Date: October 20, 2009
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New champion will emerge

ROUND 2 RESULTS A new champion is destined to emerge at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links after the second round of the Australian Men&aposs Senior Match Play Championship. Both former champions Denis Dale (NSW) and Chris Coats (QLD) were defeated in the second round, paving the way for a new name on the trophy. On a day of stern tests for the entire a field, fierce winds and a sudden sandstorm lowered visibility with all players forced to execute high quality shots to stay in contention. Dale lost 2&1 to fellow New South Welshman Dave Morrison while Coats lost to Grahame McDonald 2&1. Stefan Albinski scorched into the quarter finals with a 7&5 win over Alan Bullas. Quarter Finals Stefan Albinski (NSW) v Norm Way (QLD) Greg Corben (NSW) v Ian Read (QLD) Grahame McDonald (QLD) v Russell Rogers (NSW) Dave Morrison (NSW) v Peter King (QLD)