Christo Lamprecht proud of Silver Medal at the Open despite rough weekend
- Planet Sport writer
- 23 July 2023
South African Christo Lamprecht finished well off the pace after two tough weekend rounds but was still the top amatuer at this year's Open at Royal Liverpool.
South African Christo Lamprecht says leaving Royal Liverpool with the Silver Medal has put a smile back on his face after a difficult finish to his Open debut.
The 22-year-old, who held a share of the lead on five under after the first round, ended his week in Hoylake with a closing 74 to finish 11 over par.
That formally secured the prize for the tournament's leading amateur, although as the only non-professional to have made the cut that had been a formality.
Lamprecht, who at 6ft 8ins had been the tallest man in the field, said: "It's been a week with every bit of emotion - coming off a high on Thursday and just not having it the last three days.
"But obviously standing here being the last amateur standing and getting the Silver Medal, it puts a smile back on my face.
"I wasn't really goal-orientated but obviously it is a nice achievement to have and I'm very proud of it. It wasn't a goal per se, but it's pretty nice to finish off the week like that."
