DIXON LOOKS FORWARD TO 2012 EUROPEAN TOUR
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- Created on Friday, 16 December 2011 08:00
- Last Updated on Friday, 16 December 2011 08:15
- Published on Friday, 16 December 2011 08:00
Somerset golf ace David Dixon has talked about his hopes for next year after winning the the 2011 European Tour qualifying school at the PGA Catalunya Resort.
The Bridgwater-based professional said: “It’s been a very up and down year and it’s been a bit of a nightmare on and off the course, but this is an awesome way to finish and I can’t wait for next year now.”
Dixon, one of 37 players to secure their places on the 2012 European Tour, held off the challenge of compatriot Sam Hutsby after a rollercoaster final 10 holes to finish on a 21 under par aggregate total for six rounds.
All looked to be going smoothly for overnight leader Dixon as he collected birdies on the opening two holes and then played out the next six holes to par.
However, that consistency disappeared in dramatic fashion over the remainder of his round as the 34-year-old carded two eagles, two birdies, one bogey and two double-bogeys before finishing with pars on the 17th and 18th.
Dixon said: “It has been a very up and down day again. There were some highs and lows, but I’m really chuffed to come out on top.
“I had a perfect start, but then hit a couple of loose ones towards the end of the front nine which caused a bit of a scare.
“Then I hit some great shots but one went in the water, and in the end I was happy to hold on. I holed some really good putts towards the end and got the job done.”
Looking up: David Dixon image courtesy Tom Ward Sport
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