Vernon Sexton-Finck has claimed the biggest win of his golfing career in a tumultuous final round at the 2019 PGA Professionals Championship at Hamilton Island.
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Sexton-Finck posted rounds of 69, 70 and 76 for a 2-over tournament total to finish one stroke clear of reigning champion and runner-up Scott Laycock at 3-over the card.
With their results, Sexon-Finck and Laycock have earned exemption into next month’s Australian PGA Championship.
The West Australian was elated with the result that has seen him win the Dan Cullen Cup.
“It was crazy. I was pretty nervous this morning. I’ve never really been in this sort of position for what is quite a big event,” Sexton-Finck said.
“I didn’t know what to expect obviously because it’s quite an intimidating golf course as well. I knew that I had to play exceptionally well.
“I didn’t play great today but I hung in there and managed to get it done. I’ve never won anything like this in my life so it means an incredible amount to me.”
Sexton-Finck began his round with three straight pars from holes one to three but the efforts of his fellow competitors saw the 39-year-old lose his four-stroke overnight lead in the early stages.
Sexton-Finck will return to the RACV Royal Pines Resort from 19-22 December for a second time to tee it up in a field that includes former champions Cameron Smith, Adam Scott and big-hitting American Cameron Champ.
“It’s probably about as intimidating as this golf course to be honest but it’s great to have the big names there,” Sexon-Finck said of joining the field.
Well done to Vernon for this great achievement and best of luck to him for upcoming events.
