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Nitties dominates NSW Mid North Coast


James Nitties is a man to watch this summer as he experiences a surge in form.

James Nitties is a man to watch this summer as he experiences a surge in form.

"JamesNitties made it a hat-trick of wins on the
2015 Choice Hotels PGA Pro-Am Series this week with three wins in four days on
the NSW Mid-North Coast.

Nitties began the streak with a wire-to-wire
victory at the BDM Constructions & Wauchope Real Estate Wauchope Pro-Am
which concluded last Friday.

Joint winner Andrew Kirkman was the only
player to come close to Nitties who continued his red hot form the following
day with a new course record 5-under 67 at South West Rocks Country Club on
Saturday.

Nitties one shot victory over Jamie Hook set
up a Monday showdown at the inaugural Boathouse Resort Hawks Nest Pro-Am.

Joining Nitties in the field was another
former PGA TOUR star Nathan Green who carded his best round in recent weeks
with a 1-under 71 to finish in a tie for third with Hawks Nest Head
Professional Andrew McCormack and Chris Ford.

McCormack was not only hosting a pro-am, he
was also coming off a personal highlight following his wedding over the weekend
to partner Emily who was also on hand as tournament host.

A severe thunderstorm interrupted play Monday
afternoon, forcing a two hour delay.

Nitties may have been hoping to stay on
course as he continued his dominance with five birdies in his first 10 holes
before the suspension of play.

Not deterred by the delay of play, Nitties
returned to the course only to continue a birdie blitz over his closing holes
to card a 8-under 64 and a five shot victory over Ed Stedman who posted a 3-under
69.

The 32-year-old Web.com Tour player has
enjoyed a return to form after a win at the PGA Tour of Australasia’s South
Pacific Open Championship last month.

Nitties credited his recent form to the
quality of courses he has played and the relaxed feeling of being at home in
Newcastle.

"I had a pretty average year in the US and
after losing my Web.com card I guess I knew exactly where I stood and it has
been nice to come home and try to just enjoy my golf again" said Nitties who
returns to the US and his home of Dallas in the coming days to prepare for the
second stage of Web.com Tour qualifying school.

NSW/ACT Order of Merit leader Callan O’Reilly
posted a 1-over round of 73 to finish seventh and will now tackle the second tage
of European Tour qualifying school in a fortnight’s time.

O’Reilly was just one of the rising stars
competing on the NSW Mid North Coast which showcased some of the best courses in
Australia.

"The courses here are just incredible and the
condition of the greens was something we barely see on tour in the states so
its a credit to these clubs who prepare such great courses for us to play,"
added Nitties.


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