Dunstone, Middaugh win US Open of Curling titles

Dunny was money at the U.S. Open of Curling.

Winnipeg’s Matt Dunstone took the title in Blaine, Minn., downing city rival William Lyburn 7-2 in Monday’s final.

The two-time Canadian junior champ fell to the C side of the triple knockout preliminary round, but put it all behind him winning fourth consecutive games en route to the championship.

It’s the second World Curling Tour title of the season for the team of Dunstone, Alex Forrest, Ian McMillan and Connor Njegovan.

7-2 win over Lyburn locks up our second spiel win of the season! @HolidayInn @McMunnandYates pic.twitter.com/WsCh37ijtz

— Team Dunstone (@TeamMDunstone) January 2, 2017

Sherry Middaugh of Coldwater, Ont., came out on top in the women’s division doubling up American Nina Roth 4-2.

Middaugh also qualified via the C group after a slow 1-2 start before winning five straight.

The victory also marks the second time to the winner’s stage this year for Middaugh, Jo-Ann Rizzo, Lee Merklinger and Leigh Armstrong.

Winner winner chicken dinner. Love 2017. Thanks US Open for a fantastic event. #somuchfun pic.twitter.com/Zrf5i9e2hl

— Team Sherry Middaugh (@slider1_) January 2, 2017