After
going close the past few weeks, New South Welshman Lindsay Wilson has capitalised
on his hot form in Western Australia securing a three shot win at the Nexus
South West Open.
After
going close the past few weeks, New South Welshman Lindsay Wilson has capitalised
on his hot form in Western Australia securing a three shot win at the Nexus
South West Open.
With
rounds of 67, 68, 69 at Bunbury Golf Club for a three round total 13-under the
card, Wilson secured his fourth pro-am victory in his rookie season.
With
a battle unfolding throughout the final round, Wilson produced a timely eagle
on the 17th hole.
With
some breathing room he went onto the secure the win by three shots over South
Australian Jason Norris.
"I’ve
had such a good time in WA this year. The courses have all been fantastic and
to top it off with a big win this week has been great," said Wilson, who also
finished runner-up at the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia’s TX Civil and
Logisitcs WA PGA Championship.
"Bunbury
Golf Club has been a terrific venue and I’m amazed at how much this little club
is supported by the volunteers and members of the club. They definitely made it
a special week."
Norris
was piped at the post for the third time in his long history with the event.
"This
tournament has been great to me. Although I’ve not crossed the line, yet!, it’s
always one of my favourites," said Norris, who has been playing the South West
Open since 1996.
At
7-under the card were Kim Felton and Alexander Pitty while a further shot back
were Andrew Martin and Brad Moules rounding out the top-5.