Birdie-eagle finish swings it for Mark

MARK Orme produced a wonder finish to clinch the Saddleworth Club Championship.

The 36-year-old birdied the par-four 17th at the Mountain Ash course and then eagled the par-five 18th to claim top honours in the prestigious competition for the first time.

Orme’s stunning closing holes denied his brother, Martin, and Marcus Wray the chance of a play-off.

“I’ve been there or thereabouts for the last three or four years, so to win it was a bit special,” said Mark, who carded gross rounds of 71 and 70 for a 141 total.

“I hit an eight iron to 10 feet on the last hole and canned it.

“Those watching thought I was putting for a birdie and a place in the play-offs, but then I told them it was for eagle.”

Wray and Martin had rounds of 72 and 70 for a 142 gross total.
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