Despite the dire forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms, Nick Brennan managed to pull through and leave victorious at the 37th Hills Wiltshire Professionals' Golf Championship, held at Marlborough GC on Thursday 6th July.
Brennan achieved an incredible score, an overall 3 under par, as perfect conditions prevailed throughout the day and 19 of Wiltshire’s professional golfers took part in the 36 hole event.
The morning round saw Dan Carter of Upavon GC storm ahead of the field carding seven birdies to post an amazing five under par 67, with Henry Pallas of Upavon GC one under par and Nick Brennan at level par.
As temperatures soared in the afternoon, the competition on the course got tougher and the second round proved challenging for Carter who, despite an eagle on the 9th, had bogeys on 6 other holes. Pallas was also plagued by bogeys including a double and triple giving him an afternoon round of 76 and third place overall.
Brennan however had found his form and with 4 birdies and only one bogey, it was all to play for coming down the 18th as he was level with Carter. A fantastic chip onto the green gave Brennan the edge and a birdie putt secured him the title.
| Position | Name and Club | Morning round | Afternoon round | Final result |
| 1st: | Nick Brennan, Tony Valentine Golf Centre | 72 | 69 | -3 |
| 2nd: | Dan Carter, Upavon GC | 67 | 76 | -1 |
| 3rd: | Henry Pallas, Upavon GC | 71 | 76 | +3 |
| 4th: | Barry Forster, North Wilts GC | 77 | 71 | +4 |
| 5th: | Greg Davies, South Cerney GC | 73 | 76 | +5 |
| 6th | Mark Dawe, Hamptworth GC | 74 | 75 | +5 |
| 7th: | Dan Radley, Salisbury GC | 76 | 74 | +6 |
| 8th | Mark Sandry, Broome Manor Golf | 79 | 72 | +7 |
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