Haydn Porteous wins South African Stroke Play title

February 10, 2012 | by

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Haydn Porteous comes from behind to overtake third round leader Andrea Bolognesi by one stroke

DOWERGLEN, South Africa (Feb. 10, 2012) -- Despite coming under intense pressure from Italy’s Andrea Bolognesi, South Africa’s Haydn Porteous was the coolest man at the final hole at Glendower Golf Club as he closed out the South African Stroke Play Championship with a even-par 72 on Friday. The 17-year-old surrendered a three shot lead to the Italian after a bogey at the 12th and a double at the 13th – his Achilles Heel through four rounds. But Porteous showed incredible resilience to reel off two birdies in his final four holes and win one of the most prestigious titles on the amateur circuit. His winning score was eight-under-par 280, one stroke better than the Italian, who closed with a 74. “Words can’t explain how I feel,” said the emotional winner, who dedicated the victory to his good friend and 2011 winner, Jared Harvey. “My body is shaking and I don’t know if I want to laugh or cry. This has just been one of most unbelievable moments of my life. You don’t really know what to do, except smile. After Jared won last year, he challenged me and I swore I would win this for him. “I can’t wait to get him on the phone to tell him I pulled it off.”

Results: South African Stroke Play

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Haydn Porteous	, South Africa	700	68-71-69-72--280
2	Andrea Bolognesi	, Italy	500	69-70-68-74--281
T3	Drikus Bruyns	, South Africa	400	72-72-70-68--282
T3	Filippo Bergamaschi	, Italy	400	73-69-69-71--282
5	Mathieu Decottignies	, France	400	75-73-69-66--283

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About the South African Stroke Play

Haydn Porteous wins South African Stroke Play title

The premier amateur stroke play event in South Africa, with a field comprised of the best South African amateurs and a strong contingent of Europeans. 72 hole stroke play championship with a cut after 36 holes.