Anthony Quayle equals best Japan Tour finish in Hokkaido
Anthony Quayle – file photo
Australian Anthony Quayle has finished in a share of second place at the Shigeo Nagashima Sega Sammy Golf Tournament near Sapporo in Hokkaido and in doing so the has equaled his previous best finish on the Japan Golf Tour.
A final round of 64 included a very hot start today, the 28 year old Queensland based golfer producing an eagle and four birdies in his first seven holes to close the gap just one after beginning the final round six shots back of the man who would be the eventual winner, Jbe Kruger of South Africa.
“I played really well, and I was really happy with my game. I really like this golf course; it sets up nicely for me,” said Quayle.
“I feel like this golf course allows me to play very aggressively. I’m an aggressive player and like to take on the game.
“Sometimes on certain Japanese golf courses, it’s difficult for me because they’re tight, whereas this week was more of what I’m used to playing and feeling comfortable on. It allowed me to play very aggressively and give my best.”
Quayle, who turned professional in 2017 and joined the Japan Tour the following year, has two professional wins to his credit, the Queensland PGA and Open Championships, now part of his CV.
The share of second place was worth ¥12.6 million (A$130,000).
Australian Anthony Quayle has finished in a share of second place at the Shigeo Nagashima Sega Sammy Golf Tournament near Sapporo in Hokkaido and in doing so the has equalled his previous best finish on the Japan Golf Tour.
A final round of 64 included a very hot start today, the 28 year old Queensland based golfer producing an eagle and four birdies in his first seven holes to close the gap just one after beginning the final round six shots back of the man who would be the eventual winner, Jbe Kruger of South Africa.
“I played really well, and I was really happy with my game. I really like this golf course; it sets up nicely for me,” said Quayle.
“I feel like this golf course allows me to play very aggressively. I’m an aggressive player and like to take on the game.
“Sometimes on certain Japanese golf courses, it’s difficult for me because they’re tight, whereas this week was more of what I’m used to playing and feeling comfortable on. It allowed me to play very aggressively and give my best.”
Quayle, who turned professional in 2017 has two wins to his credit, the Queensland PGA and Open Championships, now part of his CV.
Quayle will now move to 20th on the Japan Tour order of Merit for 2023.
