San Francisco City Championship: Quarterfinalists Set for Final Showdown

Exciting Match Play at TPC Harding Park Narrows Field to Eight Contenders

Two rounds of intense match play have culminated in the selection of the final eight players for the San Francisco City men’s championship, set to compete in the quarterfinals next weekend.

Quarterfinalists Set for San Francisco City Men’s Championship

San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco City Championship has reached an exciting juncture as the field of competitors has been narrowed down to just eight players following two thrilling rounds of match play at TPC Harding Park. The championship bracket is now set for the quarterfinals, scheduled for next weekend.

What began with a robust 168-player field, including a pre-qualifier and a challenging 36-hole qualifying test across Harding Park and Lincoln Park, has transformed into a fierce head-to-head battle. After Saturday’s Round of 32 and Sunday’s Round of 16, the championship picture is becoming clearer, with every hole now carrying significant weight.

Round of 32 Highlights

The opening day of match play on Saturday showcased a mix of dominant victories and nail-biting finishes, effectively halving the field. Notable results included:

• Alexander Thu (1) defeating Ben Choe (32), 3 & 2
• Kyler Heath (9) edging out Arden Xu (24), 1 up
• Inho Park (5) dominating Durham Vail (28), 6 & 5
• Joey Hayden (21) advancing by default against Brian Yu (12)

Round of 16 Recap

Sunday’s matches further tightened the competition, with a blend of expected outcomes and surprising upsets. Key results included:

• Alexander Thu (1) overcoming Jackson Lutz (16), 3 & 2
• Kyler Heath (9) narrowly defeating Luis Diaz (8), 1 up
• Joey Hayden (21) pulling off a stunning win against Inho Park (5), 1 up
• Will Hardy (26) continuing his impressive run with a decisive 5 & 3 victory over George Goff (10)

The standout moment came when No. 21 seed Joey Hayden edged out Inho Park, showcasing the unpredictable nature of match play.

Upcoming Quarterfinal Matchups

With the field now set, the quarterfinal matchups for March 21 are as follows:

• Alexander Thu (1) vs. Kyler Heath (9)
• Leo McDonough (4) vs. Joey Hayden (21)
• Reid Buzby (2) vs. Will Hardy (26)
• Ryan Nix (3) vs. Jackson Suh (11)

The winners will advance to the semifinals on Saturday, with the championship concluding with a traditional 36-hole final on Sunday, March 22.

Venturi Flight Update

For players just outside the Championship Flight, the Venturi Flight continues with its own match-play format. Sunday’s matches narrowed that bracket down to four contenders:

• Ryan Grauman def. Rami Redman, by default
• Thomas Economou def. Joe Pardini, 4 & 3
• Matthew Almajano def. Joshua Yeater, 2 up
• Jeffrey Butler def. Barret Dowling, 4 & 3

The upcoming matches will feature Ryan Grauman vs. Thomas Economou and Matthew Almajano vs. Jeffrey Butler as they vie for a spot in the finals.

As the San Francisco City Championship heads into its final weekend, anticipation builds for what promises to be an exhilarating conclusion at TPC Harding Park.