Grange to strong for Bonnar Cup side in round 2

Report by Wayne Humphries (Team Manager)

Well, a reality check for the Bonnar Cup team. We knew this was going to be a tough match – Grange has a very strong side in Bonnar Cup with several of their players having played successful Simpson Cup golf over the last few years. Our boys provided a contest all day and with a little luck we could have won or halved three of the games which would have given the final scoreline a bit more respectability. It will be important now for the boys to regroup and prepare well for the next match.

From early on the Grange boys took the advantage – after six holes, four matches were square with Grange leading the other three matches. Ben Layton at No. 3 and Liam Kennewell at No.4 were both 3 down at this stage – it was particularly pleasing to see both these lads stick to their task and to come back to be only 1 down after the 14th and then take their games to the 18th hole for two narrow losses.

Jackson Kalz at No.7 recovered from 1 down after five and played some really nice golf to be 2 up after 13, but then lost two holes and was also 1 down playing the last – a sensational 3 wood second shot set up a birdie chance from 12 feet and a chance to get a half but his putt failed to drop and another narrow loss.

James Bridgen at No. 5 also recovered from 3 down after 10 to take his match to the 17th.

James Brown at No.6 recovered from 2 down after two to get back to square after four – he got back to square again on 10 after holing a 40 foot monster, but lost four of his last six holes to lose 4/2.

Mark McDonald at No.2 had a tough assignment and played steady golf to be square after 10 – a stunning birdie on 10 from two feet got him back to square – but then his opponent outplayed him on the back nine for Mark to lose 5/3.

Braeden Kelly at No.1 also had a tough opponent – Braeden kept in contention for most of his match with some nice golf – only 1 down after the 10th but his opponent was playing sub-par golf to close the match out 3/2.

Thank you once gain to all the caddies for their support to the players.

Next Sunday is a critical match for us – we play Tea Tree Gully at Blackwood at 12.10pm. Tea Tree Gully is likely to be our main challenger for a Finals spot, so another must win match for the boys.

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