SCOTLAND BOYS' COMFORTABLE WIN OVER WALES AT FOREST PINES
FROM THE SGU WEBSITE
Ireland put a dent in England’s aspirations
of defending their Boys Home Internationals title with a hard fought 8-7
win on the second day of the round robin series at Forest Pines where
Scotland ran out comfortable victors over Wales.
The
day’s results throw open the contest with England, Ireland and Scotland
all still in with a chance of lifting the R and A trophy. England are
bidding for three in a row, Ireland are hoping to repeat their success
of 2010, while Scotland last triumphed at Moray in 2006.
Later
on day two, Barrie Douglas’ side eased to a 12.5-2.5 victory against a
relatively inexperienced Wales team. The extent of the winning margin
could still be a factor depending how results unfold on the final day.
On
paper the outcome appeared straightforward, Scotland took a 4-1 lead
from the foursomes and closed out the contest by winning the first four
singles matches.
Scotland’s Connor Syme
defeated Tim Harry 5 and 4 in the top match and Calum Hill quickly
followed with his 4 and 2 win against Kyle Harman. Benjamin Kinsley won
3 and 2 against Joshua Davies before Ewen Ferguson’s narrow two-hole win
over Charlie Spencer-White sealed the outcome.
Thomas
Williams put a Welsh point on the board with his 4 and 3 win over
Cameron Kirkwood, while Jack Davidson and Alan Waugh played out a halved
match as the sun began to set over the Lincolnshire venue.
Elsewhere
Stuart Easton denied Otto Mand (4 and 3), Niall McMullen defeated
Thomas Davies (3 and 2) and Euan Walker beat Alex Matthews (2&1).
The winning margin was confirmed when Robert MacIntyre maintained his
unbeaten run with a 2&1 victory against Ryhs Jones in the bottom
match.
“A tough afternoon,” was the
succinct response from Wales captain, Leighton Smith. “We have a couple
of new kids - seven rookies - and they probably found it hard going
today. We’ve got to use the experience and see what tomorrow brings. I
dare say we’re in for another tough day against Ireland as they are
flying at the moment.”
Douglas was
delighted with his team’s performance. “It’s a terrific result. We
figured Ireland might beat England so we knew we had to try and get as
many points on the board as we could. I’ve been involved for seven or
eight years now and we’ve never won by anything like that (margin)
before.
“I’m looking forward to
tomorrow’s challenge, it’s always good to play England.” The final
series of matches will see Ireland play Wales and Scotland take on
England.
Matches consist of five
foursomes matches, followed by ten singles matches, each played over 18
holes at Forest Pines in North Lincolnshire.
Reports and scores will appear on championships.randa.org throughout the three days of competition.
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