Markel Dominates at Match Play Championship
After losing in extra holes last year, Tim Markel brought his ‘A’ game back this year to Brae Burn Saturday and Sunday. Taking on tough opponents including the 2, 3 and 4th seeds, Tim went 4 – 0 without ever playing the 17th or 18th holes all weekend. All the final four played outstanding golf all day Sunday with Corey McCue finishing runner-up and Brian Lardin topping John Raymond in the consolation match. Interestingly, in spite of many well played matches, only 5 matches all weekend made it to the 18th hole or beyond. Rick Floyd, Tyler Floyd and Gregg Nothdurft all made their Match Play debuts with Rick finishing in the money. Tom W Litzler competed in his 33rd and 34th Match Play matches, 2nd most all-time behind Greg Kline’s 37. The win is Markel’s 6th on Tour in 218 starts and is his 2nd Major Title to go with the 2012 Harbour Pointe Open.
