This year's highly anticipated Member-Member Tournament saw 45 teams (a record 90 players) duel to become top-dog in their respective flights. While some teams created a "buffer" after day one's matches, performing well in the fifth-round singles matches created significant swings for many groups.
Saturday afternoon's Shoot-Out was composed of eight Member teams, surrounded by plenty of Mayacama spectators. While some teams took off on a hot start, nothing was guaranteed as some found themselves in a chip-off by the second hole.
Consistent play and clutch short game shots left two teams standing on the 18th hole. Team "Wright" (Mike & Stephen Wright) faced off against another power-duo...Malin Giddings & Lisa French.
A tie on the 18th forced one last chip-off from a location most are all too familiar with: a tight fairway lie requiring a high, soft shot to a tough hole location.
First to play was Lisa French applying pressure with a well-executed shot within three feet of the hole! Attempting to best the shot, Stephen finessed his shot to a spot that would have won most playoffs...but just outside that of Malin Giddings and Lisa French!
Congratulations to this year's Member-Member Champions, Malin Giddings & Lisa French. We are proud to have you as our first Women's Team to win the Mayacama Member-Member!
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