Céline Boutier Battles Through 28 Holes in Las Vegas, Tournament Still On Hold
Las Vegas, Nevada – French golfer Céline Boutier is embroiled in a grueling, extended tournament at the Las Vegas LPGA event, having played a remarkable 45 holes in a dramatic quarterfinal battle. The match remains unresolved, with a final head-to-head hole scheduled for Sunday morning – and another play-off if needed.
Boutier’s journey through the match-play format has been filled with intense pressure. In her quarterfinal against Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom, the 31-year-old faced an interruption after 17 holes due to darkness, forcing a resumption Sunday morning. The two players are tied after 17 holes, setting up a crucial final hole and, potentially, a sudden-death play-off.
“It was difficult,”
Boutier stated after the match. “I have the impression that we both played constantly. I had my chances, too, and so until the end.”
The match-play format, employed at this event, requires players to win holes – or halve them – to accumulate points. A score of one point is awarded for winning a hole, while a half-point is given in the event of a tie. The player who wins the most holes, regardless of the final score, emerges victorious. In the event of a final tie, a single extra hole is played until a winner is determined. Boutier and Sagstrom pushed the competition to an extraordinary 28 holes in total, encompassing ten additional play-off holes.
Boutier continued her grueling day by facing Ashleigh Buhai in an eighth play-off, also culminating in a close 17-hole standoff. Like her previous match, this encounter was temporarily halted by darkness, guaranteeing another duel on Sunday morning before a potential play-off scenario should the score remain level.
Understanding Match Play
- How it Works: Players compete hole-by-hole, earning points for winning holes.
- Tie-Breaker: In case of a final score tie, a single extra hole is played.
- Dramatic Potential: Match play creates inherently longer and more unpredictable tournaments than stroke play.
Key Takeaways
- Céline Boutier is battling through a demanding, extended tournament in Las Vegas.
- The quarterfinal and eighth play-off matches are tied after 17 holes.
- Sunday morning will determine the winner, with a final hole and potential play-off slated.
The tension surrounding the LPGA Las Vegas tournament continues to build as Céline Boutier prepares for her final showdown. With her remarkable tenacity and ability to thrive under pressure, can she secure a victory in this extended, dramatic match-play format?
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