Moral of the story? Never give up
It most likely went under the radar for many of you but last weekend saw the Amateur Championship take place at both Royal St George's and Princes. Not only does the winner join a stellar list of past champions including Sergio Garcia, Jose Maria Olazabal and more recently Matteo Manassero, but they also secure a place at that year's Open Championship as well as the following year's US Open and Masters Tournament.
After 18 holes stroke play at both Royal St George's and Princes, 288 of the world's best amateurs were whittled down to just 64, going on to compete in match play golf at Royal St George's until only one remained.
The 36-hole final was fiercely competitive with no golfer able to build more than a one-hole lead over the opening 18 holes. The second 18 was a different story, with Australian Dylan Perry winning four holes in a five-hole stretch to find himself 4up with just nine holes remaining. With one hand on the trophy, Perry's grip started to slip as he lost four of the final five holes to finish the match A/S, eventually going on to lose at the 38th hole to Englishman Harry Ellis - an outcome which seemed highly unlikely a couple of hours prior.
Titleist Hardware in store
The new 917 drivers are all about 'complete performance', with plenty of new features designed to let us customise flight, shot shape and spin, whether you're a scratch golfer or a relative newcomer.
We also have a range of woods and hybrids in the Pro Shop so if you would like to find out more, please click here
TaylorMade Hardware in store
TaylorMade is known for its powerful drivers and its latest range also happens to be its most customisable ever, giving us the tools to help you hit your best ever drives.
We have a range of options in store as well as the new fairway woods and hybrids, so if you are looking to upgrade your equipment this season, pop in and see us or click here to get in touch.