Dillard, Reynolds Survive in Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship, Advance to Duel in the Desert

Sam De La Paz • October 8, 2024

WHITNEY, Texas (October 8) – Spencer Dillard, assistant professional at Preston Trail Golf Club and Gabe Reynolds, director of instruction at Topgolf Dallas outlasted the field at the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship on the final day at White Bluff Resort – New Course. 


With a pair of wins today and yesterday, Dillard and Reynolds will advance to the Duel in the Desert at Lajitas Golf Resort, competing in a 36-hole match play championship on December 9-10. Members are competing for a total purse of $56,300, with the Open Division champion earning $10,000, while the Senior Division champion will take home $5,000. 


After winning his first two matches on Monday by a total of eight holes, Dillard defeated Brad Elder, 1 up, in the quarterfinal round. In the semifinal round and second match of the day, Dillard  found victory over Brian Norman on the second extra hole, advancing to the championship match. 


When asked about heading back to Lajitas, Dillard said, “It’s awesome getting to go back. It’s a special place. It will be a lot of fun. I’ve got a tough competitor on the other side so I’m looking forward to competing at a very cool venue.”


Coming off a recent win at the Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship, Reynolds claimed a 2 up victory and a 20-hole win during Monday’s competition. In his first match today, he defeated Brandon Bingaman 3 & 1 before knocking off Greg Gregory, 1 up, to advance to the championship match against Dillard. 


“I’m pumped,” Reynolds said. “I was talking to Chad [Moscovic] and Spencer [Dillard] about what that experience was like last year. It’s definitely been a big-time goal. It’s just a relief. All four of those matches were grinds.”


The Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship is presented by Adventures In Golf, Lajitas Golf Resort, PGA TOUR, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, TPx Communications and XXIO.


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White Bluff Resort (New Course)

Par: 36-36–72

Open Division Yardage: 6,934 yards

Senior Division Yardage: 6,505 yards


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