August 13

Ken/Tom vs Glen/Rob

Under threatening skies and controversy, Ken/Tom prevail over Glen/Rob 3 and 1 to bring their record to a dazzling 6 – 0.

Holes 1, 2, and 4 are tied with pars. Bogeys halve #3. At the end of 4, all even.

Ken/Tom make the most of their strokes on 5 and 6 with net birdies to go up by 2.

Holes 7, 8, and 9 are tied with pars. Controversy on 9: Tom's birdie attempt misses by an RCH. Tom, thinking he had been given the 2 millimeter putt for par (and a halve), scoops up his ball and marches off to the 10th tee. Apparently no such concession was made! Glen/Rob confer. After much back and forth, they decide to do the gentlemanly thing. Ken/Tom +2 after 9.

Ken's birdie (net eagle) wins 10. Ken/Tom +3.

Holes 11 through 13 are halved with pars. Hole 14 generates a mini controversy: Ken plays out of turn, hitting a perfect shot to green. Rob and Glen play their shots AND THEN tell Ken he must replay his shot. Ken comes up with an obscure counter argument, presented with such confidence and authority, that it is immediately accepted. Glen and Rob apologise for being so cantankerous and the 14th is halved with pars.

Glen's birdie wins 15, the first and only hole they won all day. Ken/Tom +2

Ken and Glen get net birdies on 16. Glen/Rob are dormie.

Hole 17 brings more controversy. Four pathetic drives down the left side. Ken hits hybrid into stiff wind close to green. Glen and Rob are behind trees and facing difficult shots to the green. After much discussion on how to play the next shot Glen steps up and hits Rob's ball into a tree. Rob follows by hitting Glen's ball around the tree to the fringe of the green. On discovering their error Glen/Rob concede the hole and the match. It was a sad way to end an exciting match.

Scores:

Glen 78 net 70

Rob 79 net 73

Ken 78 net 67

Tom 80 net 69