No2Tyrone Ratahi v Tom LeeIt’s the local greenkeeper v the form player in the competition. No3Duncan Croudis v Henry HodgsonInteresting match up here — Croudis has the pedigree but has been far from vintage with work commitments now a primary focus. No4Ben Patston v Andrew HobbsOn paper and form, Patston would be the favourite here, Hobbs struggling to find his best despite enjoying being back out on the course after last year’s hip operation. No5Brandon Hodgson v Paul HubbardHodgson will be dialled in after a disappointing effort in last year’s final, when he was out of sorts when it mattered most. No6Callum Judkins v Will McLauchlanA battle of the young guns sees current representative Judkins take on the up-and-coming McLauchlan.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 16, 2021 16:38 UTC