Glazerite Trophy News

Matt Morris climbed off the treatment table to win the Glazerite Trophy - the opening Midland Order of Merit event at Wellingborough Golf Club.

 

The Warmley director of golf made light of a recent back injury to grab the title in sparking fashion with an eight-under-par 64 and a second round 66.

 

It gave the former Midland No. 1 a five stroke victory over Moor Hall's Cameron Clark who carded rounds of 67 and 68 with Nick Soto (Northants County), Neil Evans (Greetham Valley) and James Crompton (Kenilworth) in a share of third a shot further back.

 

"They always say beware of the injured golfer, and I've not been able to hit a ball for a couple of weeks because of my back, and it was only last week that my chiropractor sorted me out," said Morris.

 

"I've been taking it easy, practicing my wedges, and it really paid off today. I never really had a putt to make; I just kept knocking it close."

 

Clark, who is captain of the Midland Region, also finished runner up in the eve of tournament pro-am but despite making just one bogey in 36 holes couldn't compete with Morris who earmarked the ninth hole as decisive in his victory.

 

"The ninth hole was the key to my round," added Morris.

 

"I really don't like hitting the ball left to right, but both times I hit my three wood over 300 yards around the corner with a cut to make what is normally a difficult hole into two easy pars.

 

"I'd love to keep this momentum going and grab myself a spot in the BMW PGA Championship next year by winning the Order of Merit."

 

Morris picked up a cheque for £1,500 part of an increased prize fund provided by sponsors Glazerite Windows who manufacture PVC-U windows, doors and conservatories.

 

The money saw Morris jump up to fourth in the money list as well as top the Order of Merit.