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Sisters golfer lands amateur title in Bend

Bob Williamson of Sisters won the 36-hole Mirror Pond golf tournament at Bend Golf and Country Club on Sunday, June 23.

The tourney came down to a playoff between Williamson and Keith Masters of Bend. Masters was a mentor to Williamson when the Sisters golfer came to Central Oregon and that made the tough match all the more satisfying.

"He's a real, real strong player," Williamson said. "If there was one guy I really wanted to beat it was him."

"The playoff was "pretty ugly," Williamson cheerfully acknowledged. Both he and Master were hot and tired and close to worn out when Williamson made par and Masters missed.

Williamson earned a $550 merchandise credit as the champion's prize.

Williamson said the course was in great shape and a pleasure to play on.

"It's always a treat to play on that course," he said.

Williamson's home course is Big Meadow at Black Butte Ranch. The 14-year veteran amateur player has lightened up on his practice schedule to good effect, cutting back from every other day to playing once or twice a week,

"It's such a funny game," he said. "I can almost practice too much."

Judging from his results last weekend, Williamson is doing things just right.

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