Sunday, 10 March 2019

Keldie Secures Players Championships Title

Congratulations to Keith Keldie who yesterday won the open ranking competition The Players Championships defeating Robert Gatt in the final. 

73 players competed in this short format tournament playing best of 3 sets and each set best of 3 frames in every round up until the final which was best of 5 sets. The Semi-Finals saw an all Stromness Legion line-up with Keith defeating defending champion Erik Wilson 2 sets to 0 while Robert edged past teammate Kenny Vannart in a close 2 sets to 1 win.

The final was keenly contested by both but it was Keith who settled in to his rhythm the quicker and after some excellent finishing he held a 2 sets to 0 lead. Robert launched a spirited fightback winning the third set and reignited his aspirations of claiming a first Orkney singles competition title. Keith though, as he often does, surged to the finishing line winning the 4th set to clinch the match and secure the title 🏆 with a final score of 3 sets to 1.

Thanks to all players who took part in this competition and to the Royal Hotel (Stromness) for hosting the semis and final.


Finalists Robert Gatt and Keith Keldie

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