After the opening day of EstAm, a surprise favorite leads

The opening day of Estonian Amateur Open was held in very windy conditions at Niitvälja Golf Club, and it was even more surprising that the best result was played by Kristo Tullus (Rae Golf Club), whose result was +2 (74). Success came to the last year’s mid-amateur match play champion, above all because of good second half. The second position was taken by Carl Hellat (Niitvälja Golf Club), whose opening round was 77 (+5). Third place is shared by Gediminas Markevičius (European Center Golf Club), Sten-Erik Soo (EGCC) and Kevin-Christopher Jegers (Niitvälja Golf Club), who all received 78 (+6) shots. They were followed by Ken-Marten Soo (EGCC) and Armands Tripāns (Ozo Golf Club) with 79 (+7) strokes. Results

After the opening day, Gilė Bitė Starkutė (European Center Golf Club) took the lead in the women’s competition, playing par. Starkutė who holds the 237th position in the world amateur rankings, had 4 birdies and 4 bogeyes today and she praised the course after the round of play. “I have already played on many courses this year, but not on one that is in such good condition,” said Starkutė. His closest chaser after the opening day is Karola Soe (Saaremaa Golf & Country Club) 75 (+3). Last year’s third Marta Siļčenko (Ozo Golf Club) is third again this year according to the opening day with a result of +4. Katrīna Jana Gustafssone (Viesturi Golf Club) and Anete Liis Adul both have +6 and Mariliis Palm +10 (the latter two EGCC). Results