Ken Hicks became the third player to clinch the Bandit Trophy in a playoff after one of the closest finishes ever. Playing alongside Vidal Brownlee, Ken got off to a solid start and made the turn with 18 points, 2 ahead of Vid. Ken maintained a three pojnt advantage with just three holes to play but six points in two holes for Vid left them deadlocked teeing off 18. Both managed a steady six for a point, and they finished level on 34 each.
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| Ken Hicks - Bandit of the Year |
Meanwhile, elsewhere on the course, both Richard Knight and Alan McDougall were in the mix, both finishing just short of the leaders with 33 points. A 9 hole playoff was arranged for the following day to sort out the places.
Bandit Trophy Results:
1= Ken Hicks 34 Vid Brownlee 34
3= Richard Knight 33 Alan McDougall 33
5= Dave Hues 31 Paul Cartwright 31
7 Mike Dunbar 30
8 Derek Ives 29
9 Stuart Hay 26
10 Johann Van der Merwe 24
11 Dave Talbot 23
12 Paul Stone 21
Ken and Vid were determined to keep as many prizes as possible.
Ken won the Nearest the Pin at the 8th, hitting his tee shot to 6 feet.
Vid claimed the Longest Drive at the 10th with a good straight 3 wood.
9 Hole Playoff on Sunday
The two leaders were paired together again on Sunday so it was a true head to head. Vid was clearly affected by the tension, failing to score at the par 5 opener, allowing Ken to edge in front early. Vid soon composed himself however, paring the short third for 3 points and closing the gap. Ken found another gear at the par 5 6th, which he pared to open a 4 point lead with 3 to play. Vid gave it everything, playing the last three in 2 over for 8 points, but Ken matched him stroke for stroke and off his lower handicap still managed 7 points to win by three. Richard Knight pipped Macca in the playoff for third place. The Shot of the Week was awarded to Mike Dunbar for his chip in from off the front of the 14th green on Friday.
Playoff Result:
Ken Hicks 19
Vid Brownlee 16
Richard Knight 15
Alan McDougall 11
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| Richard Knight (3rd) and Vid Brownlee (Runner Up) either side of Bandit Trophy Winner 2016 Ken Hicks |
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