North Carolina State University Athletics
Wellington Ties For 18th At Dunhill
12/13/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Dec. 13, 2005
South Africa - Ross Wellington, a former NC State golfer, shot four under at the Dunhill Championship Dec. 8-11 to tie for 18th place. Wellington, won 11572.45 euros at the European Tour event at Leopard Creek Country Club, which was won by fellow South African Ernie Els. Entering the final round at even par, Wellington carded his second 68 of the tournament to finish four under.
Leopard Creek, one of the most unique golf courses on the European Tour, opened in June 1996 and was designed by Gary Player. It is set on the edge of the Kruger National Park, and incorporates much of the characteristics of the local area. The course winds among trees, bushes & grass land and includes several water hazards ranging from large lakes and ponds to brooks and streams set in rocks and cascading waterfalls. A hippopotamus (named Harry) resides in the lake on Hole 16. A leopard is rumoured to live around Hole 6. Waterbuck, Aardvark, Kudu, Impala and Giraffe all feature on and around the course. Crocodiles reside in the dam at holes 5 & 7, 9 & 18 & 16.
