BELL BAXTER OVERPOWER MADRAS FP AT THE DUKE'S

NEWS RELEASE

Bell Baxter FP proved too strong for Madras FP at a blustery Dukes course yesterday. A whitewash in the morning four- ball, better-ball and foursomes matches meant that Bell Baxter FP went in to the singles 6–0 ahead and thus needed only half a point from the afternoon singles to win.

A spirited fight back from Madras FP was on in the singles and they prevailed 3.5 to 2.5 which was not enough to prevent Bell Baxter FP taking the trophy.

The match was the third staging of the event and now sees Bell Baxter a head 2 matches to 1.

The match was conceived in 2009 through a discussion between former pupils and PGA Professionals Mike Braidwood and Jim Farmer who was then the PGA Captain, to celebrate the fact that both schools have produced a number of PGA Professionals and high quality amateur players.

“We are delighted to have won the cup back today and to go ahead in the series” said Bell Baxter FP’s Captain Sandy Smith. “Our thanks go out to David Scott and The Dukes for hosting the matches” he added.

Results 

(Bell Baxter FP names first)

Four-ball, better-ball (played over 9 holes)

Jacky Montgomery and Paul Wytrazek bt Michael Braidwood and Stuart Syme 1 hole.

Roddy Cameron and Stuart Smart bt Gordon Landsburgh and Paul MacGregor 1 hole.

Sandy Smith and Steven Greig bt James Bunch and David Gilchrist 3 and 2

Foursomes (played over 9 holes)

Jacky Montgomery and Paul Wytrazek bt Michael Braidwood and Stuart Syme 4 and 3

Roddy Cameron and Stuart Smart bt Gordon Landsburgh and Paul MacGregor 2 and 1

Sandy Smith and Steven Greig bt James Bunch and David Gilchrist 2 and 1

Singles (played over 9 holes)

Steven Greig lost to James Bunch 1 hole.

Paul Wytrazek beat Michael Braidwood 5 and 3.

Stuart Smart lost to David Gilchrist 4 and 2.

Sandy Smith beat Paul MacGregor 5 and 4.

Roddy Cameron halved with Gordon Landsburgh

Jacky Montgomery lost to Stuart Syme 3 and 1.

Final result:

Bell Baxter FP 8.5 Madras FP 3.5

Picture – David Scott Madras FP non playing Captain presents the trophy Bell Baxter FP Captain Sandy Smith