Guy secures place at Wentworth

Published 5 Aug 2010 15:00 0 Comments

CROWTHORNE's Guy Woodman became only the fifth player in the 80 year history of the PGA Assistants' Championship to claim the prestigious title for the second time.

The East Berkshire Golf Club assistant pro celebrated his 33rd birthday last week in style as he clinched the title for the second time in three years.

The 2008 champion, who was runner-up last year, kept his rivals at bay with a final round two-under-par 70 to clinch a three-shot victory at East Sussex National.

He also collected a cheque for £5,000 plus the chance to take on the cream of the European Tour next year after securing a place in the flagship BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Woodman, who paid tribute to his coach Andrew Nicholson, admitted that the final round had been a real pressure situation having been in contention from the off. "It's the most nervous I've been on the course for a long time," he said.

"I went out of bounds on the third and after that my emotions and thoughts were upside down and I thought I'd blown it.

"I kept grinding and got an unexpected eagle in the 13th and just relaxed after that for the first time. I feel quite emotional because it's a huge weight off my shoulders.

"I'm really chuffed and I have to thank my coach as he's been a real rock for me and gave me the belief to go and win it."

The relief was also poised to spill over with belated birthday celebrations, which had been put on hold as Woodman focused on claiming the title.

"I went home after the second round and saw my family and my girlfriend and just went out for a quiet meal," he remarked.

"But winning this twice, the Australian equivalent and the English PGA Assistants' - it's been a hell of a ride as an assistant!"

Woodman is now eyeing Q School (European Tour Qualifying School) later in the year as he bids to get on the European Tour, however, he admitted he has a score to settle when he tees up Wentworth next May in the BMW PGA Championship.

"I've got a couple of demons I've got to exorcise there," he explained.

"I played it recently and it was nice to see the new layout. It's so different when you play it like that as opposed to when it's hosting the tournament.

"I do struggle mentally on the big stage and then you're found wanting but hopefully I can prepare better this time as I know what to expect."

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