Kent Golf Limited
The Open Championship Regional Qualifying at The Wildernesse Golf Club – 24th June
The Open Championship Regional Qualifying at The Wildernesse Golf Club – 24th June
An overcast yet warm day for the 118 competitors battling it out for 13 places at The Wildernesse Golf Club. The course was beautifully presented for the Professionals and Amateurs competing, the Kent Amateurs competing were: Oliver Lewis-Perkins (Mid Kent Golf Club), Jamie Wood (Rochester and Cobham Park Golf Club), Sam Statham (Knole Park Golf Club), Kipp Popert (The Wildernesse Golf Club), Nick Panting (Rochester and Cobham Park Golf Club), Liam Burns (Chislehurst Golf Club), Joshua Bristow (Canterbury Golf Club), Jamie Guppy (Littlestone Golf Club), Danny Jones (The Wildernesse Golf Club), Jensen Hull (Hever Castle Golf Club), Mason Essam (Dartford Golf Club), Sam Robertson (Chestfield Golf Club) and Miles Gray (Etchinghill Golf Club).
Some superb scores were had in the fair June conditions including a course record equalling 64 (-8) from Stephen Shephard of the United States. Previous Kent Amateur (now professional) Oliver Sly shot an impressive 66 (-6) to place him in 2nd place and secure his place for Final Qualifying next week. Kent First Team player Liam Burns finished in 3rd place with a superb score of 68 (-4) tied with Kent First Team player Jensen Hull, fresh off a weekend at The Berkshire Trophy. Previous Kent Amateurs of Daniel Brown 70 (-2) and Freddie Price also managed to secure their places to Final Qualifying, Freddie in a nail biting finish in the 9 man playoff for 2 spots which included Kent Amateur Danny Jones who got into the play-off after a 71 (-1).
A superb day had by all and many congratulations to all those who secured their places for Final Qualifying next week, best of luck to everyone in the next round. Many thanks to The Wildernesse Golf Club for their hospitality towards Kent Players and Officials and presenting the course superbly and hosting such an exciting day of qualification.
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