Thorsen Wins Norwegian Amateur Title
August 09, 2006 | Men's Golf
Aug. 9, 2006
STAVANGER, NORWAY --- East Carolina rising-sophomore Andre Thorsen carded a four round total of 16-under par to win the 2006 Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship. After bogeying the 17th hole, Thorsen birdied 18 to capture his second career national title in his native homeland. He also won the 2002 Norwegian Junior Golf Championship.
After shooting a par-71 in the first round, Thorsen posted consecutive rounds of 65 to move to 12-under for the tournament. In the final round, he shot a 4-under par 67 to claim a one-stroke victory over Knut Borsheim. Thorsen also finished six strokes ahead of third-place finisher Marius Thorp, who shot par over four rounds at the 2006 British Open.
"I'm really pleased with the way I played and that I managed to secure the win with a birdie on the last hole," said Thorsen. " I always knew that I had the potential to shoot low scores, but I have struggled to put together four good rounds. This win was a huge boost for my confidence and I'm really looking forward to returning to ECU and hopefully carry the momentum from this victory into the season."
His second and third round scores of 65 were his best single round totals since becoming a collegiate competitor. His lowest round as freshman last year was 67 in the first round of the Bradford Creek Intercollegiate.
"We are so proud of Andre and his achievement," said Pirate head coach Press McPhaul. "Andre put together a terrific performance against some of the top European amateurs. He is continually improving as a golfer and we're looking forward to watching him progress throughout the upcoming season."
