Early pain can’t stop David from cruising to Blaris Lodge victory

A brilliant back nine helped David Payne (17) to victory in the Blaris Lodge trophy at Lisburn Golf Club last Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Jul 2014, 14:00 BST
David Phelan, Billy Lutton, Simon McCall and Ivan Arbuthnot enjoy a round at LisburnDavid Phelan, Billy Lutton, Simon McCall and Ivan Arbuthnot enjoy a round at Lisburn
David Phelan, Billy Lutton, Simon McCall and Ivan Arbuthnot enjoy a round at Lisburn

After dropping nine strokes in the first eight holes, David registered his first par at the ninth for an outward total of 17 points.

That settled him down and he never looked back, ripping up the back nine in only 38 shots.

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After a birdie four at the 12th, David followed with five pars and a bogey four at 18 for a back nine 25 points. His total of 42 points gave him a three point advantage over seven competitors: David Wightman, Jim Bell, Michael Leathem, Norman McNellis, Kyle Patton, David Tinsley and Aaron Marshall.

David Payne, winner of the Blaris Lodge trophy.David Payne, winner of the Blaris Lodge trophy.
David Payne, winner of the Blaris Lodge trophy.

David Wightman was awarded second place with Jim Bell third on count-back.

Ryan Symington seemed certain to win the best gross prize after completing the front nine in only 33. At this stage, Norman McNellis trailed by two strokes but he made up the difference on the back nine by coming home in 38 against Ryan’s 40 to win on count-back.

Inter-club matches

Jimmy Bruen

Lisburn went out of the Jimmy Bruen Shield at Rossmore, losing 4–1 to Strabane.

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Two matches went to the final green. Randal Kernaghan and Chris Budd lost the 16th to a birdie to go all square.

They halved 17 but could not manage a par at 18. Joshua Robinson and Mark Jamison were Lisburn’s only winners. Brian Houston and Kyle Patton also lost on the final green.

Ulster Fourball

Lisburn had better luck in the Ulster Fourball match at home to Rossmore, winning by a 4-1 score-line.

Barry Cathcart and Glen Cruickshanks were first to finish after winning four and three.

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Alan McCarthy & Billy Gregge and Barry McQuillan & Philip Stewart won their matches on the 17th green. Jason Smiley and Ciaran Lyness won the final hole to snatch a vital half. Saturday’s winner David Payne and Alan Gilmore were surprisingly defeated two and one. The return match will be played on 19th or 20th July.

Wednesday Stableford

1st Robert McNeice 43 pts, 2nd Clive Black 41 pts, 3rd Joe McCartney 38 pts.

Juvenile Competition

1st Troy Knox 43 pts, 2nd Kyle Carson 43 pts, 3rd Nicholas Lilley 41 pts.