The Stuart Hamper Individual Handicap

Played May 1st 7.30pm at Park Gate

Brian Bull 199 - 200 Robin Smith

The Curdridge duo started the match with just 5 points separating them as they put their friendship aside for the next hour, the handicaps suggested this one would be a close encounter and so it was. Both players made good scoring visits at crucial points of the match with Rob pushing ahead late on, Brian pulled it back to put pressure on Rob with a late all red 15 break, with the scores at 197-198 in Robin's favour Brian got the first chance to seal it but could only make 2 to leave himself agonisingly short of the line and leaving Rob the chance to run out victorious.

Rob Shattock 200 - 200 Steve Hulbert

Steve started the match well with a 19 break to settle any early nerves and clawed back his handicap to get on level terms at 128-128, from here on the match swung narrowly into each others favour but without being able to push on they found themselves  level on numerous occasions and again at 192-192! Steve made a composed 9 to run out to reach his first final and move a step closer to adding to an already great season.

Thanks also to Park Gate for providing excellent tables for this years finals.