Post date: Jul 31, 2012 2:19:17 AM
Marianne Smyth became the first finalist of the 2012 WGC Match Play Championship when she defeated Linda Roberts 4 and 3 on Monday, July 30th at Country Club. Marianne started off quite shakey with two "shankapotamuses" and some wild shots out of bunkers. After Linda won the 1st hole, the next few holes were traded; Marianne won the next 2, Linda the next two and Marianne the next two. After 9 Marianne was up 1.
The second 9 is where Linda's fairway shots and putts were just not going her way. Marianne sealed it with a 30 ft. putt on 14 making it dormie 4. The 15th was pushed and Marianne won 4 and 3. Not Linda's normal game... A fierce and worthy competitor--but things not going her way this day. Our congratulations to Linda on her great play in the tournament! And best of luck to Marianne in the final match!!!