Englishman Chris Paisley scoops SA Open from home boy Grace
Paisley (and his wife and caddie Keri) follow in the footsteps of countryman Graeme Storm at the SA Open golf tournament
The lack of a strong international contingent was lamented before the start of the SA Open but as the shadows lengthened at the Glendower Golf Club outside Johannesburg on Sunday‚ an Englishman strode purposefully to the title. Chris Paisley (and his wife and caddie Keri) followed in the footsteps of countryman Graeme Storm — who also beat significant odds in the process — to lift the trophy. Twelve months ago Storm was surprised by eventually conquering Rory McIlroy in a three-hole play-off and Paisley was perhaps even more impressive in keeping at bay the advances of SA’s favourite, Branden Grace. Although his wife is not his regular caddie‚ Keri helped calm the 31-year-old when he shot into the lead on the seventh. "I wasn’t going to play this week and my plan was to go straight to Abu Dhabi‚" he said. "I told my caddie that and he booked a holiday in Germany‚ in the Alps. Then I decided to play. "I told him not to worry, I’ll just get Keri onto the bag. "I’m not sure if he is de...
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