73ennis73 defeats Bartmania 2up
He played solidly throughout. Carrying a 2up lead through much of the entire match, the 2 spots he cemented his victory was on holes 13 and 14 of the Best of Famous course. Hole 13 (#18 at Congressional) we both missed the green with our approach shots. His landed on the side of the bank to the left of the green but somehow managed to not get wet. His avatars foot was in the water for the next shot, no doubt. I missed on the right side and has a 13 yard pitch, downhill. I had hit it into the 20-25 from the tee, so my only play was a punch down the fairway which took me over the green. I chipped in for a miraculous birdie....almost certqainly cutting the match to 1up. But it was just not to be as he matched my chip in with one of his own. As he was putting his shoes back on before proceeding to the next hole, he gave me a lil wink. What an improbable hole!
The other hole where he cemented his victory was on Bethpage #12. I had hit my approach to 2 feet and his approach from the rough was 4 yards long and right of the front pin. That left him a treacherous downhill, right to left breaker. But again, with no hesitation, the putt was solidly holed, and I'm left holding my putter....knowing a halve is all I could manage.
Simply put, 73ennis73 had all the answers today. He stepped up big when he needed to.....and the better player definitely won the match. Best of luck going forward, my friend.