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Published - 1 month By - David Tease
Aaron Wilkin has claimed the Dubbo Regional Open in a dominant display of golf at Dubbo Golf Club.
The Queenslander carded back-to-back rounds of 7-under 65 to cruise to a three-shot win from in-form Queenslander Charlie Dann, who closed with a 66.
Overnight leader Jordan Widdicombe, perhaps feeling some final group pressure, remained in the hunt all day but struggled to convert his chances over the last nine holes until it was too late.
Widdicombe’s closing 1-under par effort was still impressive for a young player unaccustomed to the pressure of professional tournament play.
“It was the only hole I didn’t hit driver,” he said.
“I was trying to play it safe and sliced it into the water.”
By the time he’d finished his round, Ben had forgotten all about that second hole.
Indeed, he shot the best round of his life – a magnificent, memorable two-over-par 74 that included an eagle, three birdies, nine pars, just four bogeys, and that inexplicable seven.
His round resulted in 48 stableford points – an outcome the 13-handicapper never dared dream about, and which he’ll never forget.
It was the best score recorded on Saturday, and won him the B grade trophy.
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