Ablestoke Review
Peter Whiteford claims 5th at the Sicilian Open 2011
The Donnafugata Resort & Spa resort hosted the 2011 Sicilian Open, the first European Tour event on european soil of the 2011 season
This five-star venue has only been opened a couple of years and is approximately one hour's drive from Catania International Airport.
Peter Whiteford enjoyed an impressive display in difficult weather conditions which eventually forced the tournament to overrun and finish play on Monday morning.
A two-and-a-half hour delay for dangerous weather conditions on Sunday forced the Monday finish at Donnafugata Golf Resort & SPA, with the leading pair resuming with just one shot separating them and six holes to play.
Whilst Peter had risen to 3rd on the leaderboard on Saturday, he had a difficult final round, eventually finishing an admirable fifth behind Raphaël Jacquelin who held off a spirited challenge from Anthony Wall to win his third European Tour title at the Sicilian Open.
Winning Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie finished in a tie for 26th, 10 shots behind the leader.
The tour now heads to Spain for the Andalucía Open in Malaga, which will hold mixed emotions for Peter. In 2010 Peter Whiteford finished 3rd, which was magnificent, apart from the fact he could have won but then someone stole his driver!!
From everyone at Ablestoke we would like to congratulate Peter on the Sicilian Open, and wish him the very best of luck for Andalucía where he is sure to feel he has unfinished business!
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