In the 36
hole final Bush, who plays off a handicap of plus two, was always in control of
proceedings and a three under opening round saw him take a four hole lead over
22 year old Hearne into the day’s second round.
The
Merthyr man continued to have the Midas touch in the afternoon session, taming
the wild Asburnham course on a hot but blustery day. Bush won holes 2, 5,
7, 9 and 10, as he claimed victory on the 28th hole of the contest to record the biggest winning margin since 1980.
“I came
here as an outsider, a complete underdog but I started the week well and to win
the Welsh Amateur is a complete dream come true”, said Bush.
“I was
down in both the quarter-final and semifinal but dug in and fought back to win,
and thankfully I got a good start and played one of the games of my life
today. I have holed a lot of good putts this tournament and there’s no
doubt that that’s what has won me the title.”
Bush, who
works for his Grandfather’s paint selling business in Merthyr, was overwhelmed
by the support he has had from family and friends this week.
“I had so
much support out there today, the ‘Merthyr Mafia’ have come down to see me play
and to produce the goods and win the title in front of my friends and family is
truly amazing”, beamed Bush.
Bush and
Hearne will now team up as part of the Welsh Men’s Team at the Home
Internationals at Ganton later this month.
“I’m
really excited about winning my first senior cap. I’ve played for Wales at
junior level but this will be a step up, though hopefully I can keep my form
from this week going”, added Bush.
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