Concord, NH – The Mid-Amateur and Senior Match Play Championships kicked off the knockout stages in thrilling fashion at Beaver Meadow Golf Course, as both Round of 16 brackets delivered a mix of dominant performances, nail-biting finishes, and bracket-shaking upsets. With top seeds asserting control and underdogs rising to the occasion, the stage is now set for an exciting quarterfinal showdown in both divisions as the chase for the respective titles heats up.
Mid-Amateur Match Play
The Round of 16 at the Mid-Amateur Match Play Championship provided a thrilling day of golf, marked by dramatic finishes, clutch performances, and a handful of upsets as competitors battled for spots in the quarterfinals.
Top-seeded Jalen Rines led the charge with a 2 and 1 victory over Brett Bosse, advancing confidently to the next round. Rines, the 1 seed for the second-straight year, showcased steady play from start to finish, even when Bosse put the pressure on, playing some of his best golf. Bosse’s solid play forced Rines to need to make the birdie putts to win holes.
In one of the day’s most intense matches, Branden Porter edged Jeff Sovis in 19 holes, surviving a back-and-forth contest to book his place in the quarters. Austin Cassady, the No. 4 seed, was pushed to the limit by Matthew Bagdovitz, ultimately prevailing in extra holes to secure a hard-fought win.
The bracket saw its first major upset when Robert Boulanger, seeded 12th, defeated 5-seed Sean Fitzgerald 3 and 2, delivering a composed and confident performance throughout the match. Meanwhile, second seed Connor Greenleaf turned in the most dominant performance of the day, cruising to an 8 and 6 win over Chris Mansfield. Greenleaf demonstrated today why he has claimed a New Hampshire Amateur title, one of the toughest competitions to win here in New Hampshire. And Ricky Dichard, the 10 seed, continued the day’s trend of lower seeds advancing, knocking out 7-seed Matt Moore 4 and 2 in convincing fashion.
On the lower half of the bracket, No. 3 seed and defending champion, Harvin Groft stayed in form with a 2 and 1 win over Matthew Burke, while Alex Gambordella capped off the round with a tight 2 up victory over Aaron Loring.
With the field now narrowed to eight, the stage is set for an exciting quarterfinal round. Matchups feature a compelling mix of top contenders and underdog stories, all vying for the 2025 Mid-Amateur Match Play title.
Mid-Amateur Match Play | Bracket
Senior Match Play Championship
The Senior Match Play Championship Round of 16 delivered a full slate of competitive matchups at Beaver Meadow, with a combination of top-seeded control and lower-seeded surprises setting the stage for an exciting quarterfinal round.
Top seed Peter Keilty opened the day with a steady performance, defeating John Sterling 2 and 1 to move comfortably into the quarterfinals. Keilty’s consistent play was matched by fellow Portsmouth member, No. 2 seed and five-time champion Craig Steckowych, who cruised to a 5 and 3 win over Dave Kane , making his presence known as a championship contender.
Lower-seeded players made waves as well, beginning with 13-seed Danny Arvanitis, who edged out 4-seed Phil Pleat 1 up in one of the tightest matches of the day. Another upset came from 12-seed Peter Beaulieu, who held off 5-seed Keith Stone in a 1 up decision.
Scott Doughty, the No. 8 seed, was in control throughout his match, defeating Steve Thompson 4 and 3 to earn his spot in the quarterfinals. More drama unfolded as Dave Larrivee, the 10-seed, played steady golf en route to a 4 and 3 victory over Bill Everett. Meanwhile, John Mumford, seeded 14th, stunned 3-seed Eric Emeneau with a 1 up win by draining a 40-foot putt on the 18th hole for birdie.
The final match of the day saw 11-seed Rob Parsi continue the streak of upsets, closing out Jay Leonard with a convincing 3 and 2 victory. With four lower seeds advancing and several close finishes, the quarterfinals are shaping up to be a compelling mix of seasoned contenders and breakthrough performers.
Senior Match Play | Bracket
The Quarterfinal Matches are set to be contested at Newport CC on July 23rd.
