The unpredictable Ohio weather was unfriendly as for three days players battled through wind, rain, sleet and cold temperatures at Shawnee Hills. On Sunday, three matches determined the champions in the A-Flight and B-Flight, plus the third and fourth place finishers in A-Flight.
In the Championship Match, Matt Paterini defeated Ryan Hufnagle 5&4. In the consolation match, Rick Deichert earned the third place position by defeating Cody Miller.
In the B-Flight championship, Cyle Halbrook topped John Ensmington by 3&2.
Payouts as follows in the form of Cleveland Metroparks Gift Cards:
A-Flight
1st- Matt Paterini – $540
2nd- Ryan Hufnagle – $360
3rd- Rick Deichert – $180
4th- Cody Miller – $120
B-Flight:
1st- Cyle Halbrook – $110
2nd- John Entsminger – $50
FINAL BRACKETS: 2026 CMG Match Play Championship >
— content and photos courtesy of Jared Budne, Shawnee Hills Golf Course
