Alan Tait secures 'fairytale' win on his Get Back to Golf Tour

Alan Tait, the founder of the 'Get Back to Golf Tour' in Scotland, secured a spot in the grand final at Dumbarnie Links after pulling off a "fairytale" win.

Alan Tait, pictured with his playing partner on the day James McGhee, carded a four-under-par 54 at Longniddry in the 'Get Back to Tour' event

Tait's triumph came at Longniddry in the eighth and last regular event in the series, which he set up to provide playing opportunities for pros and amateurs after the 2020 schedule was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

He carded a four-under-par 64 at the East Lothian venue, as did John Kelly, the pro at Lochview Golf Centre in Coatbridge.

Although Kelly had the better last six holes, he is unavailable for this Sunday's grand final, so Tait will tee up in that along with the winners from the earlier events.

“Bit of a fairytale ending for me to tie for first place in the very last event for 2020," admitted Tait. "I’m absolutely delighted. I was lucky that playing partner James McGhee and I got a perfect morning for it on Friday at Longniddry. Not a breath of wind and the course was in great nick, so it was there for the taking.

"It’s a shame John Kelly can’t make the Dumbarnie Links final Sunday as he has been a great supporter of the Get Back to Golf Tour, having played in all of them bar one.

"I’m not complaining though and more than happy to take his spot! I love Dumbarnie and looking forward to meeting up with the seven other winners to play for the top spot."

Joining Tait at the new Fife venue are fellow pros Tom Higson, Jamie McLeary, Craig Lawrie and Ryan Campbell, as well as amateur trio Connor McKinney, Blair Morton and Alan Tulloth.PGA EuroPro Tour player Campbell secured his spot by winning the penultimate event at Musselburgh with a six-under 65.

"I’m sure myself and the other guys will have a great day and it will be the perfect end to what I think has been a successful wee run of events and has definitely been worthwhile," added Tait.

"The feedback I’ve had from all the players has been nothing but positive. I’m already thinking how I can make this bigger and better for 2021 and beyond.”

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