Scotland retains Senior Men’s Home International title

Scotland retained the Senior Men’s Home International title after the tournament ended in a three-way tie at Crowborough Beacon in Sussex. Scotland, England and Ireland had each won two of their three matches, but Scotland, as holders, kept the trophy.

Playing captain David Gardner, whose Scots team defeated England five to four in the final match said, “It was quite a surprise. We didn’t think we would win the tournament because we thought it was decided on goal difference. But it turned out that the holders retain.

The team’s main aim on the last day was simply to beat England. “That was the big driving force. We played a few weeks ago and won and they would have wanted to get their revenge – they’ll have to wait till next year!” said Gardner.

His team lost the morning foursomes two to one and quickly lost the top singles to English senior champion Ian Attoe and another point to David Niven. But Gardner led a determined charge by the Scots. He defeated Stephen East, last year’s Engish senior champion, and more points were added by Graham Bell, Ian Brotherston and, crucially, Lindsay Blair.

The Scot was all square with European senior champion Clive Jones as the pair played by 18th, but Blair managed to win the hole and his game. “That was a big, big result, it was the turning point that gave us a chance,” said Gardner.

In the day’s other match Ireland beat Wales 6½ to 2½.

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