eng) 64 71 75
211 N Ravano (Ita) 71 70 70; B Hebert (Fra) 67 69 75; C Russo (Fra) 67 71 73; M McGeady (Irl) 65 72 74; R McGee (Irl) 70 70 71; A Bernadet (Fra) 71 70 70; D McElroy (am) (Nir) 67 70 74
212 G Murray (Sco) 67 72 73; J Senior (Eng) 68 73 71; N Dougherty (Eng) 66 73 73; F Calmels (Fra) 69 71 72; S Kim (SKor) 69 71 72; H Joannes (Bel) 71 68 73; E Dubois (Fra) 72 69 71; D Perrier (Fra) 68 70 74; B An (Kor) 68 71 73; D Im (USA) 67 69 76; R Whitson (am) (Nir) 71 69 72
213 N Kearney (Irl) 69 71 73; V Riu (Fra) 70 70 73; R Steiner (Aut) 71 70 72; S Tiley (Eng) 70 71 72; J Garcia Pinto (Esp) 70 71 72
214 J Lima (Por) 70 70 74; G Shaw (Nir) 68 72 74; D Griffiths (Eng) 68 73 73
215 P Archer (Eng) 69 72 74
216 P Dwyer (Eng) 70 71 75
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Golf world in shock as hero of Ryder Cup Bernard Gallacher fights for life
The world of golf has been praying for the recovery of Bernard Gallacher, the former Ryder Cup captain who is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack.
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MONTY MARCHES THREE CLEAR IN BID FOR FIRST SENIOR TOUR WIN
Colin Montgomerie on the downswing today. Picture by courtesy of Getty Images(c)
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A stunning run of six consecutive birdies helped Colin Montgomerie surge into a commanding lead as the Scot searches for his maiden European Senior Tour win at the Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters.
After trailing by one overnight, Montgomerie looked in imperious form in signing for a second superb 68 in a row to move three clear of two-time Senior Masters champion Carl Mason on eight under par, while another Scot, Ross Drummond is a shot further back with 18 holes to play at Woburn Golf Club.
There were deceptive conditions for the second day's play, with blanket blue skies and glorious sunshine belying a swirling Woburn wind and a fast and firm Duke's Course that saw scoring conditions difficult and only ten men finish under par by close of play on Saturday.
But Montgomerie, this week making just his third appearance on the Senior Tour and chasing his first professional victory since the 2007 European Open, seemingly revelled in the challenge, bouncing back from an opening bogey at the par five first with six straight pars.
It was at the par four eighth, though, that his round caught fire, holing a 30-foot birdie putt to kick-start a run of six birdies in succession in what was a true masterclass in iron-play.
Montgomerie two-putted for a birdie at the long 11th but besides that the eight-time European Number One's gains at the ninth, tenth, 12th and 13th holes all came after hitting his approaches to three feet or closer.
"I didn't really have to make one putt in that run after holing that long one at the eighth," said Montgomerie, who made a second bogey of the day at the 14th before parring his way in.
"So my irons are good, it's just a question of getting into the right positions and then trying to take advantage. The fairways have firmed up a lot in the last few days and when that happens this course becomes difficult so it's a question of managing your way around.
"It would mean an awful lot to win tomorrow," he continued. "I haven't won for a long time, six years, so it would be very special if I can go on and complete the job."
The leader also took time out to send his best wishes to the hospitalised Bernard Gallacher, who captained Montgomerie in his first three appearances in The Ryder Cup.
He said: "All we can do, as everybody will, is wish him well. Our thoughts go out to him and his family and let's hope he makes a speedy recovery."
Mason, who won this event in 2006 and 2007, birdied three of the four par fives en route to a three under par 69 to finish three shots behind Montgomerie heading into the final round.
If the 60 year old were to triumph on Sunday then the Senior Masters would become the fourth Senior Tour event that Mason has won three times after the English Senior Open, the ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship and the Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors Open.
"I drove the ball beautifully today so I'm very pleased," said 25-time Senior Tour winner Mason. "I managed to stay out of trouble and that is very important around here, it's a real test of golf.
"It's a deceptive course, it's not one of those that is going to get eaten up – it never happens.
"If I can play like that again tomorrow then I will give myself a real chance."
Overnight leader Luis Carbonetti struggled somewhat in the breezy conditions, posting a two over par 74 to finish the day in a tie for fourth place alongside Spain's Miguel Angel Martin on three under par.
SECOND-ROUND TOTALS
Par 144 (2x72)
136 C Montgomerie (Sco) 68 68
139 C Mason (Eng) 70 69
140 R Drummond (Sco) 70 70
141 L Carbonetti (Arg) 67 74, M Martin (Esp) 71 70
142 P Walton (Irl) 69 73
143 S Brown (Eng) 72 71, T Thelen (USA) 71 72, R Gibson (Can) 70 73, P Linhart (Esp) 72 71
144 S Tinning (Den) 73 71, I Woosnam (Wal) 72 72, J Spence (Eng) 70 74, M James (Eng) 69 75
145 A Oldcorn (Sco) 71 74, S Van Vuuren (RSA) 68 77, R Thompson (USA) 74 71
146 J Quiros (Esp) 70 76, C Williams (RSA) 71 75, P Wesselingh (Eng) 74 72, G Wolstenholme (Eng) 74 72, B Cameron (Eng) 73 73, M Kuramoto (Jpn) 74 72, J Bruner (USA) 71 75, A Sherborne (Eng) 69 77, G Manson (Aut) 74 72
147 M Farry (Fra) 72 75, A Franco (Par) 73 74, A Murray (Eng) 77 70, T Johnstone (Zim) 72 75, S McAllister (Sco) 73 74, P Curry (Eng) 75 72, P Fowler (Aus) 74 73
148 N Job (Eng) 76 72, H Buhrmann (RSA) 75 73, P Golding (Eng) 71 77, P Eales (Eng) 78 70
149 J Carriles (Esp) 79 70, S Torrance (Sco) 73 76, G Norquist (USA) 71 78, J Laforce (Can) 77 72, G Brand Jnr (Sco) 74 75, D Durnian (Eng) 78 71, G Banister (Aus) 76 73, S Cipa (Eng) 73 76, M Harwood (Aus) 73 76, G Ryall (Eng) 71 78
150 M Cunning (USA) 72 78, D O'Sullivan (Irl) 77 73, J Harrison (Eng) 75 75
151 P Mitchell (Eng) 75 76
152 S Luna (Esp) 75 77, J Rivero (Esp) 71 81, K Spurgeon (Eng) 75 77, T Elliott (Aus) 75 77
153 D Smyth (Irl) 73 80, S Bennett (Eng) 75 78, G Ralph (Eng) 74 79, D James (Sco) 82 71
154 C Rocca (Ita) 76 78, M Piñero (Esp) 77 77, D Hospital (Esp) 77 77
155 P Barber (Eng) 76 79, P Jonas (Can) 73 82, T Price (Aus) 77 78, W Grant (Eng) 76 79, J Gould (Eng) 79 76
158 B Stevens (Eng) 78 80
159 M McLean (Eng) 81 78
163 A Garrido (Esp) 78 85
167 V Garcia (Esp) 85 82
** P Way (Eng) Retired
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AMERICAN UIHLEIN GOES THREE CLEAR IN WALES OPEN
Picture: Peter Uihlein (courtesy of Getty Images (c)
Peter Uihlein is on course to capture the second European Tour title of a stunning rookie season after opening up a three-shot lead on the third day of the ISPS Handa Wales Open.
The talented American, who is coached by his renowned compatriot Butch Harmon, tamed the Twenty Ten Course in blustery conditions at The Celtic Manor Resort to move into pole position to double his tally of titles, having won the Madeira Islands Open – Portugal – BPI in May.
Uihlein started the season on the Challenge Tour, but will almost certainly finish it by teeing up in the money-spinning DP World Tour Championship, Dubai after a series of impressive performances on The European Tour this term.
His four under par round of 67 in tricky conditions was an exercise in control and patience, and moved the 24 year old to seven under par, three strokes clear of the French duo of Grégory Bourdy and Thomas Levet.
Uihlein, who eagled the par five ninth hole, said: "Today I felt like I was able to slow everything down, and just be in my own element. I was really trying to make sure I didn't get ahead of myself, and keep it at one shot at a time.
"I learnt a lot playing with Jim Furyk in the first two rounds of the [US] PGA Championship, which was an unbelievable experience. Just watching him go about his business, and the way he handles himself, was an education, and that's something I'm trying to do in my game.
"I'm excited. I feel like I've put myself in a good position and given myself opportunities, and that's what it's all about. I feel like the more I do it, the more comfortable I am doing it. Today was a great day and a good step in the right direction, and hopefully I'll be able to repeat it tomorrow."
Levet matched Uihlein's round of 67 to climb 18 places up the leaderboard, from 20th to tied second.
The veteran Frenchman flew out the blocks with four birdies in his first six holes en route to reaching the turn in 32, and whilst his back nine was more of a mixed bag, Levet was understandably delighted with his day's work.
He said: "I'm very happy, because that course is a monster. It's probably not designed to be played in dry conditions and bouncy, and even if you hit a great shot off the tee, on some holes you can still find yourself in trouble. It's so difficult, so I'm really happy with a 67."
Bourdy might have challenged Uihlein for the lead were it not for a double bogey at the short 13th hole, where his tee shot found the water hazard. But he rallied impressively with a fourth birdie of the day at the 15th hole to join his fellow Frenchman on four under par.
Earlier in the day, Swede Peter Hedblom had posted the lowest round of the day, a 66 to climb to three under par. He was later joined on that mark by Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello (71) and Dutchman Joost Luiten (69).
Overnight leader Liam Bond endured a difficult day, labouring to a seven over par round 78 to slip back into a tie for 31st place on two over par.
Scores after round 3:
206 P Uihlein (USA) 69 70 67,
209 G Bourdy (Fra) 67 72 70, T Levet (Fra) 75 67 67,
210 R Cabrera-Bello (Esp) 71 68 71, J Luiten (Ned) 73 68 69, P Hedblom (Swe) 72 72 66,
211 M Korhonen (Fin) 71 70 70, M Nixon (Eng) 72 71 68, D McGrane (Irl) 70 71 70, J Walters (RSA) 71 71 69, G Storm (Eng) 72 67 72,
212 A Hansen (Den) 71 71 70, R Green (Aus) 66 76 70, E De La Riva (Esp) 71 70 71, T Van Der Walt (RSA) 67 71 74,
213 P Waring (Eng) 72 70 71, B Rumford (Aus) 72 69 72, S Kjeldsen (Den) 69 74 70, C Paisley (Eng) 74 69 70, M Foster (Eng) 67 75 71, A Kaleka (Fra) 71 72 70, J Parry (Eng) 71 69 73,
214 S Wakefield (Eng) 70 74 70, M Carlsson (Swe) 72 74 68, R Rock (Eng) 68 73 73, C Lee (Sco) 77 67 70, E Grillo (Arg) 68 76 70, G Fdez-Castaño (Esp) 70 75 69, E Kofstad (Nor) 64 74 76, C Wood (Eng) 66 75 73,
215 D Higgins (Irl) 74 70 71, S Hansen (Den) 72 73 70, L Bond (Wal) 69 68 78, D Drysdale (Sco) 70 73 72, M Tullo (Chi) 74 70 71, S Arnold (Aus) 72 74 69, J Edfors (Swe) 72 69 74, S Benson (Eng) 76 70 69, A Snobeck (Fra) 73 71 71, O Fisher (Eng) 71 72 72, F Aguilar (Chi) 72 72 71,
216 M Baldwin (Eng) 74 72 70, P McGinley (Irl) 70 69 77, R Enoch (Wal) 73 70 73, A Hartø (Den) 72 72 72, B Koepka (USA) 72 71 73, R Fisher (Eng) 71 71 74, J Campillo (Esp) 71 73 72,
217 A Tadini (Ita) 70 72 75, S Chowrasia (Ind) 72 70 75, R Bland (Eng) 75 71 71, A Levy (Fra) 71 69 77, E Pepperell (Eng) 77 69 71, S Dyson (Eng) 76 69 72, T Jaidee (Tha) 71 74 72,
218 J Lara (Esp) 73 70 75, C Doak (Sco) 72 70 76, J Lagergren (Swe) 74 72 72, M Kieffer (Ger) 69 75 74, M Ilonen (Fin) 69 74 75,
219 J Quesne (Fra) 73 69 77, M Jonzon (Swe) 71 74 74, G Maybin (Nir) 71 75 73, T Björn (Den) 72 73 74, R Santos (Por) 70 76 73, R Wattel (Fra) 72 74 73,
220 S Jamieson (Sco) 74 72 74, A Dodt (Aus) 71 75 74,
221 R Coles (Eng) 69 73 79, P Erofejeff (Fin) 71 74 76, R Jacquelin (Fra) 70 71 80,
222 C Cévaër (Fra) 70 72 80,
224 A Marshall (Eng) 71 72 81
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SIX SHARE LEAD ON 67 AT HALFWAY IN KERR INVESTMENTS CLASSIC
There's a logjam for the halfway lead in the Kerr Investments Classic 36-hole pro-am tournament at Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club.
Six players share the lead on three-under-par 67.
They are Christopher Russell (RAS golf course design) 34-33, Stephen Gray (Hayston) 34-33, Paul O'Hara (Clydeway Golf) 32-35, Greig Hutcheon (Banchory_ 34-33, David Orr (Mearns Castle) 34-33 and Craig Matheson (Falkirk Tryst) 37-30.
Matheson, one of the last men to finish in the big field, birdied the 12th, 14th, 16th and 18th for the best inward half of the day and a share of the lead.
O'Hara might have been the clear leader but for a double bogey 6 at the 11th.
Leading by one shot in the two-round pro-am team event are the Dumfries and Galloway GC Juniors 2 trio of Connor Harkness (3), Daniel Robinson (10) and Finlay Copeland (11).
Fraser Mann (Musselburgh) was their pro and they had a net total of 19-under-par 121.
LEADING PRO SCORES
Par 70
67 Christopher Russell (RAW golf course design), Stephen Gray (Hayston), Paul O'Hara (Clydeway Golf), Greig Hutcheon (Banchory), David Orr (Mearns Castle), Craig Matheson (Falkirk Tryst).
69 Christopher Robinson (Portpatrick Dunskey), Fraser Mann (Musselburgh), Graham Fox (Clydeway Golf).
70 Ross Jack (Dumfries and Galloway), Paul McKechnie (Braid Hills0, Jonathan Lomas (Cparington), Craig #ronald (Carluke), Jason McCreadie (Buchanan Castle), Chris Kelly (Cawder0, Robert Arnott (Bishopbriggs).
71 Craig Gordon (Edinburgh GC), Scott Herald (Mearns Castle), Daniel Wood (Hirsel), James McGhee (unatt), Greg McBain(Gamola Golf), Steven Taylor (Bothwell Castle), Christopher Currie (Caldwell), Scott Henderson (Kings Links).
72 Greg Paxton (Ralston), Paul Wilson (Cawder), Gordon Law (Uphall), graeme Brown (Montrose Links), Paul Wardell (Whitekirk), Mark Kerr (Marriott Dalmahoy).
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GB AND I BOYS WIN JACQUES LEGLISE TROPHY SIX POINTS
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:Great Britain and Ireland regained the Jacques Leglise Trophy with a convincing 15 – 9 victory over the Continent of Europe at Royal St David's Golf Club, Harlech in North Wales today. GB and I led the match throughout after the first morning foursomes on Friday and saw out the victory with a 4½ and 3½ win in the final singles this afternoon to reclaim the trophy which the Continent of Europe won last year at Portmarnock.
GB and I had earlier strengthened their grip on the match by winning two and halving the other two matches in the morning foursomes.
That left them requiring only two points from the eight afternoon singles matches to reclaim the trophy and English players Bradley Moore and Marco Penge clinched the points with victories in matches four and five.
"The lads have gone out this year with such a great mentality and it's just great what we've done," said GB and I team captain Ashton Turner, who was a member of the beaten side last year.
"They have more than held their own against the best in Europe.
"Bradley Neil was in last year's team as well so it's been a great experience for both of us knowing that we have won this time. I'm very honoured to have been Captain."
Europe's non-playing Captain Miguel Franco de Sousa was magnanimous in defeat. "It was a great match," he said. "GB and I played good golf. Our boys played good golf as well, it was just not good enough.
"It was a great week. The boys have had a wonderful time all week. Royal St David's is a great venue The golf course was in absolutely top condition. It was presented beautifully and we have really enjoyed it."
Penge clinched the vital point to get GB&I over the line with a 3 & 2 victory over Frenchman Romain Langasque after his England team mate Moore had won the first point of the afternoon. Penge won the third and fourth and they then halved the next seven holes before he moved to three up with a winning par at the 12th. They halved the next two then Langasque won one back with a par at the 15th, only for Penge to close out the match with a winning birdie at the next.
Moore fought back from being two down after three to beat Spain's Mario Galiano 5 and 4. He won the fourth and fifth holes with pars and the sixth, seventh and eighth with birdies to go from two down to three up. He went on to win the 10th and 12th with pars and sealed it with a par at the 14th. Ireland's Robin Dawson ended the match as GB and I's best scorer with three and a half points out of four after beating France's Nicolas Manifacier 4 and 3.
Dawson carded four birdies on the front nine to be three up. He lost the tenth, won the 11th with a birdie and the 12th with a par then, after Manifacier had dramatically holed-in-one to win the short 14th, he won the 15th with a par and the match.
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre won his third point of the match with a 4 and 2 win over Paul Elissalde from France. There was never more than one hole in it until MacIntyre won three holes in a row from the 11th. He closed out the match with a winning par at the 16th.
GB and I Captain Turner was two up after eight in his match against Germany's Michael Hirmer. He lost the ninth to a birdie and then three holes from the 12th to par to go two down. Turner showed character to win the 15th and 16th. The last two holes were halved to ensure half a point for each team.The Boys Amateur Champion Ewen Ferguson was never in front against last year's European Young Masters Champion Renato Paratore, losing 2 and 1. He was three down at the turn, won the tenth and 16th to cut the deficit to one and then lost the 17th to a birdie.
Ferguson's foursomes partner and fellow Scot Bradley Neil also lost by two holes against Spain's Ivan Cantero. The Spaniard was three up after seven. Neil birdied the eighth and tenth to get back to one down but Cantero won the 11th with a birdie.
Neil eagled the 12th and won the 13th to get back to all square but then lost the 14th and 16th to pars. He kept his hopes of a half point alive by winning the 17th but had to concede at the last.
Connor Syme lost to Germany's Dominic Foos after winning the first two holes of the match with birdies. He then lost five in a row to be three down, won the eighth and 11th to get back to one down but then lost the 13th and 15th and halved the 16th to lose 3 and 2. In the morning foursomes Turner and Penge beat Paratore and Foos 5 and 4; Ferguson and Neil halved with Galiano and Cantero; Moore and Dawson halved with Elissalde and Langasque and MacIntyre and Syme beat Ventura and Manifacier 3 and 2.
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Matthew sitting pretty
North Berwick local Catriona Matthew leads by three strokes heading into the final round of the Ladies Scottish Open.
Gallacher still critical
Paul McGinley says his thoughts are with Bernard Gallacher and his family as the Scot's condition remains critical.
Gallacher still in hospital
Former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher remains in a critical condition in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
SOUTH EAST DISTRICT OPEN - WEST LINTON - ROUND 1 SCOREBOARD
| Par 69 |
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| Player | Club | Score | Through |
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| KEVIN DUNCAN | Cruden Bay | -3 | 18 |
| JOHN DUFF | Newmachar | -1 | 18 |
| KYLE McCLUNG | Wigtownshire | E | 18 |
| SCOTT BORROWMAN | Dollar | 1 | 18 |
| SEAN McGARVEY | Dunbar | 1 | 18 |
| GRAHAM BELL | BATHGATE | 1 | 18 |
| JAMES WHITE | Lundin | 1 | 18 |
| CRAIG ROSS | Kirkhill | 1 | 18 |
| STEVEN RENNIE | Drumpellier | 2 | 18 |
| MALCOLM PENYCOTT | Whiting Bay | 2 | 18 |
| ALEXANDER CULVERWELL | Dunbar | 3 | 18 |
| MATTHEW CLARK | Kilmacolm | 4 | 18 |
| ALAN CRAWFORD | Deer Park | 4 | 18 |
| FRASER MOORE | Glenbervie | 4 | 18 |
| LIAM BALNEAVES | Greenacres NZ | 5 | 18 |
| KEITH REILLY | Silverknowes | 6 | 18 |
| PAUL DESOISA | ROYAL BURGESS | 6 | 18 |
| GORDON STEVENSON | Whitecraigs | 6 | 18 |
| RYAN BOYLE | Bathgate | 7 | 18 |
| BEN McLEOD | Musselburgh | 7 | 18 |
| LEE FLANNIGAN | Bathgate | 8 | 18 |
| GORDON YATES | COLVILLE PARK | 8 | 18 |
| JORDAN MILNE | Elgin | 8 | 18 |
| MICHAEL DAILY | Erskine | 8 | 18 |
| KENNY GUNYEON | Murcar Links | 9 | 18 |
| SIMON LOCKHART | Bathgate | 9 | 18 |
| GARY THOMSON | Duddingston | 10 | 18 |
| STEVEN AITKEN | Falkirk Tryst | 14 | 18 |
| JORDYN RHIND | Kingsfield | 15 | 18 |
| STUART BLAIR | Royal Musselburgh | 19 | 18 |
| CRAIG CHALMERS | Calder | NR-W/D | 18 |
| MARC REID | ROYAL MUSSELBURGH | NR-W/D | 18 |
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Golf-Garcia grabs Deutsche Bank lead with 64
NORTON, Massachusetts, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Spain's Sergio Garcia snatched the second round clubhouse lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Saturday after eagling the 18th hole to complete a seven-under-par round of 64.
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Uihlein takes control at Celtic Manor
Peter Uihlein moved into a commanding lead at the Wales Open after carding a third round score of 67 to move seven-under par overall at Celtic Manor, three shots ahead of French duo Thomas Levet and Gregory Bourdy
Golf-European Tour Wales Open scores
Aug 31 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour Wales Open at the par-71 course on Saturday in Newport 206 Peter Uihlein (U.S.) 69 70 67 209 Thomas Levet (France) 75 67 67 Gregory Bourdy (France) 67 72 70 210 Peter Hedblom (Sweden) 72 72 66 Joost Luiten (Netherlands) 73 68 69 Rafael Cabrera-Bello (Spain) 71 68 71 211 Matthew Nixon (Britain) 72 71 68 Justin Walters (South Africa) 71
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