New Seabury’s Clay Wins NEPGA Stroke Play Series Opener at Newport National
New Seabury on Cape Cod’s Jim Clay, PGA, was the only player under par in the 2021 New England Stroke Play Series opener, taking home the win on Tuesday at Newport National Golf Club.
Clay fired a one-under 71 to win the tournament.
A trio finished a shot behind at even par, including senior division co-winners Ed Kirby (The Aquidneck Club), PGA and Michael Elliott, PGA. Brendon Ray (Point Judith CC) also fired an even-par 72 for a share of second overall.
Clay’s Round
Clay opened the round with a pair of pars before trading a bogey and birdie on the 3rd and 4th holes.
Clay brought his score to 1-under with birdie on the 7th before moving back to even with a bogey on the par-5 eighth.
Clay brought his score to 1-under for the second time on the day on the 11th hole and finished with seven consecutive pars to card a 71.