Casey’s title bid derailed on back nine

Brian Casey had to be content with second spot in the English Open strokeplay championship for the Brabazon Trophy at Formby after a final round hiccup.

The Headfort youngster went into the last round level with England’s Jordan Smith, but the West Country player got off to a flier with three birdies in the first five holes and then a poor homeward half saw the end of the Irishman’s hopes.

The 15th was really the undoing of Casey as he got into serious trouble in the rough and slumped to a double-bogey six.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited