1998 World Curling Tour Championship
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| 1998 Apollo World Curling Tour Championship | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Fort McMurray, Alberta |
| Arena | C.A. Knight Recreation Centre |
| Dates | March 26–29 |
| Winner |  Team Martin |
| Curling club | Ottewell CC, Edmonton |
| Skip | Kevin Martin |
| Third | Don Walchuk |
| Second | Rudy Ramcharan |
| Lead | Marcel Rocque |
| Finalist |  Vic Peters |
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The 1998 Apollo World Curling Tour Championship was held March 26–29, 1998 at the C.A. Knight Recreation Centre[1][2] in Fort McMurray, Alberta. It was the 1998 edition of the Players' Championship, the championship of the men's World Curling Tour (WCT) for the 1997–98 curling season. The total purse for the event was $60,000,[3] with the winning team receiving $12,000.[4]
Edmonton's Kevin Martin rink easily defeated Winnipeg's Vic Peters in the final, 9–3. In the first end of the game, Martin got off to a good start by making a two-and-a-half foot split for two to take the lead, following a heavy draw by Peters. After Peters drew to the button for a single in the second, Martin made a double takeout for three in the third to take a 5–1 lead. In the sixth end, Peters attempted a freeze, but was heavy. This allowed Martin to make a tap back for four, after which Peters conceded.[5] It was the second tour championship for Martin, after having won the 1994 event.[6]
The top two teams in each pool advanced to the playoffs.
Final round-robin standings[7]
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