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32 Bantmen, including 10 former winners  and 4 international entrants, battle for the title and legendary Green Jacket. With VinnyPower books open, the going good, players primed and LIV levels of Prize Money $$$ who will secure their place in Bant History and take home the new 'Uncle Eddie' trophy as the winner of the 20th edition?

5X champ and serial contender, he comes in with a 6 year gap from his last victory. If he's able to get to bed before sunrise on the final day this might be his year to make it a 6th.
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Aido

Champion 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2019

5X champ and serial contender, he comes in with a 6 year gap from his last victory. If he's able to get to bed before sunrise on the final day this might be his year to make it a 6th.

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Seasoned BGA campaigner.. handicap has gone out a few strokes which may allow some breathing space for the ‘Tour Draw’. Could be sleeper for a punt.

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Ally C

Bantman since 2014

Seasoned BGA campaigner.. handicap has gone out a few strokes which may allow some breathing space for the ‘Tour Draw’. Could be sleeper for a punt.

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This 2016 Champion and 2023 King of the Bant holder, is making a long journey from Scotland for the 20th… could win either again this year. Strong presence in the BantHouse.

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Ally H

Champion 2016 & KOTB 2023

This 2016 Champion and 2023 King of the Bant holder, is making a long journey from Scotland for the 20th… could win either again this year. Strong presence in the BantHouse.

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Joining for his 5th appearance this McLoughlin brother always makes a splash. Featured in the final group on his last appearance, not afraid of the big stage.

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Austo

Bantman since 2010

Joining for his 5th appearance this McLoughlin brother always makes a splash. Featured in the final group on his last appearance, not afraid of the big stage.

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Former Long Drive and 2024 podium finisher can’t be dismissed. Known for creative tache game and two-piece lobster outfits..

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Bomber

Bantman since 2006

Former Long Drive and 2024 podium finisher can’t be dismissed. Known for creative tache game and two-piece lobster outfits..

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Mr Smooth n Sexy himself. Has found form at the Bant more recently. 2nd place to 2iron for Best Tache '23  Not afraid of a flutter…

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Bruce

Best Tache Runner-up 2022

Mr Smooth n Sexy himself. Has found form at the Bant more recently. 2nd place to 2iron for Best Tache '23  Not afraid of a flutter…

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Eldest brother of the 4 Berry Bros and 2021 Jacket winner.. if he can get a good start, has to be favorite of Berry Bros.

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Chris

Champion 2021

Eldest brother of the 4 Berry Bros and 2021 Jacket winner.. if he can get a good start, has to be favorite of Berry Bros.

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2nd year at the Bant and a handy golfer. Will be trimming his beard to a tache for first time in 10 years… will this reflect positively or negatively on his golf?

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Cody

Bantman Since 2024

2nd year at the Bant and a handy golfer. Will be trimming his beard to a tache for first time in 10 years… will this reflect positively or negatively on his golf?

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A last minute Murphy brother addition, making the trip from Ireland. Unknown quantity on the golf course but given his last name, will no doubt feature at the BantHouse.

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Colm Murf

Rookie Year

A last minute Murphy brother addition, making the trip from Ireland. Unknown quantity on the golf course but given his last name, will no doubt feature at the BantHouse.

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Coming in with some form, having dropped his handicap recently. Podium finish 2 years ago… has put in the yards, could be his time?

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Cormac

Bantman since 2019

Coming in with some form, having dropped his handicap recently. Podium finish 2 years ago… has put in the yards, could be his time?

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Strong competitor thru and thru.. Has been knocking on the Green Jacket door recently. Could be in the mix coming down the stretch... if he keeps it in the yard on Friday night.

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Davie A

Bantman since 2020

Strong competitor thru and thru.. Has been knocking on the Green Jacket door recently. Could be in the mix coming down the stretch... if he keeps it in the yard on Friday night.

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The eldest of the Murphy brothers and not his first trip to CA. A frequent golfer back in the Emerald Isle, so could be one of the more favorite overseas competitors.

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Dec Murf

Rookie Year

The eldest of the Murphy brothers and not his first trip to CA. A frequent golfer back in the Emerald Isle, so could be one of the more favorite overseas competitors.

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2X BantMasters Champion and local resident- Fawcett will undoubtably feature in some capacity… on and off the course!!

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Fawcett

Champion 2017 & 2020

2X BantMasters Champion and local resident- Fawcett will undoubtably feature in some capacity… on and off the course!!

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The inaugural winner himself, with multiple podium finishes. Could take either jacket or polka-dot shirt… joined by 2 Murf Bros flying from Ireland!

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Gar

Inaugural Champion 2006

The inaugural winner himself, with multiple podium finishes. Could take either jacket or polka-dot shirt… joined by 2 Murf Bros flying from Ireland!

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His first BantMasters but not unfamiliar to tournament golf... recently part of winning Euro team at the East Bay Ryder Cup. Will likely feature at the BantHouse.

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Garret

Rookie Year

His first BantMasters but not unfamiliar to tournament golf... recently part of winning Euro team at the East Bay Ryder Cup. Will likely feature at the BantHouse.

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Seasoned Bantman, with one of the more recently high profile taches (thru no “Fawlt” of his own 😉). Strong presence in the BantHouse, one to watch for KOTB?!

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Henry

Bantman since 2015

Seasoned Bantman, with one of the more recently high profile taches (thru no “Fawlt” of his own 😉). Strong presence in the BantHouse, one to watch for KOTB?!

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2014 Green Jacket holder and frequent Long Drive contender. Has gone off the boil more recently but could he make a run for the 20th?!

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Houston

Champion 2014

2014 Green Jacket holder and frequent Long Drive contender. Has gone off the boil more recently but could he make a run for the 20th?!

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The Youngest of the Berry bros and Jim Morrison lookalike…always has a good time at the Bant. Could be his year to hit the scoreboard?!

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Jode

Bantman since 2015

The Youngest of the Berry bros and Jim Morrison lookalike…always has a good time at the Bant. Could be his year to hit the scoreboard?!

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Has to be considered a danger man, having shot a final round 73 last year to nearly force a playoff. Could be worth a flutter.

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John L

Bantman since 2021

Has to be considered a danger man, having shot a final round 73 last year to nearly force a playoff. Could be worth a flutter.

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10

Flying in from Australia for his 3rd BantMasters, having won his prior 2 performances. Has to be one of the favorites for his closing ability… can he do the Triple Crown??

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Jonny G

Champion 2008 & 2018

Flying in from Australia for his 3rd BantMasters, having won his prior 2 performances. Has to be one of the favorites for his closing ability… can he do the Triple Crown??

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2023 Champ, long standing Bantman and frequent contender. If he finds some form could be worth throwing down a lids.

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Kiaran

Champion 2023

2023 Champ, long standing Bantman and frequent contender. If he finds some form could be worth throwing down a lids.

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Current Bantsgiving holder and recent CCC US team victor. First BantMasters which could prove tough but if he settles quickly, could be worth a flutter.

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Marty

Rookie Year. Current BantsGiving Champ.

Current Bantsgiving holder and recent CCC US team victor. First BantMasters which could prove tough but if he settles quickly, could be worth a flutter.

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9

The Mayor of sister towns, Pleasanton and Kenmare.. despite this being his first BantMasters, suspected to feature on the course.. and in the BantHouse.

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Niall MacG

Rookie Year

The Mayor of sister towns, Pleasanton and Kenmare.. despite this being his first BantMasters, suspected to feature on the course.. and in the BantHouse.

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2nd BantMasters and regular no stranger to tournament golf. Goes well in the singles format and with his length, has to be fancied for Long Drive.. likely to have a solid tache.

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Nicky

Bantman since 2019

2nd BantMasters and regular no stranger to tournament golf. Goes well in the singles format and with his length, has to be fancied for Long Drive.. likely to have a solid tache.

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One of the longest standing bantmen in the field, he’s seen it all the Bant. Not afraid of a dak and a skin full of late night Guinness.

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Noel

Bantman since 2007

One of the longest standing bantmen in the field, he’s seen it all the Bant. Not afraid of a dak and a skin full of late night Guinness.

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The current BantMasters Champ! Likely to contend again, at the very least for Long Drive. Looking for tache redemption from his first Bant appearance.

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Oisin

Champion 2024

The current BantMasters Champ! Likely to contend again, at the very least for Long Drive. Looking for tache redemption from his first Bant appearance.

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5

Been spending more time on the decks than the links recently, but this former jacket holder and current Tache holder can't be ruled out. Hits a mean 2 iron.

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Ollie

Champion 2007, Best Tache 2022

Been spending more time on the decks than the links recently, but this former jacket holder and current Tache holder can't be ruled out. Hits a mean 2 iron.

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Another long standing Bantman. If he can get control of his driver could mix it up in Long Drive. Usually shows up strong for the tache tourney.

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Rich Radz

Tache of the Year 2020

Another long standing Bantman. If he can get control of his driver could mix it up in Long Drive. Usually shows up strong for the tache tourney.

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Current Polkadot King of the Bant jersey holder… hard to vote against him again for all he brings each year. Increased focus on the golf this year may yield upside?!

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Richie SD

King of the Bant 2024

Current Polkadot King of the Bant jersey holder… hard to vote against him again for all he brings each year. Increased focus on the golf this year may yield upside?!

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Long time participant and popular campaigner. He's due a run at the title... would love to add a third jacket to the family trophy cabinet.

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Sonny

Bantman since 2017

Long time participant and popular campaigner. He's due a run at the title... would love to add a third jacket to the family trophy cabinet.

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22

Runs hot and cold at the BantMasters. If he gets a fast start could be worth a punt.. Gritty competitor on all green surfaces. One to watch for KOTB too.

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Terry

Bantman since 2016

Runs hot and cold at the BantMasters. If he gets a fast start could be worth a punt.. Gritty competitor on all green surfaces. One to watch for KOTB too.

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A true Bantman, lugging kegerators, kegs, nitrogen to the event… while running the book $$$. If he can settle in on Friday, could do some damage.

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Vince

Bantman since 2017

A true Bantman, lugging kegerators, kegs, nitrogen to the event… while running the book $$$. If he can settle in on Friday, could do some damage.

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