Post by IAMCAPER on Jul 13, 2004 14:05:02 GMT -4
SYDNEY – Dundee’s Leon Carter completed one of the greatest performances in Nova Scotia amateur golf history to win the 71st Nova Scotia amateur championship at 14 Wing Greenwood Golf and Country Club, Saturday.
Carter carded a 4-under 68, his fourth consecutive under par round, to finish the 72-hole event with a 12-under total of 276.
The lefty’s dominating performance outdid some of the best all-time, four-round scores since the amateurs began in 1927.
Along the way, the 32-year-old from River Bourgeois established one of the largest margin’s of victory at the amateur championship with his nine-shot edge over Clare golfer Robert Collins, who shot a 72 in the final round to finish at 285 overall.
Entering Saturday’s final round Carter carried a five-shot lead and knew he just had to play smart to win.
“It feels pretty good,” said Carter, who also won the amateur in 2000 and 2002.
“It felt good to play conservative (Saturday), still shoot a good score and get the job done.”
Saturday’s win allowed Carter to become just the seventh golfer to win three or more provincial titles, joining Gerry MacMillan (seven), Edwin Crowell (five), Peter Hope (five), Frank Mielke (four), Graham MacIntyre (four) and Gordon Smith (three).
The provincial champion basically salted away his latest title on the front nine when he recorded a three-under-par 33.
“I wanted to play conservative, but I missed the green on the second hole. I ended up chipping that in for a birdie.”
He then short putted the par three, third hole for a bogey, but recovered for a birdie on No. 4.
“I just said ‘I’ll accept the bogey and go from there’ and played solid, overall.”
His front nine was highlighted by four birdies, four pars, and only a single bogey.
A safely played back nine saw him card six pars, two birdies and a lone bogey to close out the tournament.
“I was a little more relaxed after the front nine, but it was kind of hard to stay focused. I knew the title was mine and was kind of over protective at times. I missed two or three shots and then would come back right after missing a shot and make the par.”
The final score Saturday, his second 68 of the tournament, tied the Greenwood course record.
Besides bragging rights as provincial champion, Carter now gets another chance to compete with Team Nova Scotia for the Willingdon Cup at the Canadian amateur championship in August.
Bell Bay’s Peter Campbell missed making this team by a slim margin. He finished fifth overall after shooting a 71 on Saturday for a four round total of 289 — just two strokes behind David Williamson (287) of Ashburn for fourth place.
Tournament runner-up Collins and third-pace finisher Chris Kucera (286) of Abercrombie complete the provincial line up.
Besides Carter and Campbell, five other Cape Bretoners were in the field of 144 golfers at the 72-hole event.
Baddeck’s Trevor Chow scored a four-round total of 300 after his 76, Saturday. He claimed the 14th overall position.
Dave McDonald, a Dominion native who plays out of Ashburn, shot 71 Saturday and 301 for the tournament to finish in a 15th place tie.
Whitney Pier native Roy Gouthro of Truro, grabbed a tie for 50th after he shot an 82 Saturday and 308 overall.
Shayne Stevens and Trevor Beaton of Dundee didn’t make the cut.
Local fans can see the provincial champion compete this week. Carter has signed on for the Homebuilders tournament at Lingan Golf and Country Club
Carter carded a 4-under 68, his fourth consecutive under par round, to finish the 72-hole event with a 12-under total of 276.
The lefty’s dominating performance outdid some of the best all-time, four-round scores since the amateurs began in 1927.
Along the way, the 32-year-old from River Bourgeois established one of the largest margin’s of victory at the amateur championship with his nine-shot edge over Clare golfer Robert Collins, who shot a 72 in the final round to finish at 285 overall.
Entering Saturday’s final round Carter carried a five-shot lead and knew he just had to play smart to win.
“It feels pretty good,” said Carter, who also won the amateur in 2000 and 2002.
“It felt good to play conservative (Saturday), still shoot a good score and get the job done.”
Saturday’s win allowed Carter to become just the seventh golfer to win three or more provincial titles, joining Gerry MacMillan (seven), Edwin Crowell (five), Peter Hope (five), Frank Mielke (four), Graham MacIntyre (four) and Gordon Smith (three).
The provincial champion basically salted away his latest title on the front nine when he recorded a three-under-par 33.
“I wanted to play conservative, but I missed the green on the second hole. I ended up chipping that in for a birdie.”
He then short putted the par three, third hole for a bogey, but recovered for a birdie on No. 4.
“I just said ‘I’ll accept the bogey and go from there’ and played solid, overall.”
His front nine was highlighted by four birdies, four pars, and only a single bogey.
A safely played back nine saw him card six pars, two birdies and a lone bogey to close out the tournament.
“I was a little more relaxed after the front nine, but it was kind of hard to stay focused. I knew the title was mine and was kind of over protective at times. I missed two or three shots and then would come back right after missing a shot and make the par.”
The final score Saturday, his second 68 of the tournament, tied the Greenwood course record.
Besides bragging rights as provincial champion, Carter now gets another chance to compete with Team Nova Scotia for the Willingdon Cup at the Canadian amateur championship in August.
Bell Bay’s Peter Campbell missed making this team by a slim margin. He finished fifth overall after shooting a 71 on Saturday for a four round total of 289 — just two strokes behind David Williamson (287) of Ashburn for fourth place.
Tournament runner-up Collins and third-pace finisher Chris Kucera (286) of Abercrombie complete the provincial line up.
Besides Carter and Campbell, five other Cape Bretoners were in the field of 144 golfers at the 72-hole event.
Baddeck’s Trevor Chow scored a four-round total of 300 after his 76, Saturday. He claimed the 14th overall position.
Dave McDonald, a Dominion native who plays out of Ashburn, shot 71 Saturday and 301 for the tournament to finish in a 15th place tie.
Whitney Pier native Roy Gouthro of Truro, grabbed a tie for 50th after he shot an 82 Saturday and 308 overall.
Shayne Stevens and Trevor Beaton of Dundee didn’t make the cut.
Local fans can see the provincial champion compete this week. Carter has signed on for the Homebuilders tournament at Lingan Golf and Country Club
