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M. Hauser
-5
  
S. DaCosta
+2

The Glades, Gold Coast
18th September 2001
The Glades is a new Norman design links style course, set amongst wetlands with impressive bunkering and large elevated and quick greens.
Par 72 (36,36) 5876 metres - Gold ACR 71.
A. Bennett
+14
P. Baron
+29
R. Tudor
+34
S. Cummins
+43
Final round of the King Challenge teed off in the early hours with the dew still on the ground and the beers still having an impact on the field. Mike held a 7 shot lead going into day 4, a strong lead but would the ghosts of 'Royal Monday' return to haunt him, Steve knew he needed a good start to put early pressure on Mike. AB was happy to be out of contention for the spoon as was Paul. Simon, Rohan and Kel teed off in the first grouping, Only 3 shots seperated the 3 players so the spoon was anyones! Starting from the temporary clubhouse on 13, Rohan started well with 3 pars and a birdie on the opening 9. Simon didnt enjoy the 14th and 2nd holes but played consistently and also putted well to stay up front for the putting trophy.
Steve didnt get off to the dream start with a 4 putt on the first green and water trouble on the 18th hole meant he needed to get the King cooking down the home stretch, Mikes game was returning to its inconsistent self but he managed to keep the game under control with some good putting. AB had a couple of nasty 7s early then got the game together, while Paul was matching shot for shot before sand trouble on the short par 3 5th.
K. Tudor
+54
 

Round by Round
 
Round One
Royal Pines hosted round one on the Gold Coast
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Round Two
Nicklaus golf on the Lakelands layout
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Round Three
Return to the woods at Robina Woods
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Too early!! - 1st hole (13th) Par 3 167 metres
Kel tees off, trying to avoid the spoon		 Hit the green! - 18th hole (12th) Par 5 446 metres
Steve plays his second into the last
 
 
Rohan picked up another birdie on the way home but it was too late, the fat lady had taken the jacket and sung a melody of dance hall favourites already. The Tudor-Slam was not to be. Simon nevenr got the game going on the back nine but did pick up a couple of consolation pars, no Pammy no Jacket! More importantly he went around in 31 putts to set the clubhouse lead for the putting trophy! The Jones Boys final hole summed up his Challenge with an unhappy 9 to take the King Spoon.

Paul parred the 10th hole before making a miraculous recovery from against a tree on the last (see below) to finish the Challenge in fourth place. AB played the last few holes well finishing strongly. His 'cut eight iron' into the last hole brought the gallery to their feet. Noted golf Journo Tom Ramsay was there to witness the shot and bet AB $10 that he couldnt get down in 2 for a par! AB promptly 2 putted, Tom still owes AB the tenner!!!!! Steves hopes of a Mike collapse were to no avail as Mike managed some good up and downs including a great 'double bogey' save on the 17th. As the gallery converged on the green Mike tapped in to take the 2001 King Challenge Gold Coast by 9 shots from Steve. The two King Challenge veterans finishing 1-2 ahead of the younger more inexperienced players on the tour..
Round Four
Links style golf at the Glades
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Interview with the winner: Mike Hauser

Mike wins jacket number 4 on the Gold Coast
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Bet you miss!!!! - 18th hole (12th) Par 5 446 metres
Golf journo Tom Ramsay and friend didnt give AB much chance of parring the final hole!		 Holed the sucker! - 18th hole (12th) Par 5 446 metres AB proves Tom wrong and holes his putt for a par!!!
 
 
Tough lie Paul! - 18th hole (12th) Par 5 446 metres
Paul looks stumped on the final hole but the deft Baron touch recovers well		 Its in! - 18th hole (12th) Par 5 446 metres
Mike acknowledges the gallery as he sinks the final putt to take the King Challengel
 
  Leaderboard - Round 4
Player
Leaderboard
  
Nett
Gross
Putts
GIR
Birdies
Pars
Bogeys
DB
Other
  
M. Hauser
-5
73
92
29
1
0
3
10
5
0
  
S. DaCosta
+4
75
96
35
4
0
4
8
2
4
  
A. Bennett
+13
77
103
36
1
0
1
6
8
3
  
P. Baron
+29
82
109
32
0
0
2
4
5
7
  
R. Tudor
+34
75
87
34
6
2
4
9
2
1
  
S. Cummins
+43
84
99
31
2
0
3
9
3
3
  
K. Jones
+54
93
101
36
1
0
2
7
5
4
  
           
 
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