Wednesday, 16 June 2004

STUART WILSON

109^TH BRITISH AMATEUR CHAMPION

Stuart Wilson reflecting on his magnificent achievement in the 109^th Amateur Championship played at St Andrews, the home of golf.

Stuart’s life as a top class amateur golfer hit a new level on the final day of the championship at the beginning of June when he clinched the title, defeating Lee Corfield four and three in an absorbing 36-hole final.  Throughout the tournament week he matched his best ever performance by defeating England’s Paul Waring by two holes, to book a last eight place.  A victory over Italy’s Francesco Moinari, three and one, resulted in a semi-final match against fellow Scot, Eric Ramsay, Stuart triumphing two and one.  That set things up perfectly for a 36-hole showdown with Englishman Lee Corfield over the Old Course on the final Saturday. 

The growing excitement reached very pitch when Stuart got off to a flying start and was three shots up at the half-way stage.  The second round in the afternoon saw Stuart’s army of supporters grow, including Prince Andrew, captain of the R&A.  None were to be disappointed as Stuart kept his nerve throughout, finally closing the match out on the 15^th to a huge cheer.  The presentation of the amateur trophy, a champagne celebration and an appearance at the R&A’s 250^th anniversary dinner followed. 

Stuart, the 2003 Angus Sports Awards - Sports Personality of the year, for now, can soak up the moment.  Speaking to the media soon after the triumph, Stuart said: “This is obviously the peak of my career, probably more than the Walker Cup, although it’s hard to compare because they are very different events.”

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