2009 Auckland Matchplay Championships

2009 Panasonic Auckland Match play Championships were contested in the weekend at with 5 igolf players in the top 16. Held at the Titirangi Golf Club over the weekend, the top 16 players from the Stroke play event last month fought for the title.

First round saw igolf’s Scott McAlpine, winner of the Stroke play title, defeating N. Voke 3 and 2.

An all igolf battle of Van Wright and James Beale saw Beale being defeated 4 and 2, by Wright who is very shortly going to represent Samoa in the Pacific Games, held in Rarotonga this year.

Igolf’s Cameron Jones defeated J. Walters of Waikare on the 19^th hole, and Kevin Budden cruised through to the 2^nd round of match play with a win over D. Gallot of Akarana 4 & 3.

2^nd round matches saw igolf’s Scott McAlpine get defeated by Sam An 3 and 2, Kevin Budden beating G J Hill on the 18^th and another all igolf match with Van Wright beating Cam Jones 4 and 2.

With 2 players in the semi-finals igolf was represented well again, Van Wright defeating Sam An on the 18^th and Kevin Budden’s great run ending on the 16^th, losing to D. Millington.

The final round between Van Wright and D Millington, was finally ended on the 17^th with Van losing the must win hole to go 3 down and end the match.

A great effort for our igolf players that are representing the igolf brand to the fullest.

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2009 Youth Town Wairakei Open

The Charles Tour comes to Wairakei this week and igolf will be represented well and looking to dominate, the Professional, Male and Female Amateur leader boards.

Players representing are:

Mike Hendry

Brad Shilton

Dominic Barson

Lydia Ko

Zoe Brake

Cam Jones

Kevin Budden

Andrew Priestley

Ben Gulford

Tom Cardno

Scott McAlpine

The igolf Departments will be down there watching the team’s progress.

See you all down there.