Round 1 had just one game to be played. Max Walters teamed with Don Couch to challenge Clive Donohoo and Don Stubbin.
Whilst this match had a close finish, Max and Don started well reaching 8 after 4 ends. Clive and Don hit back with a 5 shot on the 5th end to close the gap to 8 to 6 down. Max and Don certainly got here act together for a while winning several ends consecutively to hold a strong lead of 16 to 7 after 11 ends.
As often observed, the second half of a match can swing, and true to form, Clive and Don hit back with a string of wins to close the gap to 19 to 1 down after 18 ends.
Could Max and Don hang on for 3 ends? Yes. Just. The final score was a win to Max and Don 20 to 18.

Heather and Stephen Hardwick were against Ross Fitzpatrick and Geoff McIntosh in the first match of Round 2.
Ross and Geoff took firm control of the early stage of this match, bolting to a 16 to 1 lead after 6 ends.
The Hardwicks found their mojo and fought back - neither Steve or Heather will lie down for long - closing the gap to 10 to 17 on the 12th end. They continued to battle however Ross and Geoff finished in front for the win to Geoff 21 to Heather 16.
John Skidmore was the umpire for the day.
Next round is Saturday 29th August.
See full draw and results here: 2020 Major Pairs