Young golfer claims trophy
Created: Jul 11, 2008 11:00 AM
Teenager Ryan Roberts followed up last week's triumph at the Ross Blackie Talbot Junior International Tournament by adding the Phoenix Junior Match Play crown to his growing trophy collection.
Roberts defeated reigning Glidden Bowl champion Angus Lang three and two in a thrilling 36 hole final at Belmont Hills yesterday.
* Michael Sims shot an impressive four-under-par 68 yesterday and at press time last night remained in a nine-way tie for seventh place in the $135,000 Southern Open in North Caroli
Teeing off at the Cabarrus Country Club among a field of 168 professionals, the largest of the season, the Bermudian pro birdied five holes including the last two to cap off by far one of his better performances this year.