Cairns comes from behind to win Pre-Open Classic

Cairns, who has managed to win several Zambezi Tour events, was in his best form on the final day and saw  off the other 49 players who participated in the event.
The Borrowdale Brooke professional is now looking forward to next week’s Chairman’s Championship Tournament set for his home course.

“I am very happy to win this event as I came into the second round trailing but I managed to recover for a positive result,” Cairns said.
“The event was so competitive and the low scores will give us pressure to work hard ahead of the Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open.
“We have good young players who are coming up and they have a bright future.

“I am now looking forward to the next event at Borrowdale Brooke and I hope I will do well. The win did not come as a surprise as I played my game with the intention of having a positive result.”

Shane Pringle was second after he carded 73 and 71 for a level par.
Robson Saurombe, Mohammed Mandhu, Julius Kamalizeni and South African Irvine Mazibuko were all tied on third place after they finished on two-over-par 146.
Titch Musemburi had a decent start to the season after he finished in seventh position on three-over-par 147.

Two players were disqualified and another one retired after Thursday’s poor show.
Micky Hough disqualified himself after he signed for a wrong score while aging Morgan Shumba forgot to put his number nine score.
Last year’s top player, Brian Gondo, retired from the game after he had shot a 79 in the first round.

The tourney saw Jessie Nyakatawa playing two rounds with the men.
Zambezi Tour tournament director, Michael Mahachi, said it is a good start to the season and congratulated Cairns for winning the event.

“We are happy that the event went on well and the weather allowed us to finish without disturbances.
“It is good that the players practice and have game time especially going towards the Zimbabwe Open. I believe the Tour is trying its best and will continue to look for support and have the professionals play as many tournaments as possible,” Mahachi said.