Chris Smith is on a roll.

Just weeks after securing a maiden win on the Gosling’s Moongate Tour, lightening struck twice for the 43-year-old professional as he prevailed by one shot in the inaugural 36-hole major tournament on his home course at Turtle Hill Golf Club on Saturday.

“It’s especially sweet to win on your home course,” an elated Smith told The Royal Gazette. “You’ve got to win at home, people look at you when you’re home.”

Smith shot a combined two-over 110 over the two rounds to edge out professional Daniel Augustus and extend his impressive winning streak.

“It feels good that the game is finally starting to come around a bit now that I dedicate to hitting the gym,” Smith said.

I’m getting a little more stronger, a little more fitter and I have a great coach, Jason Clarke. I am starting to feel better, so things are starting to improve and go in the right direction.”

Smith coped best in the blustery conditions on challenging greens and with a different course set-up in each round.

“Conditions were tough and the wind was up,” he said.

“We played two rounds today, so obviously the conditions were different for both rounds.

“We played a completely different golf course in the second round than the first. Pins were changed, tees were changed.”

Augustus (111) finished runner-up on his Tour debut but was far from satisfied with his performance, particularly with the putter.

“I am not happy if I am being completely honest”’ Augustus said.

“But conditions were tough and I just didn’t make enough putts for whatever reason. It’s a part of golf and you can’t win everything, but my aim is to win everything.

“I hit it great but a lot of putts didn’t drop today. That’s golf so it’s just go back, revisit.

“I know I am striking the ball well again, and that’s the important part. So when I get to a bigger golf course it will play a bigger part in the round.”

Turtle Hill Golf Club director Scott Roy (112) and amateur Kenny Leseur (112) finished tied for third, another shot back of the winner at four over.

The highlight of the day for Leseur, who topped the Order of Merit heading into the tournament, came when he made a hole in one on the final hole in the opening round.

“The hole in one was a bonus and I wasn’t really expecting it,” he said. “I hit a good shot in there and was lucky enough to see it go in, so that was nice.

“I hit pitching wedge about 170 yards downwind and it was nice to go in.

“The greens were tough and a little bit bouncy. But I am happy with the way I hit the ball. My ball striking has been good, I just have to make some more putts that will help my game moving forward.”

Roy, the Turtle Hill Golf Club director, was happy with his display.

“I am pleased with my performance all things said and done,” he said.

“Unfortunately I haven’t been able to give the time I want into my game. I have been very busy working, but I am happy to be able to step out of the office and still show.

“I had no expectations and I was just happy to be able to play my game, and it worked out in the end.”

The professional was particularly delighted to share the podium with fellow Turtle Hill Golf Club staff member Smith.

“It was a good day for Team Turtle,” Roy said. “It was nice everyone was supporting the home team, and it’s nice to say that we held our own.”

Professional Nick Jones (113) rounded out the top five finishers at five over.