Byrne's trek from US to India in vain

as Bonallack Trophy is cancelled

FROM THE SCOTSMAN WEBSITE

By Nick Rodger and Martin Dempster
James Byrne completed a gruelling trek from his Arizona college to India for this week's Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy – only to discover the event had been cancelled.
The Banchory youngster, pictured by Cal Carson Golf Agency, who was set to join fellow Scot Ross Kellett in Europe's team for the biennial clash with Asia-Pacific, was one of only four players from the 12-man European side who managed to arrive in Bangalore due to the flight chaos caused by the Icelandic volcano eruption.

Kellett, who had been due to leave last Friday, and the remainder of the visiting team have all been grounded across Europe and officials took the decision to cancel the event. It will not be rescheduled.

A European Golf Association spokesperson said: "The national golf authorities and the families of the players grounded in Europe have spent hours trying to re-book flights. The enthusiasm shown has been a credit to everyone and we would like to thank those involved for their persistence in attempting to bring the match together."