Spain’s Yago Horno produced an electrifying display of golf on the final day of the McGregor Trophy to become the champion at West Essex Golf Club.
Yago Horno holds the McGregor Trophy
Two magnificent rounds of 64 (-7) and 65 (-6) which included 13 birdies and zero bogeys on Thursday saw the Sotogrande golfer finish on -13 to win the event by a single shot from overnight leader Ollie Marsh (Australia).
Marsh, who performed brilliantly all week, needed an eagle on the last to take it to a play-off, but could only muster a birdie, as he finished 2nd on -12.
Noah Lundskaer of Denmark will be delighted with his performance after he signed for back-to-back rounds of 68 (-4) on the 36-hole final day to end in 3rd (-9), ahead of day-one leader Álvaro Trujillano Cardenas (-7) in 4th.
Marsh, who performed brilliantly all week, needed an eagle on the last to take it to a play-off, but could only muster a birdie, as he finished 2nd on -12.
Noah Lundskaer of Denmark will be delighted with his performance after he signed for back-to-back rounds of 68 (-4) on the 36-hole final day to end in 3rd (-9), ahead of day-one leader Álvaro Trujillano Cardenas (-7) in 4th.
Essex’s own Charlie Rusbridge was tied-5th alongside Spain’s Samuel Love as the pair concluded the 72-hole event on -6.
Ireland’s Eoin Burrows endured a great final day as he carded rounds of 69 and 67 to rise up the leaderboard and finish 7th on -4.
Ireland’s Eoin Burrows endured a great final day as he carded rounds of 69 and 67 to rise up the leaderboard and finish 7th on -4.
Behind him came Italy’s Giampaolo Gagliardi (8th), Denmark’s Christian Photin Hansen (9th) and Ireland’s Freddie Bracken who rounded out the top-10.
However, despite their best efforts, nobody could catch 15-year-old Horno, who capped off his last McGregor Trophy appearance in style, closing down a seven-shot deficit on the final day to become the first player from Spain to win the event since Ignacio Puente won at Wallasey in 2015.
However, despite their best efforts, nobody could catch 15-year-old Horno, who capped off his last McGregor Trophy appearance in style, closing down a seven-shot deficit on the final day to become the first player from Spain to win the event since Ignacio Puente won at Wallasey in 2015.
It sparked wild celebrations among the rest of the Spanish team and the spectators watching on, as Horno was engulfed with handshakes, hugs and congratulations as he made his way back to the clubhouse.
Speaking after the presentation, Horno said: “I am very happy because I played so well. I don’t have any words because it feels incredible! They are all my friends, so I was happy that they were there to celebrate at the end with me.”
Speaking after the presentation, Horno said: “I am very happy because I played so well. I don’t have any words because it feels incredible! They are all my friends, so I was happy that they were there to celebrate at the end with me.”
The Jean Case Memorial which is presented to the leading player under the age of 15 went the way of Lundskaer, who beat Love to the title by three shots thanks to a memorable eagle on the par-5 8th and five birdies in his fourth and final round.
There was more joy for Lundskaer in the Nations Cup, awarded to the top international team and played over 36 holes, as he was part of the triumphant Danish trio alongside Hansen and Alfred Hove who picked up the trophy with a total of -7.
In all, ten players finished under par for the tournament – testament to the excellent performances of the under-16 boys and the stellar international field on show at West Essex this week.
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