On Thursday Remuera hosted the 18 Hole Matchplay Section A in fine
conditions with a rising wind to help the players on their way.
The penultimate round saw Titirangi arriving with a very
good lead however this was their last play as they host the final round next
week and take their BYE.
Advancing the tee times to 8.30 from 9.00 was very effective
as the way was laid open for the afternoon field to tee off at 11.45. And so it
was to be as all the players made the turn exactly on time!
Remuera had their bye so it was interesting to watch how
Titirangi went as they would be setting the benchmark for the final round.
Results went as follows:
Pukekohe went down to Pakuranga 49 – 59
Royal Auckland also down to Maungakiekie by only 1 point
54.5 – 53.5 – a very close string of matches
The Grange had a good win against Maramarua 63.5 – 44.5
Titirangi down to Onewhero 56 – 52
So this leaves the competition with Titirangi in charge
however if The Grange can pull out 64 points next week they can overhaul
Titirangi. A big ask!
Remuera sits 5th on the table with their last
round to be against Pukekohe
Final scores after today:
Titirangi
474
The Grange
411.5
Pakuranga
390
Onewhero
382.5
Remuera
371
Pukekohe
363
Royal Auckland 352.5
Maungakiekie 349.5
Maramarua 346