Jones 'Delighted' after First Tour Win

Welshman Tom Jones won his first Gtour event with an impressive display at Mannings Heath.

In his rookie year on tour Jones knew he needed a strong performance to claim one of the all important semi-final spots in November.

Before the start of play Jones was on the cusp of qualification in the Eagle tier:

“I knew semi-finals were fast approaching so a good performance was going to be crucial,” said Jones who along with the packed field battled the weather elements all day.

“Unfortunately it followed me over the bridge from South Wales and made the day incredibly challenging for all.”
In an attempt to deal with the conditions better Jones drafted in younger brother Alec as a caddie, something he put down to his good performance.

“He was fantastic and he enabled me to concentrate on my golf, which proved to be the difference. In all honesty I had no idea I would play so well, form coming into the competition hadn't been very impressive, but I just had one of those days.

“It seemed as though I couldn't make any mistakes and the birdies came in some great places, my game felt good all day and the guys that accompanied me were encouraging and supportive all the way.”

Jones finished ahead of Ted Jasina in second place and Russell Middleton and Ian Hirth who were a in a tie for third.

A lot of the players used this event to seal their place in the Order of Merit standings and with only two events left before the top-52 head to De Vere Belton Woods, any points at this stage are crucial.

The next event is at De Vere Dunston Hall on Saturday 20 August and with places booking out fast don’t delay in registering as time is running out to seal a spot in the semi-finals.

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