HONG KONG, 13 Nov 2016, (HK Golfer News Wire) - Doug Williams claimed the Hong Kong Seniors Amateur Open Championship title for the fourth year in a row. The American-born Williams defended his title by winning by one shot over fellow Fanling member Joe Pethes, winner of Over 70 age group. Pethes carded a final round 70 on the Par-71 Old Course, becoming the only player be able to finish under par in the final round.
"I’m delighted to win after such a tough day out there,” said Williams, “It’s always a struggle and somehow - I don’t know how I did it - but I managed to do it. And I was fortunate to play with two gentlemen, two fantastic players today.” Williams closed with a lacklustre 77 on a three-round total of 223, ten-over-par.
Playing partner Tomas Manotoc from the Philippines ended with 75 to finish third overall and win the 65-69 age group. Trailing overnight leader Williams by two shots, British Andrew Atkinson carded a final round 78 to finish fourth overall on a total of 226. Fanling member Isamu Takemoto and former HKGC captain John Ball tied as winners of the 60-64 age group on a total of 231. In total, 93 players started the tournament including overseas players from different countries.
Leading final scores: 223 – Douglas Williams (HKG) 74 72 77; 224 – Joseph Pethes (HKG) 76 78 70; 225 – Tomas Manotoc (PHI) 76 74 75; 226 – Andrew Atkinson (UK) 73 75 78; 231 – Isamu Takemoto (HKG) 79 75 77; 231 – John Ball (HKG) 76 76 79; 232 - Oh Jung Sun (HKG) 79 78 75; 232 – Douglas Ooi (SG) 78 76 78; 232 – Akiyoshi Kubota (HKG) 78 76 78; 232 – Chu Koon Ching (HKG) 72 80 80.
