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Bant Form Guide

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Bantmasters

This year's field of 28 Bantmen, including 7 former Champions, battle for the title and legendary Green Jacket. With LIV levels of Prize Money $$$ who will secure their place in Bant History and take home the 'Uncle Eddie' trophy as the winner of the 21st edition?

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Adam

Rookie year

BANT

HDCP

12

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

BANT

HDCP

4

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

BANT

HDCP

10

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Bitzer

Rookie year

BANT

HDCP

3

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

BANT

HDCP

13

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

BANT

HDCP

7

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

BANT

HDCP

15

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

BANT

HDCP

22

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

BANT

HDCP

9

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 & 2025

BANT

HDCP

6

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

BANT

HDCP

13

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Henry

Bantman since 2015

BANT

HDCP

25

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

BANT

HDCP

16

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JJ Harte

Champion 2022

BANT

HDCP

9

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

BANT

HDCP

14

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

BANT

HDCP

10

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 R

Champion 2023

BANT

HDCP

11

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Kieran McG

Rookie year

BANT

HDCP

16

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Krueger

Rookie year

BANT

HDCP

1

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

BantsGiving Champ 2025

BANT

HDCP

10

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

Bantman since 2025

BANT

HDCP

7

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

Tache of the Year 2025

BANT

HDCP

16

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

BANT

HDCP

7

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

BANT

HDCP

19

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Shane McL

Rookie year

BANT

HDCP

2

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

BANT

HDCP

25

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

BANT

HDCP

20

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

BANT

HDCP

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