Hunter and Lowe light the way at Foxhills

Royal Winchester’s Head PGA Professional Steven Hunter warmed up nicely for Senior PGA Professional Championship in May, tying for victory in the JSP Construction Industry Charity Pro-Am at Foxhills.

The PGA in Hampshire Captain shared the winners’ spoils with Leatherhead’s Michael Lowe, both shooting cards of six-under-par 67 over the Surrey resort’s Bernard Hunt course.

Their haul of six birdies each edged the five-under-par 68s of five other players into third place: Richard Tinworth (Tinworth Ltd), Simon McGreal (Bradfield College), Craig Sutherland (DCGS Poult Wood), James Ford (Left Handed Golf at Silvermere) and James Ablett (Lee-on-the-Solent).

Although the Lighthouse Club charity was the real winner on the day, the winners of the team event were Geason Training, inspired by Ford to a score of 91 points, two clear of the teams from Morgan Sindall and Balfour Beatty.

PGA South Regional Manager Sam Smith commented: “Playing with a PGA Professional certainly increases the attraction of a corporate golf day, and this particular format is a great way for everyone to enjoy their day to the max and add value to the whole event.”

Smith continued: “Similar to our own PGA Benevolent Fund that supports PGA Members, the Lighthouse Club supports the construction industry, and provides them with a first point of contact for those who need to access a range of free of charge, completely confidential support services. 

"Having now supported Lighthouse Club for over 10 years, I’m glad The PGA can continue to help such a worthy cause.”