Davis chases down Essex PGA title

After being hit by rain of biblical proportions in October when the original event was called off after only four holes, Burstead Golf club was provided with pleasant sunshine and light winds for the first of the major events in the Essex calendar.

Despite being quite wet underfoot, the course was very playable although the scores generally were quite high.

The winner with an excellent four-under-par round of 67 was Chase Davis (above) from Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club by one shot from Chris Cutchie of Colchester Golf Club and by three from Steve Cipa of South Essex Golf Centre.

Davis started slowly and after the first nine holes was on level par but five birdies in eight holes allowed him the luxury of bogeying the last and still taking his first major title in Essex by one shot. This win moves Davis into second place in the Order of Merit and within touching distance of leader Jason Levermore.

The Seniors’ competition was won by Steve Cipa and not surprisingly the assistants’ prize was taken by Chase Davis who is in his last month before qualifying.