It's a three-peat for the ACT Monaro.
For the third straight year, the Capital based team will advance to the Preliminary Final after defeating Golf Illawarra 5-1.
The contest wasn't all one way, however.
It was anyone's to win until the players made the turn, then the ACT Monaro showed why they will be a force in this year's finals taking control and closing out the tie.
Bouncing back from yesterday's loss, Brett Levier was too strong with an impressive 6&5 win. Harry Bolton & Adam Thorp were too classy for their opponents with strong 5&4 results. Bailey Scifleet secured the win for ACT Monaro in a close encounter winning on the 18th hole.
ACT Monaro Captain Kris Cole made it five wins for the ACT Monaro outfit. He fought back strongly after being two down early to prevail 3&1. Golf Illawarra's Luke Taylor defeated Trent Britton 2&1 in the final match of the day.
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APPERLY: Decider in minus 5 degrees
The deciding match in the Eric Apperly District Playoff between ACT Monaro and Golf Illawarra Districts has just kicked off in minus 5 degree temperatures at Goulburn Golf Club. Hopefully, with the sun slowly appearing, it will warm up, and we should get some great golf with a Preliminary Final spot up for grabs.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Eric Apperly Shield – Goulburn GC
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APPERLY: Showdown in Country Playoff
Golf Illawarra and ACT Monaro Districts will contest the deciding match after both picked up big wins over Central West District on Day one of the Eric Apperly Country District Playoff played at Goulburn Golf Club.
In the morning session, Golf Illawarra jumped out of the blocks and were too good for the Central West, dominating them 6-0. Golf Illawarra Captain Darcy Bond led from the front scoring a 4&2 win.The standout performances of the morning belonged to Eddie Ward and and Jarrod Woolmer, who socred impressive 8&7 and 6&4 wins.
In the afternoon, a strong ACT Monaro outfit also trounced Central West 5-1. Recently crowned IMG Junior World Champion Adam Thorp, who only returned home from the United States on Friday, continued his fine form winning 7&5. HIs effort included five birdies and an eagle. Harry Bolton was always in control, prevailing 4&2, while Kris Cole, who returned to the team after injury last year, easily accounted for his opponent 5&4. Central West didn't go home empty handed, Mitchell Bourne picked up a well deserved 2&1 win.
Day 2 will commence at 8:30am, with the winner of ACT Monaro v Golf Illawarra qualifying through to the Preliminary Final in August.
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APPERLY: Country playoff underway
It's freezing at Goulburn Golf Club, but the play is heating up as the Country playoff between Central West, ACT Monaro and Golf Illawarra gets underway.
The morning session will see Golf Illawarra take on Central West and the afternoon session, Central West will have to back up against 2017 Eric Apperly Runners up ACT Monaro.
UPDATE 2.00PM: Golf Illawarra have taken out the first match against the Central West, six- nil.
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LIVE SCORES: Eric Apperly Shield Country Playoff
PHOTO GALLERY: Eric Apperly Shield – Goulburn GC
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