Greg is relatively happy after club championship success at Jedburgh

Greg Purdie accomplished a 22-year ambition when he won the Golf Club Championship at Jedburgh.
Club championship winner Greg Purdie, left, with his caddie Gary Hughes (picture by Bill McBurnie)Club championship winner Greg Purdie, left, with his caddie Gary Hughes (picture by Bill McBurnie)
Club championship winner Greg Purdie, left, with his caddie Gary Hughes (picture by Bill McBurnie)

He emulated the feat of his father and grandfather by cllinching the crown, defeating Ewan Redpath 2&1.

Russell Wight beat Cameron Redpath 10&9 in the Kintail, while Callum Young beat Scott Irvine on the 37th hole (first extra hole) in the Mackie.

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Pauline Hogg defeated Kathy Chapman 5&4 in the Ladies Championship.

Donald Miller beat Steven McLachlan, 1 up, in the Seniors Championship.

The finals were all played over 36 holes – 18 in the morning and 18 in the afternoon.

In the Championship, it was Greg Purdie’s fourth final, and his first win.

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Ewan Redpath is something of a club legend, having played in 19 finals.

Greg now joins his grandfather and his dad in winning the club championship.

All the finalists had to compete in qualifying rounds to make it to the knockout stages. The quarter-finals and semi-finals were played in some tough conditions, so a dry day for last weekend’s finals was most welcome.

Much credit went to Bob Hewie and his greenkeeping team for how well they presented the course.

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