One of Ross Golf Club’s annual flagship events saw 68 of the top, low handicap, amateur men golfers from far and wide descend upon the Wye Valley to compete in their Scratch Open involving 36 holes gross medal play. Not only a test for the best in the unique environment of tree-lined fairways but chosen by the Gloucestershire Golfing Union as one of just eight majors in their 2019 Duchess Salver Order of Merit series, even though the event was taking place in Herefordshire.

For Tom Workman from Minchinhampton Golf Club near Stroud, who has a +1 handicap, it was like returning to his second home, as his highly effective play in challenging conditions resulted in him being declared Champion for the third time, to add to his successive wins in 2013/14.

At lunch, after 18 holes, Tom topped the leader-board with an immaculate three under gross 69 score but matched by 2017 Ross Club Champion, 18-year-old, 1 handicapper, Cam Haines, making an exciting final 18 holes in prospect.

With two birdies in his last three holes, Tom’s 142 gross medal score was just one shot ahead of the runner-up, Ceri Fearnley of Filton Golf Club, with a 143 total. While Cam finished with a 145 total, he will have taken positives from the experience as he did a few days later when he was runner-up in the Club’s Men’s Singles Open in which 117 took part, as Cam continues to make progress in his ongoing quest to become the best that he can be.

At the Trophy Presentation ceremony, the Ross Club’s Head Professional Tim Hall expressed gratitude for his first time opportunity to manage the prestigious event, paying tribute to the loyal support received from many. Not just his Pro-Shop team and brand partners Titliest but the valued Boucher Catering team and the considerable voluntary support from all Club sections covering Reception duties, starters, and ball-spotters which meant that Ross Golf Club’s brand name and its community spirit were the day’s main beneficiaries.