Horsey beaten by a stroke in Tasmania
 England
international David Horsey finished runner-up in the Tasmanian
Open Championship at Devonport Golf Club.
A closing afternoon round of 67 left the Cheshire golfer on
266, 14 under par, but a stroke behind the winner, Australia’s
Rohan Blizard, who closed with 68.
Horsey (pictured left, photo courtesy of Tom Ward), led after
a first round 65 and was still clear after repeating it in
round two. But while the 21 year old returned 69 on the morning
of the final day, Blizard nipped in front with 66 to lead
by two. Although Horsey came roaring back with 67, Blizard
managed to cling on to his lead by the narrowest of margins.
England’s Stephen Lewton, who beat Blizard to the New
South Wales Medal earlier this month, finished seventh on
275 after a closing 67, while Matthew Cryer was one shot further
back in ninth.
Leading final scores:
265 R Blizard (NSW) 67 64 66 68
266 D Horsey (Styal) 65 65 69 67
268 M Griffin (Vic) 66 67 67 68
Other scores:
275 S Lewton (Woburn) 69 70 69 67
276 M Cryer (Coventry) 72 64 70 70
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