Impressive win at Neepawa Senior Open
- Details
- Published on Wednesday, July 15, 2015
(L to R) Neepawa Golf and Country Club general manager Landon Cameron and 2015 Senior Open winner Brad Clement
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
A first time competitor at the Senior Open in Neepawa was able to conquer the course in dominant fashion. Brad Clement from Russell shot a one over 73 to claim top prize at the annual event, which was held on Monday, July 13 at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club. That total was four shots better than the nearest competition.
Clement noted that he had initially gotten off to a slow start, but found his rhythm as his round progressed. He added that he was very happy with the end result.
“I ended up playing some pretty good golf. I started off three over [par], after the first two holes, but after that I just settled down and things just sort of took care of themselves,” said Clement. “This is the first [tournament] I’ve ever played in. The first senior one. It was a tremendous challenge. The course is in great shape. The weather throughout the day was perfect. What else could be better?”
Club general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron said he was very pleased with how the event played out and congratulated Clement on his well deserved victory.
“It was a good day. There was great support for the tournament. People from across the province travelled out here to take part. From Gilbert Plains to Portage. Brandon, Winnipeg and even further east,” said Cameron. “I think everyone enjoyed the course. It held up very well. Brad Clement was far and away, the best player out there today. He shot a 73 and won the event by four. A victory by that margin doesn’t happen that often. Brad is a very good player and quite deserving of the win.”
Finishing in second and third place respectively to Clement were Keith Fawcett and Rod Klassen, who both shot a five over 77 on the day. While that was four shots back of this year’s top prize, it was still two shots better than the winning round from last year’s event, which was 79. A total of 144 competitors from across the province participated in the 2015 edition of the Open.
