Monday 3 August 2009

Local,James McLeary wins Scottish event.

Local James McLeary gave the Scottish public something to cheer about when he won the SCOTTISH HYDRO CHALLENGE at the MACDONALD SPEY VALLEY GOLF COURSE after hitting a final round 68 to beat the favorite,Italian Edoardo Molinari by 2 shots.
It was a first Professional victory for 28 year old McLeary.He shot rounds of 69,67,72,68 to finish on 276 -13,pick up a cheque for 32,000 Euros and jump from 57th into 11th position on the order of merit table.
Consolation for Molinari is that his 2nd place finish leaves him on top of the table and has guarenteed his place on the European tour next year.

Simon Thornton dropped down from 9th overnight to 16th after a closing 73. His +1 total earned him 2,700 Euros.
Johnny Caldwell moved up from 47th to 36th with a closing 71.He finished +5 and collected 1,280 Euros.

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