Jason Savident relives the putt which won him the UV Trophy. (Picture by Steve Sarre, 0597089)

JASON SAVIDENT sank a 25ft birdie putt on the last green to clinch the handicap section of the 72-hole tournament which seemingly had been destined for Brian Lucas to win until the last moment.

Ultimately it was countback which settled matters in favour of the five-handicap L’Ancresse member, who had shot a final day net 70 to make up the necessary three shots on Lucas who had led for two days.

For Savident, 32, it was his biggest achievement in the sport. ‘Obviously I’m pleased. To win over four rounds is a true test of golf and there are some good names on the [UV] trophy,’ said the winner who revealed he had putted poorly all four days, only for it all to come right on the 72nd hole.

‘I hadn’t sunk a thing all week until that 25 footer on the last hole. My game plan was to just keep the ball in play and I stuck to the game plan. Over the four days I lost just two balls.’