The Phoenix Junior Match Play Tournament continued today with the juniors playing their first round of the match play tournament. The juniors are placed into three divisions; 13-18 Championship Flight; 13-18 First Flight and 12 & under.
13-18 CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
Defending champion Ryan Benevides looked good as defeated Mackih McGowan 6 & 5 and will meet Thomas Svenson in the next round. Svenson had a difficult match but overcame Ryan Roberts after 20 holes. This was indeed a spirited come back as Roberts was 3 up after 9 holes. Damian Palanyandi moved into the semi-finals after winning his match 2 up over another strong contender, Alex Osborne.
13-18 FIRST FLIGHT
This division has a solid and full bracket giving all of the players plenty of opportunities to play this week. Dwayne Pearman Jr. looks to play his first match after having an extra day to practice and prepare. He will face Justin Dixon-Watts who defeated Khari Place on the 19th hole. Also advancing was Arriek Douglas who managed to win his match 3 & 2. He will face Evan Watkins who breezed into the semi-finals after winning his match 8 & 6 over Nick Hall.
12 & UNDER
Thomas Allkins is in good form as he marched into the semi-finals with a 9 & 7 victory over Jacob Moniz. Thomas will face Sam Wehmeyer who won his match convincingly 7 & 6. The only female in the group Elizabeth Parsons proved she is just as tough and gladly handed her opponent Lochlan Broadley a 7 & 5 defeat. She will face Karsten Broadley in the semi-finals who will look to avenge his brother’s defeat. The latter Broadley managed to sneak past 3 & 2 in his match over Mikus Ming.
13-18 Championship Flight
Ryan Benevides defeated Mackih McGowan 6 & 5 Joshua Cabrera defeated Tyler Balcombe 4 & 3 Thomas Svensen defeated Ryan Roberts 20th Hole Damian Palanyandi defeated Alex Osborne 2 Up
13-18 First Flight
Dwayne Pearman Jr. BYE Justin Dixon-Watts defeated Khari Place 19th Hole Arriek Douglas defeated Corey DeSilva 3 & 2 Evan Watkins defeated Nick Hall 8 & 6
12 & under Flight
Thomas Allkins defeated Jacob Moniz 9 & 7 Sam Wehmeyer defeated Dakota Lamb 7 & 6 Elizabeth Parsons defeated Lochlan Broadley 7 & 5 Karsten Broadley defeated Mikus Ming 3 & 2
