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GOLF: Holder comes fifth
6:42pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Tilly Holder finished an impressive joint fifth in the Roehampton Gold Cup after rounds of 77 and 76.
The Oxford Ladies member was the second amateur, just a shot behind Emilee Taylor from Gainsborough, and beat a number of professionals.
- The Wychwood's Bill Pollard ended up in hospital after being struck on the head by a ball played by winner Terry Johnson during their Blind Golfers Charity Competition.
After a few stitches and a blinding headache, Pollard is recovering well
- Burford's 36-hole pro-am takes place on Saturday, starting at 8am.
Dusan Gavrilovic (Magnolia Park), Paul Simpson (West Berks) and Derek Craik jnr (Frilford Heath) are among the local pros taking part.
- Former Walker Cup player John Parry held his nerve to win the PartyPoker.com PGA EuroPro Tour Qualifying School at Frilford Heath.
Parry (Harrogate) finished on four-under-par, one shot ahead of former amateur world No 1 Jamie Moul (Stoke by Nayland) and two clear of Simon Thornton (Royal County Down).
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