WELSH OPEN YOUTHS CHAMPIONSHIP - Scott Newman shines at Bull Bay

Ayrshire Boys' Golf Champion Scott Newman (Royal Troon) shone over the weekend of the 24th to the 26th of May at Bull Bay Golf Club in Wales, where he finished in third place in the Welsh Open Youths Championship.

Opening rounds of 71 and 70 saw him paired in the final pairing in the last round alongside runaway championship winner, Englad's  Sam Marshall (St Neotts).

A final level par round of 70 gave Newman a one over par total of 211 for the 54 hole tournament, which was only bettered by Marshall, on nine under par, and Samuel Johnston (Astbury), who finished with a three under par round of 67 to edge a couple of shots ahead of Newman.

An excellent performance in an international championship from Scott Newman.

Leading scores:-

201 (-9) - Sam Marshall (St Neotts - England) 69/66/66

209 (-1) - Samuel Johnston (Astbury - England) 75/67/67

211 (+1) - Scott Newman (Royal Troon - Scotland) 71/70/70

214 (+4) - Scott Spark (Newmachar - Scotland) 72/72/70