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Friday, August 28, 2009

SCOTTISH SENIORS MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Miller pipped at the post in final defeat


Ayrshire Golf Association Vice President David Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie) - pictured right with the winner (photograph courtesy of Calcarsongolf) - fell at the final hurdle in the Scottish Seniors Matchplay Championship at Newmacher on Friday afternoon when he lost out by 3 & 2 to Aberdeen Links champion George Paterson of the Northern Golf Club.

Two down early in the final, Miller fought back, winning the seventh and eighth to level the match before taking the lead at the 11th.

Paterson however rallied and after winning the 12th with a birdie he secured the title by taking the 13th, 15th and 16th for his 3 & 2 win.

In the semi finals on Friday morning, David Miller beat Stephen Ellis (Heritage GS) by 4 & 3 whilst the eventual champion George Paterson beat Ian Taylor (Royal Burgess) by 3 & 1.

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