Match Overview
The Breakaway Golf League's 4-team competition concluded with Soucey/Kian emerging as the winner, posting a net best ball total of 34. Orlandella/Cox and Josef/Spada tied for second place with a net best ball total of 36, while Gumby/Erb finished in fourth place with a total of 39. The match was closely contested, with all teams vying for the top spot throughout the 9 holes. In the end, Soucey/Kian's consistent play earned them the win, with each team member contributing to their overall score.
Turning Point
The turning point of the match came on Hole 9, a par 4, where Soucey/Kian took the lead with a net best ball score of 2, thanks to Nate Soucey's impressive 3* (net 2) and Kian Corcoran's 5* (net 4). This hole marked a significant shift in the leaderboard, as Soucey/Kian surpassed Orlandella/Cox and Josef/Spada, who both scored 4 on the hole, and Gumby/Erb, who scored 5. After this hole, the final standings were set, with Soucey/Kian in first place, followed by Orlandella/Cox and Josef/Spada in a tie for second, and Gumby/Erb in fourth.
Team Performances
The Orlandella/Cox team had a solid performance, with Chris Orlandella scoring a gross 44 and net 41, and Kevin Cox scoring a gross 43 and net 40. Chris Orlandella had a notable double bogey, while Kevin Cox had a birdie and a double bogey. Their best ball scores were consistent throughout the match, with highlights including a net best ball score of 3 on Hole 3 and a net best ball score of 4 on Hole 6.
The Gumby/Erb team faced some challenges, with Shaun Doran scoring a gross 54 and net 46, and Jim Erb scoring a gross 48 and net 44. Shaun Doran had two birdies, but also two double bogeys, while Jim Erb had a double bogey. Despite this, they had some standout moments, including a net best ball score of 2 on Hole 7, thanks to Shaun Doran's impressive 2 (net 2).
The Josef/Spada team had a strong showing, with Chris Josef scoring a gross 38 and net 37, and Jake Spada scoring a gross 47 and net 44. Chris Josef had a birdie, while Jake Spada had two double bogeys. Their best ball scores were consistent, with highlights including a net best ball score of 4 on Hole 1 and a net best ball score of 4 on Hole 6.
The Soucey/Kian team played exceptionally well, with Nate Soucey scoring a gross 43 and net 37, and Kian Corcoran scoring a gross 51 and net 43. Nate Soucey had two birdies and two double bogeys, while Kian Corcoran had a double bogey. Their best ball scores were impressive, with highlights including a net best ball score of 3 on Hole 3 and a net best ball score of 2 on Hole 9, which secured their win.