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Saturday morning 27th May a smaller than average but respectable group rolled up to play golf as per normal,a stableford round playing for golf balls,except for two players. For those two players , Robbo and Graham Hunt it was grand final day to decide the new RMT Bryant match play champion. Both players had to stand tall and be victorious over four previous rounds to reach the grand final play off, a fantastic effort in its self considering the caliber of players they had to beat along the way.
I had the pleasure of refereeing and watching the match unfold. It goes without saying that Robbo and Graham played the game in a friendly but competitive manner from start to finish. From the 1st hole to 17th hole the lead changed many time, never exceeding one up. On the 17th hole Robbo produced a cracking 7 iron shot which landed his ball 2 meters from the pin for a realistic birdie opportunity, Graham had three great shots to land just short of the dance floor, Graham within putting distance took three to sink his ball giving him a very respectable 6 which most of us would take any day of the week. It was Robbo who had 2 putts to win the hole and go one up, which he managed to do.
Hearts pumping both players stepped up on the 18th tee block knowing what each other had to do and in true championship style they both got their drives away to set themselves up for another nail biting finish, Robbo with the advantage of just having to draw the hole to become champion and Graham having to produce something extra special to take the game up the 1st hole again. In the end it was Robbo winning the 18th to go 2 up in what was an epic battle and worthy final.
Congratulations Robbo the newly crowned RMT Bryant match play champion for 2017 and commiserations to Graham, you can be very proud for holding your nerve to help produce a classic final which went down to the wire.
Reminders: This Saturday is the June monthly medal ( stroke ) and the Presidents cup ( stableford ) round. so if your stroke round is falling apart you may still have a great stableford round going so don't disqualify yourself or walk off.
see you all on Saturday
cheers
Kymbo
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