Kent’s Jake Potter won the 43rd Peter McEvoy Trophy after shooting rounds of 69, 67 and 72 at Copt Heath Golf Club in Warwickshire.
The big-hitting 17-year-old from Chelsfield Lakes’ five-under-par total saw him win the prestigious junior title by a single shot from Alex Wells, with Jack Peters and Ben Bolton three shots back in tied third.
After his two-under par start, the foundations for his victory were established in the second round, where a run of birdie, birdie, eagle, birdie from the 5th hole saw him reach the turn in just 31 shots. He came home in level par to be the only player in the 72-player field to break par for the opening two rounds.
Potter’s final round saw him fire three birdies and four bogeys, with a dropped shot on the 16th meaning that he had to par the last two holes to secure the win after nearest challenger Wells made a birdie at 17.
“I’m so proud, it’s the biggest win of my career so far,” Potter said, after being presented with the trophy by Peter McEvoy. “It was a tough competition, the conditions on the first day was very challenging, with strong wind and rain, and the weather towards the end of the draw was difficult due to my tee time, so I was delighted to open up with a 69.”
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