SOUTH AFRICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Michael Stewart to feature in all Scottish final

Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) has the opportunity to complete a notable double tomorrow when he bids to add the South African Amateur Matchplay Championship title to his Scottish Amateur win last season.

During a six week visit to South Africa as part of the Scottish Golf Union Elite Squad, Stewart reached the final of the championship today when he beat Jordan Findlay in a repeat of last years Scottish Amateur final match.

In the final tomorrow, at Vaal de Grace, Stewart will face fellow Scot Paul Shields from Kirkhill Golf Club, Cambuslang.

In the semi final Stewart fought back from three down with five to play, taking the 14th, 16th and 18th to square the match, before winning through at the first extra hole.

Thursday Results :-

QUARTER-FINALS

Jacques Kruyswijk (South Africa) beat Stephen Pienaar (South Africa) by 4 and 2

Paul Shields (Scotland) beat Audrey Barnard (South Africa) at the 22nd

Michael Stewart (Scotland) beat Muzi Methunzwi (South Africa) by 3 and 2

Jordan Findlay (Scotland) beat D J Du Plessis (South Africa) by 2 holes

SEMI-FINALS

Shields beat Kruyswijk by 3 and 2

Stewart beat Findlay at the 19th