Calum Scott has made it into the second match round stage at the Amateur Championship on his home course at Nairn.
In the windiest conditions that he has faced this week, Scott recorded a fine 3&2 victory over Walker Cup player and Boys’ Amateur champion Conor Gough from Stoke Park, England.
Into round 2️⃣ 🥊
Nairn’s Calum Scott is through to the second round of The Amateur Championship after a 3&2 victory over Conor Gough.
Well played Calum and the best of luck tomorrow 👏 pic.twitter.com/ng7BI1Ef8C
— The Nairn Golf Club (@NairnGolfClub) June 16, 2021
After coming through the stroke play sections with the fifth best score, the 17-year-old is clearly taking this top class event in his stride.
Billed as the marquee match by the R&A, this contest could have been a dangerous one, but his strong game continued to shine under the sun beside the Moray Firth.
Remaining 32 players will return for up to 36 holes tomorrow
He finished by late lunchtime, which allows him to settle down, relax and see who else is making it into tomorrow’s second round, which will be played out on the same day as the third round.
He now knows he will face Hlynur Bergsson at 8.24am after the Icelander beat Welsh opponent Matt Roberts 3&2.
Friday is quarter-final and semi-final day, with Saturday’s 1 v 1 final played over 36 holes.
The 8am starter match today provided an upset when leading qualifier from last night, Matthew Clark from Kilmacolm, lost 5&4 against impressive Essex opponent Mason Essam.
One of those days where you just can't miss 🕳
Mason Essam was on 🔥 today pic.twitter.com/VPJIQLZPEX
— The R&A (@RandA) June 16, 2021
John Paterson (New Club St Andrews) saw off Derek Paton (Dunnikier Park) 6&5 to be the first Scottish player to book a Thursday spot.
Irish and English knock out two Scots
However, Muckhart’s Jamie Roberts and Darren Howie from Peebles lost out to Ireland’s Alan Fahy and England’s Haider Hussain respectively.
In the second all-Scottish clash of the day, Andrew Ni (Murrayfield) posted a 4&3 win against Crail’s Andrew Davidson.
For the very latest match play results and updates, see here.
Saturday’s final, which starts at 8.30am, will air live on RandA.org and the R&A’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
Always fear the underdog 👊@masonessamgolf is through to the next round after an amazing performance, knocking out the leading qualifier Matt Clark at @NairnGolfClub ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/gaQ2XHHrGr
— The R&A (@RandA) June 16, 2021