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From: "Derek Robins" <D.J.Robins@admin.warwick.ac.uk>
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The 22nd British Open was held at Whitcombe Farm, Dorset last 
weekend. Here is a very brief report.

1st Marco Lehousse (Belgium) 350 pounds
2nd Sam Neilson (GB) 250 pounds
3rd Derek Robins (GB) 150 pounds
4th Simon Luard (GB) 125 pounds
5th Liam Young (GB) 100 pounds

Womens Division
1st Ruth Steele

Amateurs Division
1st Matt Pike

This British Open was again part of the Eurotour and we had a 
record field of competitors with our largest ever contingent of 
overseas players. Furthest travelled was Rich Hart who flew in 
from Minnesota, USA to play the tournament. We also had 
players from France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, 
Austria, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden.

The high pay-outs which went down to 12th place were largely 
thanks to the generous support of Leah Healthcare who also 
provided free chiropractic treatment to players throughout the 
tournament - both contributions were greatly appreciated.

Marco Lehousse dominated proceedings with exceptional scores 
in the low 50's in the 2nd and 3rd rounds and went into the final 
13 shots ahead of Sam Neilson who was clear in 2nd place. With 
the title wrapped up Marco took his foot off the accelerator in the 
9 hole final and Sam came through strongly to close the gap to 6 
shots. Derek Robins pipped Simon Luard on the last hole to take 
3rd place.

The random draw doubles on Friday evening was won by Derek 
Robins and Jester Wilson. Sam Neilson scored the only ace of 
the tournament on hole 13 on the Ancient Course.

The prize ceremony was both joyous and emotional with tribute 
being paid to the late Mrs Green who enjoyed seeing disc golfers 
visit the farm and appreciate the beautiful surroundings. We are 
grateful that she invited us to play our sport in such a special 
place.

Derek Robins


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