Hunt claims Bermuda Amateur Match Play title

Fraser Hunt was crowned Bermuda Amateur Match Play champion at The Mid Ocean Club on Saturday.

Hunt had overcome Joshua Cabrera in the semi-final 5&3 to set up a 36-hole final meeting with Ben Hodge, who had deposed of defending champion Jarryd Dillas in a major last-four upset.

In high winds, Hodge made a slow start and after 18 holes, Hunt was four-up and seemingly on his way to a comfortable win. 

But Hodge was far from done and with two holes remaining, he was only one down. At the par-three 17^th, though, Hunt sunk his par putt after Hodge had missed his to seal a 2&1 win and win the trophy.

In the women’s flight, Ebonie Burgess produced a strong opening 18 holes to go seven up over Linda Down and it was a lead she never relinquished as she went on to record an 8&7 win.

In the men’s senior division, the 18-hole final was won by Max Atherden, who beat Craig Christensen 5&4.