Smith Steps Up Challenge

The stunning De Vere Wychood Park played host to the latest Gtour event on Saturday 7 August.

A pretty much full field battled through every weather condition possible and also the course which was set up ready to host the EuroPro tour this week.

For the second event running the Gtour had a Maiden winner as Adam Smith (7) clinched the title by one point over Anthony Renshaw (11).

Smith coming in with 37 points said consistency and patience was the key to succeeding around such a difficult course.

“In terms of scoring you have to put the ball in the right areas and certainly stay away from trouble. The rough was high out there and your ball was just lost straight away. 

“I said before the event that course management was essential but I’m also glad that I holed a few putts which I haven’t been doing lately.”

In what was a tight day in terms of scoring, the players had nothing but praise for the course.

“It’s always a good test and you need some luck out there” said Gtour veteran Ian Roberts. “The weather played a big part I think today, but you know if one or two more putts fell, I could have been up there, but it’s a great course.”

Gary Walker (4) had mixed fortunes but finished well with two birdies:

“I struggled with my game on the front nine, but to come in with 28 points having scored nine on the front is very pleasing. I had a great day though, great course and great company which sums up the Gtour for me.”

Shane Davies (5) came in third place with 35 points to reduce the gap at the top of the Order of Merit to just five points. 

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In what is sure to be an exciting finish, Andrew Lee still sits at the top with 16125 points, but with four events remaining, it is certain to go down to the last event just like last season, where Davies eventually came out champion.

The tour now moves to De Vere Wokefield Park, Berkshire for the second of its August events on Saturday 28 and the 3rd Gtour Major with the Golfbreaks.com Cup. Be sure to book your place now. For more information and to secure your spot go to www.gtour.co.uk