Clyde and Gullion Reach Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Finals
SUGARLAND —More upsets occurred in the Quarterfinals, including No.24 seed Cal Clyde of Houston taking the match against No.17 seed Will Wallace, also of Houston. The two-time champion No.21 seed Colby Harwell from San Antonio took his victory against No.4 seed Jeremy Freedman of Dallas.
No.10 seed Scott Maurer from Dallas also won his match over No.31 seed Micheal Lee. Lee was part in the 10 players for the final four spots playoff to make match play on Thursday. He entered as the highest seed to make the Quarterfinals. No.6 seed Joey Gullion of Spring ended up taking his match against No.3 seed Logan Boatner. With Boatner out, Gullion is the only single-seed player left.
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Quarterfinals: To kick it off Clyde made a birdie on the first hole, then locked in four more on the front nine. Things got interesting as Wallace fired off two birdies in the first couple of holes on the back. Ultimately it was not enough as Clyde took the match in just 16 holes at 3 & 2.
Things were different for Harwell and Freedman, as they went neck and neck almost every hole. Harwell had a quick birdie on hole two to take the lead, but just two holes later Freedman tied it up, then took the lead. On the last hole Harwell pulled it out going 1 up, winning the match.
Lee took the lead first as he birded hole two, Maurer responded by making a birdie on hole nine. However, on the back nine Maurer took over, ending the match on hole 16. In the end, Maurer won 3 & 2.
Boatner and Gullion were at a stalemate for the first six holes, but Boatner made up some ground making a birdie on hole seven. Gullion responded by making a birdie on hole nine. Boatner came back with two birdies in a row. The excitement didn’t end there as Gullion won the last two holes, tying the match. In the end Gullion claimed the win after 21 holes.
Today’s Quarterfinals was played at 6,381 yards.
Semifinals: Clyde didn’t skip a beat, making three birdies in a row. Harwell fought back winning a couple of holes, but Clyde took the match 3 & 2, winning after 16 holes.
Maurer started on fire going up two holes right off the bat, including an eagle on hole two. That changed when Gullion started making up ground, winning four holes on the back, including an eagle on hole 11. In the end, Gullion secured his spot at 1 up.
Today’s Semifinals was played at 6,401 yards.
Course: The Cypress Course at Sweetwater Country Club opened in 1982 and was designed by Robert Packard. The layout is highlighted by constant elevation changes, numerous water hazards, and sloping green complexes guarded by deep-faced bunkers. Measuring just under 6,700 yards from the back tees, the strategic par-71 course places a premium on finesse, imagination and shot making, rather than strength.
Tournament History: The 26th edition of the championship begins with the mid-amateur (25 years and older) starting field playing 18 holes of stroke play qualifying on Thursday, August 1, with the lowest 32 scorers advancing to the match play stage of the championship. First- and second-round matches will be played Friday, August 2; quarterfinals and semifinals on Saturday, August 3; and the final on Sunday, August 4. All matches are 18 holes.
POY Points Race: Statewide Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top players making it to the Round of 16. The champion will receive 750 points towards the statewide honor followed by 500 for runner-up, 400 for semifinalists, 200 for quarterfinalists, and 100 for Round of 16 participants. For more information about TGA Statewide Player of the Year points, click here.
What’s Next: The Championship Match will take place at 7:30 am on Sunday. This is the first time for both Clyde and Guillon to make the Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Finals.
About the TGA: The Texas Golf Association was established in 1906 with a mission to promote the playing and advancement of the royal and ancient game of golf in Texas. The association is one of the most respected in the country with an ongoing commitment to its members, contestants, volunteers and all who strive to preserve the great traditions of the game.
For More information about the Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play, click here.