Scot Great
THE 17 YEAR-OLD FROM Bearsden came from three down after the first five holes to defeat the German Michael Hirmer, by 10 & 9, in the 36-hole final at Royal Liverpool. It was a result which made Ferguson
the first Scottish winner since Jordan Findlay defeated Tom Sherreard 2 & 1 at Conwy in Caernarvonshire back in 2004. It also reversed the result on the last occasion a Scot met a German in the Boys Amateur final, when Bernhard Neumann beat Findlay on the Scot’s
IN AUGUST LAST YEAR EWEN FERGUSON BECAME THE FIRST SCOT TO WIN THE BOYS AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP IN ALMOST A DECADE.
defence of his title at Hunstanton in 2005. “This is absolutely amazing,” said new
champion after recording a regulation par on the 27th hole to defeat his demoralised German opponent. “I’ve worked hard over the last two years and this has made it all worthwhile. It is a great moment for me and it’s even more special because my family have come down to see it. Mum and dad have made a lot of sacrifices for me over the years and I’d like to take this opportunity to
This is absolutely amazing. I’ve worked hard over the last two years and this has made it all worthwhile.
Above: Ewan Ferguson
Below: After the prize-giving, with Ewan centre and
Germany’s Michael Hirmer (left) and France’s Paul Elissalde (right
Ferguson was the first Scottish
winner since 2004
thank them for everything they have done. The funny thing is I never seem to play well when dad’s watching,” he added. “My golf was terrible first thing this morning but as soon as dad disappeared about the 5th hole I started to play well.” Michael Hirmer’s golf took an opposite path. “I started well this morning,” he said, “but then lost it a bit. It’s been a long week and I think it all just caught up with me in the end. I’m disappointed, but after my 81 in the first round of qualifying if you told me I’d reach the final, I wouldn’t have believed you. That’s what I’m going to have to remember when I think about it tonight.” Hirmer’s consolation was that he won
the Peter Garner Bowl, awarded to the player aged under 17 who progresses furthest in the Championship. The 2014 Boys Amateur Championship
will be played at Prestwick and Dundonald Links in Scotland from 12- 17 August. ■
56 ROYAL LIVERPOOL GOLF CLUB MAGAZINE 2 014
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