Mexico trip awaits Inverness duo
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A TRIP to Mexico for the Virgin Atlantic PGA National Pro-Am Championship awaits two Inverness golfers following their victory in the qualifying event at Crieff Golf Club.
Gary Tyronney, a member at Inverness, topped the leaderboard alongside the club’s PGA professional Mel Douglas, finishing two shots clear of last year’s finalist Alan Tait (Marriott Dalmahoy) and his amateur partner John McHardy after carding an 11 under par round of 60.
Tyronney and Douglas will now head for the SkyCaddie and BMW supported £30,000 final, which take place at the Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort, Cancun, Mexico.
This venue is home to a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course where the 16 PGA professional and amateur teams will contest the event in December.
Tyronney, who runs his own plumbing and heating business, conceded he is still trying to take it all in that he and Douglas will be heading of to Mexico
"It didn’t feel normal," said the 33-year-old. "I felt like I was playing my best golf ever, certainly better than my 11 handicap would suggest.
"We got the sort of luck that doesn’t come along very often. Both of us hit shots into the trees that bounced straight out and landed kindly for us.
"It was like being in a dream at times. We both went there looking to enjoy the day, but we ended up winning it.
"I’ve only been back playing golf for three years after taking time out, but this has made it all worth it."
Douglas was in full agreement with his playing partner that fortune was on their side as the pair put together an exceptional round.
"We certainly got the breaks when we needed them, but Gary played very well too," he said.
"We started with a bogey, but then it all went perfectly after that. It was the sort of day when everything went right and we’re glad it did.
"Going to Mexico for the final should be an amazing experience. I’ve spoken to people about the Moon Palace and I’ve been told it’s like a 10-star venue. We’re really looking forward to it."
