Paul played a controlled game against Brian Valentine so finishes third equal – an excellent result
Unfortunately, Andrew Ledger lost so misses out but still finished joint second in the Open.
Paul’s commentary:-
“No short draws in the last round:
Stimpson (3.5) 1-0 De Coverly (5.5)
Bray (3.5) 0.5-0.5 Myall (4.5)
Valentine (4) 0-1 Habershon (3.5)
So De Coverly wins outright with 5.5 despite losing today, Myall 2nd with 5, Stimpson and Habershon =3rd with 4.5. Phil Stimpson got a third place trophy on tiebreak, but I share the prize money: £60 halved to £30 each.