Energen Junior Match Play
The Energen Junior Match Play was a golf tournament on the British PGA Circuit that was played in October 1969. The event was restricted to the leading 16 golfers, under the age of 25 on 1 April 1969, in the PGA Order of Merit. Play was over two days, with two 18-hole rounds on each day. Total prize money was £2,500. It was played at Sene Valley Golf Club, Hythe, Kent.[1]
The tournament was won by Craig Defoy who beat Guy Hunt 2&1 in the final. Defoy hit a one-iron to within 4 feet at the 17th to take the match. Earlier in the day he had beaten David Jones at the 19th hole, after being dormie-2 and making 5 yards putts on the 17th and 18th.[2]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Country | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share (£) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Craig Defoy | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} | 2 & 1 |  | 750 | [3] |
References
- Ballantine, John (14 October 1969). "Hythe golf – Gallacher fails to live up to practice zest". The Times. p. 11.
- Ballantine, John (15 October 1969). "DeFoy's fine finish". The Times. p. 13.
- "Energen victory for Defoy". The Glasgow Herald. 15 October 1969. p. 6.
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