On 28th November 2016

Barker wins 2016 Club Championship

Lachlan Barker - 2016 Club Champion

Lachlan Barker has taken out the 2016 Club Championship, beating Colin Coleman 10/8 in the 36 hole final.

Whilst the final result may seem comprehensive, the match itself was a high quality affair with Barker firing a 2-under par performance in the morning, only to hold a three hole lead over Coleman, who was able to keep Barker within his sights for most of the round.

However, it was the afternoon round that proved to be the most pivotal with Barker seemingly having his golf ball on a string, with only 12 putts through the final 10 holes of the game and winning five straight holes from the 6th, to eventually claim victory after rolling in an 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 10th to win the hole and the Championship.

Barker’s win caps off a stunning year after taking out the Malaysian Amateur, finishing 3rd in the Australian Boys’ Amateur, being selected in both the Boys’ and Men’s SA state teams (including as Captain of the Boys’ State Team), and taking out both the Golf SA Junior and Senior Vardon trophies.  Barker is no doubt a star of the future and we look forward to following him as his career progresses when he moves to Iowa State University on a full golfing scholarship in mid-2017.

Download the 2016 Club Championship Matchplay Results

Men’s Club Championship Results

Quarter Finals

Lachlan Barker def. Mark McDonald 7/5
Anthony Olsen def. Jack Buchanan 2/1
Colin Coleman def. Harry Burner at 20th
Henry Duregon def. James Bridgen 1 up

Semi Finals

Lachlan Barker def. Henry Duregon 1 up
Colin Coleman def. Anthony Olsen 1 up

Final

Lachlan Barker def. Colin Coleman 10/8

Full Listing of Championship & Plate Results

Event Results
Men’s Club Championship Lachlan Barker def. Colin Coleman 10/8
Women’s Open Championship Sarah Crocker def. Jill Hodge 2 up
Max Dale Trophy (Senior Championship) Andrew Nash def. John Keogh 3/2
B Grade Championship Ralph Faithfull def. Ian Gardner 2/1
C Grade Championship Tony Myatt def. Mark Footner 5/4
A Grade Plate Brian Welsh def. Adam Rice 1 up
B Grade Plate Peter Grosvenor def. Michael Maguire 5/4
C Grade Plate Morrie Croucher def. Jimmy Lambos 4/3
Senior Cup (Best Net in Qualifying) Andrew Nash
RF Stevens Trophy (Leading Qualifier) Lachlan Barker

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