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AndyP
8th November 2009, 08:05 AM
This has been the quietest buildup to a final that I can remember. Even the one that didn't happen made more noise. Anyway, here's some of the background.

Handicaps:
Lucky 4
AndyP 12

How they got there:
Rd 1:
AndyP def Briswesty @ Beerwah - 3 and 1

Lucky tied Damoocow @ Wynnum - All square
Lucky def Damoocow - Forfeit For

Rd 2:
AndyP def Peter_rs @ Pelican Waters - 4 and 2

Lucky tied Golfer69 @ Pacific - All square
Lucky def Golfer69 @ Redland Bay - 2 and 1

Quarter Final:
AndyP tied dc68 @ Oxley
AndyP def dc68 @ Brookwater - 6 and 4

Lucky tied Blakey @ Brookwater - All square
Lucky def Blakey @ Gainsborough Greens - 3 and 2

Semi-Final:
AndyP def BrisVegas @ Wolston Park - 2 and 1

Lucky def GregH @ Gainsborough Greens - 2 and 1

Overall OZgolf Matchplay Records:
AndyP 7 wins 5 losses (4 ties). 2008 - R1, 2007 - R2, 2006 - SF, 2005 - R2.
Lucky 3 wins 0 losses (3 ties 1 Forfeit For)

PeteyD
8th November 2009, 08:06 AM
If you guys are tied on Friday it is back to 18 again.

henno
8th November 2009, 09:01 AM
Go lucky!

AndyP's avatar is looking just a little too smug for my liking. :razz:

Daves
8th November 2009, 09:04 AM
Go lucky!

AndyP's avatar is looking just a little too smug for my liking. :razz:

plus he has no chance wearing those glasses!;)

AndyP
8th November 2009, 11:20 AM
Go lucky!

AndyP's avatar is looking just a little too smug for my liking. :razz:
Both of your comments are stupid.

lucky
9th November 2009, 10:51 AM
Handicaps:
Lucky 4 - Or Possibly 5 by Friday:)
AndyP 12

goughy
9th November 2009, 12:36 PM
Jeeze you guys are game hogs!!

AndyP
9th November 2009, 12:51 PM
Handicaps:
Lucky 4 - Or Possibly 5 by Friday:)
AndyP 12
If you go out to 5, you'll be a burglar. If you go well, it will be deemed a sneaky practice round. It looks bad on you either way.

Lucasto23
9th November 2009, 12:59 PM
at least you guys will drive the ball as far as one another of the tee ;)

BrisVegas
9th November 2009, 01:01 PM
If you go out to 5, you'll be a burglar. If you go well, it will be deemed a sneaky practice round. It looks bad on you either way.

12 doesn't look right for you either Andy. I always think of you as an 8-9 hcap.

Eag's
9th November 2009, 01:18 PM
12 doesn't look right for you either Andy. I always think of you as an 8-9 hcap.

Yeah AP speaking of burglars ;)

AndyP
9th November 2009, 01:28 PM
12 doesn't look right for you either Andy. I always think of you as an 8-9 hcap.
Don't we think that of all players?

Reaching 9 once may have been a fluke, as I have shown since. I'm not giving that milestone back though.

I think I play alright for a runner. It's a little weird that I've got to the final in the year that golf is less of a priority than previous years.

lucky
9th November 2009, 02:38 PM
If you go out to 5, you'll be a burglar. If you go well, it will be deemed a sneaky practice round. It looks bad on you either way.
Either 7 or 8 shots - you will win for sure. Too many shots to give up to someone who should be off 8 or 9?:wink:

AndyP
9th November 2009, 02:41 PM
Agreed. I'll get them to put my name on the medal now, shall I?

markTHEblake
9th November 2009, 05:47 PM
at least you guys will drive the ball as far as one another of the tee ;)

Lucky isnt that long?

Honestly you dont often see two golfers play similar games that have vastly different handicaps, both have the temperment of Hogan, play within themselves like Zac Johnson, and have beaten classy opponents to get there.

dc68
9th November 2009, 05:54 PM
I can't believe you chumps are pissing all over tradition and not playing this at the champs. Woeful!! and it reeks of selfishness!!!

henno
9th November 2009, 06:12 PM
I can't believe you chumps are pissing all over tradition and not playing this at the champs. Woeful!! and it reeks of selfishness!!!

I asked the same question:


Is there a reason the matchplay final is on the Friday, and not the Saturday of the actual champs?

AndyP
9th November 2009, 06:20 PM
Both of your comments are stupid.

markTHEblake
9th November 2009, 06:26 PM
Both of your comments are stupid.

agreed. There was never any intention that the matchplay final be played at the champs, it is to be played 'by the champs'.

its just that the first matchplay the two chumps were too useless to organise playing anywhere else, and almost the rest followed.

the champs is simply a viable alternative as most notable ozgolfers play in it.

lucky
9th November 2009, 07:30 PM
Lucky isnt that long?

Honestly you dont often see two golfers play similar games that have vastly different handicaps, both have the temperment of Hogan, play within themselves like Zac Johnson, and have beaten classy opponents to get there.
The old saying - "it is not how long it is how many"

lucky
9th November 2009, 07:31 PM
At least it allows AndyP to have the matchplay done and dusted and then can focus on the champs.

Jarro
9th November 2009, 07:36 PM
Go Lucky !!!!

gregh
9th November 2009, 08:58 PM
go lucky,dont mind saying that i got beat by the winner

markTHEblake
9th November 2009, 09:25 PM
I couldnt imagine anything worse than getting beaten by the guy that got beaten by Andyp

BrisVegas
9th November 2009, 09:26 PM
meh.

Eag's
9th November 2009, 09:29 PM
Go AP!!!

shazza_rs
10th November 2009, 08:13 AM
Go AndyP!!!!

AndyP
12th November 2009, 03:08 PM
Have a read of the "plan" if you are interested.

adlo
12th November 2009, 03:14 PM
http://www.geekologie.com/2007/10/09/gold-apple.jpg

PeteyD
12th November 2009, 03:57 PM
Haha. I don;t think you can ride hard enough :D

nuttedit
12th November 2009, 04:08 PM
The Fri before the champs an excellent time to have the final. Hope its a good match, kick butt Lucky.

ParMaster
12th November 2009, 04:13 PM
Have a read of the "plan" if you are interested.


:lol:

Probably only surpassed by mike's WITB thread.

:smt038

adlo
12th November 2009, 04:32 PM
:lol:

Probably only surpassed by just's WITB thread.

:smt038

There is obviously some subtle comedy happening in Just's WITB that is going over my head. Care to indulge me?

markTHEblake
12th November 2009, 04:50 PM
I just watched Battlestar Galactica special "The Plan" but this one was better
(cos i am in it)

ParMaster
12th November 2009, 04:56 PM
There is obviously some subtle comedy happening in Just's WITB that is going over my head. Care to indulge me?

No I don't.

Maybe because it was mike. :roll:

adlo
12th November 2009, 04:58 PM
Ah, that is what I thought :lol:

ParMaster
12th November 2009, 05:11 PM
:wink:

Anyway I hope Andy wins this for the simple fact I don't know lucky.

adlo
12th November 2009, 05:11 PM
AndyP deserves the win after that "gameplan". Awesome stuff.

henno
12th November 2009, 07:04 PM
Have a read of the "plan" if you are interested.

I don't care about what these other guys say. You are one funny sonofabitch.

AndyP
12th November 2009, 07:08 PM
:mrgreen:

http://www.golflink.com.au/HandicapHistory.aspx?golflink_no=4011208446
Two chops in a row, including a round of 1 under. Ooo eck!

And I thought I had the advantage leading 7 posts to 4 in this thread.

Jarro
12th November 2009, 07:37 PM
Have a read of the "plan" if you are interested.

What a load of tripe !!! :roll:

lucky
12th November 2009, 07:38 PM
See you tomorrow - looking forward to the game - hopefully the weather is kind.

lucky
12th November 2009, 07:39 PM
Post 5

lucky
12th November 2009, 07:39 PM
Post 6

lucky
12th November 2009, 07:40 PM
Post 7 - we even now?

lucky
12th November 2009, 07:41 PM
Oh no I am 1 up - no 2 up:)

sms316
13th November 2009, 05:59 AM
Go Lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PeteyD
13th November 2009, 06:33 AM
Must remember to send Shorn a message as I go over the Gateway :D

sms316
13th November 2009, 07:17 AM
Yep. I'm not getting enough of those.

:roll:

AndyP
13th November 2009, 08:15 AM
8 shots to be given. One every second hole starting from the 2nd, except for the 18th.

razaar
13th November 2009, 09:59 AM
Too many shots to give away....hang on...it is PH.

BrisWesty
13th November 2009, 11:28 AM
Go AP! Remember who helped you get there. Hang on, you knocked me off in the first round! Go Lucky!

Currently pretty still (and warm) at Caboolture. If conditions are similar at PH, you better have the insect repellant on hand.

Have fun guys, hope it's not a whitewash either way.

Iain
13th November 2009, 11:54 AM
Go Andy!!

sms316
13th November 2009, 01:12 PM
First tee shots away. AP found the fairway (no doubt an effective tee shot), and Lucky found the bunker.

sms316
13th November 2009, 01:34 PM
Update #2: AP 1up after 2 holes.

Pieface
13th November 2009, 01:40 PM
Live updates...Schweet!

Have to barrack for Lucky. Gotta keep those mods beat down :lol:

sms316
13th November 2009, 02:13 PM
Update #3: AP still 1 up through 4.

Yossarian
13th November 2009, 02:13 PM
Update #2: AP 1up after 2 holes.


All is going according to plan then?

ddasey
13th November 2009, 02:21 PM
Update #3: AP still 1 up through 4.

Good work :smt038

Keep em coming.

sms316
13th November 2009, 02:22 PM
Update #4: AP still 1 up through 5.

Lucky is positioning himself to commence his gameplan.

sms316
13th November 2009, 02:54 PM
Update #5: AP 2 up through 7.

Lucky needs to lift.

LarryLong
13th November 2009, 02:55 PM
Update #4: AP still 1 up through 5.

Lucky is positioning himself to commence his gameplan.

Any good runner knows that the guy who leads the first half of the race never wins. :)

BrisWesty
13th November 2009, 03:21 PM
Better get a wriggle on. There's a weather warning for the Darling Downs. Some other small pockets on the radar. Should be at least 3 hours away though.

sms316
13th November 2009, 03:31 PM
Update #6: AP 2 up through 9.

ParMaster
13th November 2009, 03:40 PM
I have faith andy!!!!!!

Cmon.

;)

sms316
13th November 2009, 03:54 PM
Brown nose. :roll:

10 minutes before I finish up for the day. I'll try to get one more update before I head off.

BrisWesty
13th November 2009, 04:01 PM
You've done well SMS. But who's going to provide updates now? See you tomorrow.

sms316
13th November 2009, 04:15 PM
AP back to 1 up through 12.

Kind of like the Dally M Awards where they close off polling near the end.

adlo
13th November 2009, 04:44 PM
When does the riding of the clubs begin?

Iain
13th November 2009, 05:14 PM
All square thru 15.

Iain
13th November 2009, 05:53 PM
AP won 1 up.

adlo
13th November 2009, 05:54 PM
Was there riding of the clubs?!?!

Well done AP.

razaar
13th November 2009, 06:04 PM
Congratulations Andy, commiserations Lucky.

BrisWesty
13th November 2009, 07:06 PM
Good game guys, was it all square after the "short par 4" 17th?

That's just about clinched POTY for AP hasn't it?

sms316
13th November 2009, 07:06 PM
Onya Andy. I never doubted you.

lucky
13th November 2009, 07:28 PM
Well played Andy. AP played very well. He was 20 points after the F9 and was 3 up after 10. He lapsed concentration a little and let me off the hook. I won the next 3 to square it up. AP won 14 Lucky won 15. Big hole was 16, AP's last shot he had for the day. He made a nice chip and one putt whilst I two putted, but he won the hole and we squared the last 2.
Best 12 marker I have played against:)

zacdullard
13th November 2009, 07:40 PM
Well done Andy!

LarryLong
13th November 2009, 07:41 PM
Burglar. :)

ParMaster
13th November 2009, 08:08 PM
Gratz andy!

BrisWesty
14th November 2009, 05:51 AM
Solid as a rock isn't he Lucky.

AndyP
14th November 2009, 08:17 AM
Thanks peeps and thanks for the great match, Lucky.

No time for detail at the moment, so I'll really be testing my memory by the time Monday night or Tuesday comes around.

A summary is that after my first ten holes, you could call me a burglar as I was beating Lucky off the stick and was 3 up. His only hole win was a birdie. But Lucky is very solid (as you would expect), and I eventually had to come down, and he picked up the next 3 holes to bring it back to all square. I won the next with birdie, Lucky the next with par, then I won the 16th with a good up and down to go 1up with 2 shots left and no shots to spare.

We both had bogeys on the nightmare par 3 17th, so it was looking like a chance of a playoff with one to play.
The 18th deserves more detail.
Both down the middle on 18 with a mid to low iron approach to a back pin that requires a water crossing. Lucky goes first and puts it in the drink by choosing the wrong club. Knowing that I can now play it safe and a bogey will be enough, I aim away from the water, and push it way right and into the drink with Lucky. After the drops we both pitch onto the green in similar spot with downhill putts of four or five metres in length. Lucky's just misses, but leaves a safe tapin. My putt misses on the low side and keeps rolling away, leaving myself a knee knocking putt back. I take lots of practice swings and eventually step over it and knock it into the back of the cup for a square and an overall win.

Front -A---A-AL
Back ALLLALA--

lucky
14th November 2009, 08:29 AM
Solid as a rock isn't he Lucky.
Yep very solid for a 12 marker. I had 34 points, so to play 6 over and get beaten shows how well AP played.
Funny last hole - why I took an 8 iron I hit 135m when I was 145 to the pin I will never know:roll:

BrisVegas
16th November 2009, 08:25 AM
congrats AndyP. Bad luck lucky. You both played well in the final, so credit to both of you.

Eag's
16th November 2009, 08:28 AM
Congrats AP and well played all year.

Pieface
16th November 2009, 10:38 AM
Well done AndyP!

andylo
16th November 2009, 11:17 AM
Congrat AP!

Courty
17th November 2009, 05:19 PM
Most. Thorough. Matchplay. Champ. Ever.

Daves
17th November 2009, 05:48 PM
I thought that the final being played as a group at Pac Harbour was special. Being able to heckle them from adjacent fairways was classic:lol:, as was the hooting and hollering heard over the closing holes.:mrgreen: But more so the group finish on the 18th was just one of those special moments I reckon. Hope it felt that way for Lucky, and especially Andy.

PeteyD
17th November 2009, 06:28 PM
It was a very entertaining final. Well played to both Lucky and Andy until 18!!

AndyP
18th November 2009, 10:48 AM
Most. Thorough. Matchplay. Champ. Ever.Are you sure? Rusty won last year.

just
18th November 2009, 10:54 AM
Who won this?

AndyP
18th November 2009, 10:57 AM
I introduced the champ in the Pacific Harbour clubhouse at about 11am on Friday.

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