Greens in perfect shape for the Heathland Golf Classic
After the excitement of Danny Willett’s last gasp Masters win, the final stages of the 2016 Heathland Classic was able to match all the drama and tension as closely as any amateur tournament could possibly hope for. The 180 competitors in the three day competition were down to a final two tams in contention as the pairs started the back nine at The Notts (Hollinwell). Howley Hall’s Phil Staunton (9) and Martin Barber (8) had led from day one with outright victories at both Sherwood Forest and Lindrick and had a 4 point cushion from second placed Andrew (14) and Simon Green (5) from Sudbrook Moor. The Green brothers were the reigning Champions and determined to keep their hands on the trophy – the back nine is were the real drama commencede