Doug Williams Wins HK Seniors Amateur Open 2016

Fanling member Doug Williams continued his remarkable winning ways with a hard-fought victory at the Hong Kong Seniors Amateur Open Championship.

Williams defended his title with a one-shot victory

"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 44 overseas players from 13 different countries.

British Andrew Atkinson finished fourth overall

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Written by Louie Chan

Photography by Daniel Wong

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