Singles Match Play
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All play governed by USGA Match Play Rules. Local rules may be in effect.
80% of course handicap used for scoring
All players will play their previously declared tee box
Players are responsible for scheduling their own matches and booking tee times. They should make every effort to agree on a mutually convenient time before the deadline.
A deadline day will be set for each round and noted in the bracket pairings.
By the deadline day, a tee time will be assigned between 10 am and 2 pm (based on availability).
If one player doesn't show up by the tee time, the other player will win and advance to the next round.
If both players can't make it, a coin toss will determine who advances.
Match play sudden death will start on hole #1 or #10 depending on starting hole, with handicaps on designated holes.
The HH men’s club will be updated with match results. It is up to the players to check the web site to see who they will be playing next.
Past News
Goins Victorious : Casey Goins was victorious defeating Gary Melnik 2 up. Their play was less than stellar, with a total of 5 balls lost between them – a true "pillow fight" on the course!
Byrd Advances: Tim Byrd defeated Dan Bland. Tim was in control the entire match but Dan closed the gap on the back with an eagle on 12 and a birdie on 14. In the end the deficit was too much with Tim winning 4 & 3. Tim will met Chris McKinney next.
Ed Fisher routs Steve Sweet 6 & 4. Neither player found their rhythm, with only one net par through 12 holes. Steve Sweet's struggles were exemplified by losing eight balls over 16 holes - ultimately leading to a decisive defeat. Fisher advances to face Jason Luke in the next round.
Squires moves on: Scott Squires dispatched Dion Hoskins in a hard fought battle. The match was tied thru 10 when Scott made a run winning the next 3. Dion made a charge taking the next two but it was not enough with Scott prevailing to win 3 & 1. He will meet Dave French in round 2.
Matt Moves On: Matt Casey took down Dave Dewilde in a well played match from both. The match was tight through nine but Matt’s stellar short game was too much to overcome. Matt’s 76 (38/38) resulted in a 4 &3 win. Matt will meet John Lee in round 2.
Betz Glides to Victory: Blair Betz moves to the next round with a win over Chris Williamson. Betz took the lead on #1 and never looked back - easing to a 6&5 rout. Blair will take on Eric Hagen in round 2.
Wagner Wins: Chip Wagner defeated Chris Barrett 3&2. Chip will meet Mark Hardy in round 2.
Depauw Defeats Dalton: Stefan Depauw and Dalton Hadley took the match to extras when Stefan tied the match on 18. Stefan prevailed on the 1st hole to advance. He will met Beau Johnston next.
Koch knocks out Rakes: Logan Koch faced Junebug Rakes in a nip and tuck battle with Logan taking two of the last three holes to prevail 1 up. Logan will face Greg Schrenger in the next round.
Bass Beats Kaelin: Mike Bass took down Mike Kaelin 1 up. The last 3 holes were key with Bass making a charge and Kaelin pooping the bed. Bass moves on to round 3 where he will face Blair Betz.
Luke Outlasts Fisher: Jason Luke defeated Ed Fisher 2&1. He'll meet the winner of the Casey-Lee match in round 3.
Hardy Advances on Forfiet: Mark Hardy moves after a forfeit due injury from Chip Wagner.
Coakley Succumbs to Sweet: Jeff Sweet moves on to round 3 with a victory over Leo Coakley 3&2.
Squires Foils French: Scott Squires took the win over Dave French 4&3. Scott and Sheldon Hoagland will battle it out in round 3.
Hoagland Rakes Flischel: Sheldon Hoagland vanquished Jim Flischel in a well fought battle by both. Sheldon sealed the deal with a rake aided birdie on the last to win 2 up.
Betz Bests Hagen: Blair Betz knocked out Eric Hagen with a par on 17 to win the match 2&1. He will meet Mike Bass in round 3.
Maraman Moves on: Brian Maraman edged out Shane Davis in a close match, 4-2. Neither player held a lead of more than one hole until the 17th, when Brian clinched the victory with a birdie. He will face the winner of the Schrenger-Koch matchup.
Depauw Wins: Stefan Depauw closed out Beau Johnston on 17 to advance. He will meet Casey Goins in round 3.
Blevins Beats Heinlein: Jim Blevins scrambled to take down James Heinlein. Jim shot a 77 getting up and down 7 of 9 times. He will meet Dewayne Stopher next.
Epley eliminates Madsen: Tom Epley defeated Pat Madsen 4&2. Tom controlled the match from 4th hole on with nothing but fairways and greens. He'll meet Mark Hardy next.
Tim Byrd defeated Chris McKinney 1 up. McKinney dominated the first half, leading by 3 at the turn. However, Byrd mounted a comeback and took a 2 up lead heading into the 17th hole. McKinney didn't go down without a fight, winning the 17th hole and narrowly missing a birdie on 18 that would have sent the match to extras.
Casey Continues to Round 3: Matt Casey defeated John Lee to advance to round 3 where he will meet Jason Luke. The Casey-Lee match was tight through 12 when Matt went on a 2 under run to win 4&2.
Stopher Advances: Dewayne Stopher knocked out Vern Denham in a tight match winning 1 up.
Betz bests Bass: Blair Betz defeated Mike Bass 2&1 in a well contested match to advance to round 4. Betz was down the entire match but finished strong winning the last 3 holes with deciding birdies on 17 and 18.
The singles competition has 14 of 44 players remaining in the hunt. This year's winner is assured to be a first time singles champion as all past champs have been eliminated.
Along with Blair and Scott - others still standing are: Mark Hardy vs Tom Epley, Jason Luke vs Matt Casey, Stefan Depauw vs Casey Goins, Tim Byrd vs Jeff Sweet, Jim Blevins vs Dewayne Stopher and Logan Koch vs Brian Maraman.
Casey Advances: Matt Casey was victorious over Jason Luke 1 up to advance to the round of eight. Matt took a 4 point lead through 10 on the strength of 4 birdies but Jason roared back tying the match on 15. Both had respectable rounds with Matt shooting a 78 and Jason an 80.
Squires halts Hoagland: Scott Squires eliminated Sheldon Hoagland 2 up in a third round match. There was no way Scott was losing with his entourage hanging on his every shot around the course - cheering him on to victory. Since Sheldon has no friends to cheer him on, he was doomed from the get go!
Maraman Bests Betz. Brian Maraman carded a 69 from the blue tees with 5 birdies to take out Blair Betz. Brian advances to the semi final round where he will meet Scott Squires.
Depauw's Birdies Blitz Bird. Stefan Depauw eliminated Tim Bird 2 & 1. Stef was down 3 thru 7 holes when he went on a tear birding the next three to tie the match(all net eagles !). Depauw had 3 net eagles and 3 net birdies during the match. Well done Stef ! Bird faltered over the last 5 holes carding a disastrous +9 over the final stretch. Stef will meet Matt Casey in the semi final round.
Casey Crushes Epley. Matt Casey roared back from a 4 hole deficit at the turn to vanquish Tom Epley 1 up. That's gotta sting. Matt contemplated pulling a 'Hagen' at the turn but his character prevailed as he finished the round with a win inspired by Jimmy V. Matt advances to the semi final match where he will meet Stefan Depauw.
Squires Advances. Scott Squires won by default over Jim Blevins who was unable to play by the match dead line. Scott will meet Brian Maraman in the semi's.
Maraman Bests Betz. Brian Maraman carded a 69 from the blue tees with 5 birdies to take out Blair Betz. Brian advances to the semi final round where he will meet Scott Squires.
Depauw's Birdies Blitz Bird. Stefan Depauw eliminated Tim Bird 2 & 1. Stef was down 3 thru 7 holes when he went on a tear birding the next three to tie the match(all net eagles !). Depauw had 3 net eagles and 3 net birdies during the match. Well done Stef ! Bird faltered over the last 5 holes carding a disastrous +9 over the final stretch. Stef will meet Matt Casey in the semi final round.
Casey Crushes Epley. Matt Casey roared back from a 4 hole deficit at the turn to vanquish Tom Epley 1 up. That's gotta sting. Matt contemplated pulling a 'Hagen' at the turn but his character prevailed as he finished the round with a win inspired by Jimmy V. Matt advances to the semi final match where he will meet Stefan Depauw.
Squires Advances. Scott Squires won by default over Jim Blevins who was unable to play by the match dead line. Scott will meet Brian Maraman in the semi's.
