Swenson makes Lobstick finals, Klughart loses in second playoff hole

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Prince Albert’s Greg Swenson sat back after beating Saskatoon’s Taylor Afseth on Hole 18 and admitted he was wishing for the all-PA final.

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“Danny really had Shaun against the ropes. I was really hoping it was going to be me and (Danny),” said Swenson. “But congrats to Shaun for his great comeback.

“I’ve actually known Shaun since I was a kid,” added Swenson. “We’ve played golf together lots and I know he’s a good player. He hits it long. He had a little trouble throughout the round, but he had a really good finish when it mattered the most—it really impressed me. I’m going to have to play well.”

Swenson has had a ton of success at the Lobstick. He’s made the finals twice in just three Lobstick tournament appearances. His last finals appearance was in 2012, losing to Cadmus Delorme after Hole 16.

“Anytime you can get into a match play final, whether it’s the Lobstick or the Northern (Men’s Amateurs), it’s a great feeling,” said Swenson. “I’m super excited to get out there and play for the championship.”

Swenson and Dunphy will duke it out Saturday at 10 a.m. for all the marbles.

Double duty

Friday was double trouble for the players, as they had to play both the quarterfinal and semifinal matches to advance to the finals on Saturday.

Swenson beat Saskatoon’s Aaron Mitchell in the quarterfinals in the morning before beating Afseth to advance to the semis.

Dunphy upset Colin Coben in the morning draw. Coben was the top-ranked golfer heading in, and won the Senior Men’s Lobstick for the fourth consecutive time last week.

Semifinals results

Here are Friday’s evening semifinals results.

Championship Flight

Shaun Dunphy def. Danny Klughart (2 extra holes)
Greg Swenson def. Taylor Afseth (on 18)

Championship Flight Consolation

Brad Phelps def. Cy Goudal
Dan Morin def. John Cook

First Flight

Russell Robson def. John Ross
Andy Zaba def. Scott Pinder

First Flight Consolation

Travis Robson def. Glenn Palmer
Brennan Thomas def. Garry Hagen

Second Flight

Brian Matkowsi def. Jamie Harri
Jock Kriegler def. Keith Acheson

Second Flight Consolation

Ken Gordon def. Doug Tucker
Glenn Despins def. Colby Hepburn

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