Champion Scarab (NZL) Murray Pharaoh |
This tournament covered the players in Oceania and there were 9 entrants from two countries. With none of the top 6 eligible players taking part (some of them are currently on the other side of the world!) it was always going to be a very open tournament. Jason (AUS), playing from Washington DC between midnight and 6 am, lost to Murray Pharaoh (NZL) in Round 1 but won his next four games to build up a seemingly unassailable lead. A draw and a loss in the last two rounds saw Jason leave the door open for Murray who took full advantage! Justin Phillips (NZL) was 3rd, just one tournament point ahead of NZ champion Phil Sneddon.
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