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Warwickshire Seniors Amateur 2nd July Olton GC

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Winners on the day - Andrew Carman, Mark Reynolds Karl Smith and Warren Bladon

The Seniors Amateur was held in conjunction with the Ladies Seniors Amateur on 2nd July at a sun drenched and breezy Olton Golf Club. The course was immaculately presented with the greens fast and true. With a stiff breeze blowing as well all players attested that the course was playing tough.

The early pace was set by Karl Smith out in 36 hotly pursued by 5 others on 37. As Karl and the others faltered on the back nine Warren Bladon who had completed the front 9 in 40 came surging through the field playing the last 6 in 3 under par to post a 74 and ultimate victory by 2 shots over Mark Reynolds and Russell Barker.

Karl Smith won the 55-59 Category with a Gross 77, Warren Bladon the 60-64 category, Mark Reynolds the 65-69 category with a gross 76, and Andrew Carman the 70+ category with a gross 77.

Once again running the event jointly with the ladies proved highly successful and our thanks go to all the organisers and volunteers who make these days successful.

Our thanks also to Olton Golf Club and their vice Captain Ian Jefferson for his attendance and fulfilling starting and presentational duties.

Full results for the day can be viewed via the link below:-

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