CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FINALISTS DECIDED

The semi-finals provided a day of some brilliant golf and fantastic comebacks with a few of the players ruing lost chances. In the Club Championship Jordan Mackay was too solid for Olli Hugill, 3 up thru 18 eventually winning 8/7. Chris Abbott and Doug Cullam produced some classic matchplay. Chris got off to a flyer and was 4 up after 8. Typically Doug fought back to be all square after 18. Again though Chris played some awesome golf and got to the 27th hole 4 up, a stunning fightback from Doug had him 1up on the final hole before winning that for a 2up victory.

In ‘A’ reserve Peter Hickman came across a red hot Graeme Inglis who had a chip in and only 22 putts for a very solid 3/2 victory. Former Captain Rod Fraser and current President Don Parsonage had a very tight game with Rod never ahead in the match. With the match all square playing the last Don hit a great shot from 110m and possibly caught slight downslope and the ball went about 6 feet off the green. Don putted down to 5 feet but missed the putt. Rod was left to make a 3 footer for the win, calmly rolling it in for a victory on the 18th.

The first match in ‘B’ grade saw Shanil Singh playing some very solid steady golf and in control over Russell Pearse to be 5 up after 9. He kept the form going for a 6/4 victory. In the other game Anton Eksteen was playing brilliantly and 2 up after 9 against Ed Guz, Anton kept the form going and was 3 up with 3 to play with victory looking likely. Possibly nerves played their part and Ed won the next 3 holes to take the match to the 19th which he won for a stunning come from behind victory.  

Top seed in ‘C’ grade Alistair Barnhill took on last years C grade Champion Yoram Drutman. Yoram was playing his usual steady game and was 1up after 9. The match was tight until Alistair clicked into gear and had a comfortable 3/2 win. Two time singles knockout Champion Kevin Hutcheson proved that he loves the matchplay format, nullifying big hitting Robin Farr. Kevin was 2 up after 9 but Robin’s game started to click. Kevin is known for his fighting spirit and although Robin was coming back, Kevin held on to win 3/1.

We really are looking forward to hosting both the men’s and ladies Championship final rounds next Sunday 10 November. Come along and support the members in the finals. It promises to be a great day.

 

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