07.07.2008 >
The Royal's Alex Guelpa wins Rosscot
The 2008 Rosscot Island Strokeplay Champion is the Royal Jersey's Alex Guelpa who finished the weekend with a 72 hole total of 295. He opened up with a four over par 76 on Thuirsday evening and then followed this up with a best of the week three under par 69 on Friday evening. This round included two eagle three's and a Hole-in-One!! This was a remarkable score considering how tough the La Moye links had been playing coupled with the unseasonal weather conditions.
The final 36 holes was played on Saturday and Alex's two rounds of 72 and 78 was enough to see off the challenge of his nearest rival, and good friend, Matthew Parkman by four shots. This was Alex's first 'major' win in an Island event and now places him in fifth spot in the PBS Order of Merit table.
As mentioned Matthew Parkman was runner-up with a four round total of 299 and Gavin O'Neill ensured it was a Royal clean sweep for the first three places, he secured third spot with a 302 total. In fact, Royal Jersey members took the first seven places with La Moye's Bob Wickings, the first round leader coming in eigth place.
Alex can bee seen receiving the trophy from sponsors representatives Andy Keites and Colin Taylor along with Jersey Golf Union President, Geoff Ramskill.
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