With the 2023 matchplay event complete, here is a summary of the way things went...
In the top half of the draw AnaNikolaj, the bookie's pre-tournament favourite (I was the bookie :D ), sailed through to the semi-finals, with some resistence only coming from hokeypokey300, but in the end experience came through. Also in the top half jerseyjake72 was quietly disposing of players one by one to reach the semi-final stage.
In the bottom half of the draw WildCoast didn't play until the third round, and then had good wins against Tdotdoba and Trinbagoboy to reach his semi-final. Slimjim001 took TomCarioca to the 2nd extra hole in their second round match before having to concede the win, and Tom then continued on his way to the semi-finals.
In the first semi-final match jerseyjake obviously hadn't read the script and beat AnaNikolaj 3&1 to book his place in the final. In the second semi-final, WildCoast was meticulous in his play against TomCarioca and cruised to the final with a deserved 4&3 win.
In the final jerseyjake was relentless, missing only 3 putts in 16 holes, to close out the tournament with a 3&2 win over WildCoast, who didn't quite have the touch he showed in his semi-final match. Well done to both finalists, and thank you to everyone who took part in this great event.
And now for the trophy presentation. This trophy, and a cheque for $0 (zero dollars), is presented to jerseyjake72 by the CEO of Horrible Comics Group, and a sideline trophy design & engraving service - HamdenPro:
Jake - you have a choice of receiving a club/clubs/set of clubs (dependant on the price), or 3 sleeves of balls. I suspect it will be the balls as you seem to have all the top level clubs, but please confirm.
WildCoast will receive 2 sleeves of balls for coming in the runner-up spot, donated by Bills Band CC. I will let Paul (Tdotdoba) know.