The CSGA Links Volume 4 Issue 5 September, 2016 | Page 23

While the front nine , which had five of the six hardest playing holes , wreaked havoc on many of the leaders , Nolin focused on his game plan of fairways and greens . By making the turn in even-par with two birdies and two bogies , he had separated himself from the pack and had jumped out to a two stroke advantage with just nine holes to play .
After pars on holes # 10 , 11 and 12 , a clutch birdie on the par-4 13th gave him a three stroke lead over Chris Flowers of H . Smith Richardson , who charged up the leaderboard with a back-nine 33 to post a two-over par total in the clubhouse . Despite some difficult tee shots on the closing stretch , Nolin was able to navigate his way around the final stretch with just a lone three-putt bogey on the 17th hole .
Needing just a bogey on the par-5 18th hole to secure the championship , his third shot ended up just over the back of the green . Relying on his deft touch , he calmly chipped his fourth shot to within inches of the cup , securing the title and his first Public Links Championship .
Chris Flowers , H . S . Richardson Golf Course
“ Before I teed off today , I looked at some of the names on the Public Links trophy and I ’ ll definitely be in good company ,” said Nolin . “ To have my name on the trophy with some of the best amateur golfers in the state is truly special .”
Nolin , who is currently an expert club fitter at Chris Cote ’ s Golf Shop , has been around the game for much of his career . A victory at the Public Links Championship marks his first CSGA victory and a validation of years of hard work on his game .
“ To win [ the Public Links ] means a lot to me ,” said Nolin . “ I put in a lot of hard work on my game this year and to have it finally pay off is really exciting .”
31 st Connecticut Public Links Championship August 8th - 9th - Lyman Orchards Golf Club
Champion : Kyle Nolin , Tallwood CC - 72-72--144 2 nd : Chris Flowers , H . S . Richardson GC - 74-72--146 3 rd : Steve Gettings , Orange Hills CC - 75-72--147 T-4th : Jason Longo , H . S . Richardson GC - 75-73--148
Dave Jones , Mohegan Sun GC - 74-74--148

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