Match Play, Round 2

The Red Devils

Another day of nail-biting tension as the Match Play Competition moves into its second week. With two points for a win, one for an all square result, and absolutely nothing for a loss, the potential finalists are beginning to come out of the woodwork.

Sweetness and light on the first tee

So, without more ado, let's get straight down to the results. 

First, the novelties. 

NTP	2nd	Phil McLeod
NTP in 2	6th	Stephanie
NTP in 2	10th	Phil McKeague
NTP in 3	11th	Phil McKeague

We note in passing that Phil McKeague managed to score birdies on the 8th, 10th, 11th, and 17th. Hitting form just when you don't want to be playing against him in Match Play. And 35 Stableford points for Roland, who managed to compete very effectively against himself in a one-man competition.

The sign says it all

And, in anticipation of his birthday next week, Gary managed to pick up the Golden Hole Jackpot, which stood at a respectable $73. Should be just enough for the babysitter when you take Lin out to celebrate. 

Rita after a bit of a tumble

Hope it warms up a bit. 

By the way, did you know that golf is a contact sport. Apparently over 13,000 people go to the emergency room each year from the golf course. Click here to see why. 

Hurry up and take that picture

Rita would like to mention that had personal experience of that wonderful expression "going arse over tit" this afternoon - fortunately her airbags deployed in time and there were no serious injuries, although Ron did rush over and volunteer to rub them better. 

And what of the competition itself? Mostly close fought tussles, with the competition coming down to the last few holes. Not too many gimmes on the putting green, we gather - true match play intensity.

Give him the putt? Tell him he's dreaming.

Greg		Derek	AS
Stan		Ron	AS
Gordon	bt	Shelley	1 up
Earle	bt	Peter	1 up
Brett	bt	Richard Yeo	2 up
Phil McLeod	bt	Malcolm	2/1
Richard Osborne	bt	Charmaine	2/1
Rob	bt	Frances	2/1
Phil McKeague	bt	Lynne	3/2
Colin	bt	Ian	3/2
Gary	bt	Ross	4/2
Ciaran	bt	Gim	5/4
Glen	bt	Stephanie	5/4

A capital investment pays off for Greg

So, next week, Round 3, before we move on to the finals. And we'll congregate afterwards at Wembley again, unless it's pouring with rain.