Great Escape! Vivary Complete Stunning Comeback to Sunk Worlebury Royals
Match Result: Vivary Golf Club 3 – 2 Worlebury Royals
Vivary Golf Club pulled off an extraordinary comeback on the home fairways, clawing their way back from a 2-0 deficit to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over a strong Worlebury Royals side in their latest Avalon League clash.
The afternoon started under a cloud for the hosts, who found themselves “down early doors” after the opening two matches went in favor of the clinical Royals. Kavan Butland and Mark McKenna fought hard but ultimately dropped their point, a result mirrored shortly after when the pairing of Dave Hawker and Greg Lowe also fell to their opponents. With the scoreboard reading 2-0 to the visitors, Vivary’s backs were firmly against the wall.
Then came the fightback.
Needing a flawless run through the remaining matches, the middle order stepped up under immense pressure. Mark Pavey and Steve Wilson ignited the spark for the home team, turning their match around with a gritty performance to secure a vital first point.
Riding that wave of momentum, the partnership of Robbie Miller Jr. and Jon Welch kept their composure beautifully, dispatching their Worlebury counterparts to lock the overall match score at a tense 2-2.
With everything on the line, the eyes of both clubs turned to the final pairing out on the course. Mark Payne and Dave Andrews bore the weight of the entire fixture on their shoulders, but the experienced duo showed nerves of steel. In a nail-biting finale, Payne and Andrews clinched their match down the stretch, sealing a dramatic 3-2 overall triumph for Vivary.
It was a sensational team display of character and resilience, proving that a match is never over until the final putt drops. Vivary walks away with maximum league points and immense momentum for the fixtures ahead.