Alan is a hard man to please

GOLF:

ALAN SQUIRES shot a course record-equalling 62 at Oldham and then declared: “I was disappointed.”

The 62-year-old matched his age with shots, which is a rare feat for golfers of any level.

But his round during Oldham’s Captain Final and Spoon left him deflated.

The reigning English seniors champion and four-times Lancashire title holder explained: “It should have been lower.

“In fact, I was thinking of 59 when I stood on the 17th tee having birdied 16.

“Two threes would have given me a 59, but I hit my drive on 17 behind some trees and took five.

“Then I missed an eight-foot put on 18 which would have given me a 61 and course record.

“It was disappointing because although I did sink some good putts during the round, it was a

perfect day for scoring.”