This was the third round of the championship. The previous two being played in early may. My opponent for this round was the in-form Jon Barnes (a three time winner of this event) from Sherfield Oaks. My form running into this competition was poor but after signing a golf coach for the first time to keep an eye on my game, I was hoping to turn things around. Unfortunately I didnt start as well as my opponent, a birdie at the first was good enough to put Jon 1up. I quickly snatched one back at the long par 4 2nd. By the time we had completed the front nine I was 6 shots down on Jon. For I while I looked like I was able to clitch a few holes back and make a match of it, but a birdie from Jon on the short Par 4 14th was enough to finish my championship hopes. Jon later went on to win the tournament

To see full results of Matchplay Champs visit www.hampshirepga.co.uk