St. Andrews Links Trophy: Fisher Gets First Big Win

ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (June 11, 2006) -- Oliver Fisher today won the Links Trophy 2006 with a final score of 280, seven under par. He held off the challenge of Australia's Stephen Dartnell (282) and playing partner Keir McNicoll of Carnoustie (284) to record the first big title of his career. The 17-year-old from West Sussex GC, who has already represented GB&I in the Walker Cup, showed strength of character to hold out for victory on a hot and windy Old Course. For complete results, click the tournament link at the top of this story and follow to the 'results' tab. (amateurgolf.com Premium Membership requested)