Mixed bag for Ireland at Home Internationals; Lauren Walsh lands Major start
Ireland’s women beat Scotland 5.5-3.5 to salvage something positive from a disappointing day for the Irish in the consolidated Home Internationals at Woodhall Spa.
Round-up: McDermott five back; Boys lose; Seniors Amateur delayed
GLENMUIR PGA — Dubliner Michael McDermott carded a second round 71 to slip five strokes behind England's Chris Gane in the Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship at Blairgowrie Golf Club.
The victorious Irish Boys team with the Home Internationals trophy. Ireland were crowned 2013 Boy Home Internationals champions after Roy Archibald’s side came through a dramatic afternoon at Forest Pines where they defeated Wales and Scotland were unable to overcome England in the final session of matches, writes the R&A.
Jordan Hood, pictured during last year’s Boys’ Home Internationals, had a good first day. Picture Jenny Matthew/www.golffile.ieScotland and Ireland shared the spoils as England began the defence of their Boys Home Internationals title with a convincing 10.5-4.5 win over Wales at Forest Pines in Lincolnshire, writes the R&A.
John Ross Galbraith got the winning point for Ireland over Wales. Picture by Pat CashmanEngland successfully defended their Boys Home Internationals with a final day victory over challengers Scotland as Ireland - with Shane Lowry as cheerleader - secured third place with a convincing 10-5 victory over Wales at Baltray.