After three days of intense competition at St. Clair Country Club, Curtis Brokenbrow of The Quarry at Crystal Springs emerged as the champion of the 64-player Match Play Championship, defeating James Tierney in a memorable final match.
The championship featured a full field of 64 players battling through head-to-head match play over three days, with Brokenbrow and Tierney advancing through a challenging bracket to earn spots in the championship match.
The final began with both players trading birdies and matching one another shot for shot. Through the opening four holes, Brokenbrow and Tierney were each 2-under-par, setting the stage for a tightly contested battle.
Brokenbrow began to separate himself over the middle portion of the round, carding a 33 on the front nine to take momentum into the back side. He continued his strong play with birdies on holes 11 and 13 while adding another on the par-5 15th.
Tierney remained within striking distance throughout the match, posting a solid 34 on the front nine and matching Brokenbrow with a birdie on the 10th hole. However, Brokenbrow’s steady play and timely birdies proved to be the difference.
When the final putts dropped, Brokenbrow signed for a remarkable 9-under-par 63, while Tierney finished with an impressive 6-under-par 66 through 17 holes. The three-stroke advantage secured Brokenbrow’s first Match Play win and capped off an outstanding week of golf at St. Clair Country Club.