Midland Golf Union
2012 Midland Open Championship
This year's event was held at St Ives and Brampton Park GCs, Cambridgeshire. 98 players played 18 holes on each of the courses on Friday 24th August with the top 40 plus ties playing a further 36 holes at St Ives on Saturday the 25th August.
Top of the leader board after the first 2 rounds on 134 (9 under) was Jack Colegate from Rochester & Cobham Park GC, one ahead of Ed Richardson, Hemsted Forest.
In the 1st round at St Ives, Ryan Evans, Wellingborough GC, shot a course record 65 (7 under).
43 played on the Saturday in warm showery conditions. Going into the afternoon round, Colegate was now 3 ahead of Richardson. All players managed to get through 9 before play was stopped for thunder and lightening. Play resumed at 6.05pm. With failing light and rumbles in the distance, the event was completed 8.10pm.
With a final round of 72 and 1 ahead of Richardson, Jack Colegate was the new Midland Amateur Champion.
Our thanks to all at both clubs for the manner in which they hosted the event. Both course were in excellent condition and staff had obviously put in time to get them to that standard. Catering at both clubs was top quality and our thanks to all the staff who made us feel so welcome. Thanks also must go to all the members who gave up their time to help us out where required.
Our thanks to CAGU for doing all the starting and a big thank you to Hamish Fleming, CAGU Secretary, for all his efforts both prior to and during the event.
My personal thanks to both Club Managers for their help in making this event such a success.
Finally a big thank you to our sponsors who supported the event.
Huntingdon Audi - Hole in one prizes - Unfortunately no one took up the offer.
Golfsmith Europe - players received a 'Greg Norman' polo shirt and goodie bag.
Titleist St Ives - players received 4 Pro Vs.
Jack Colegate - Rochester & Cobham Golf Club
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