Team Scotland narrowly edged out Team USA in the inaugural Team USA versus Team Scotland Amateur Golf Championship held at the Charleton Estates Golf Club in Fife, Scotland.
Team USA had built a one-point lead after the first round, but was not able to hang on as the Scottish team made a torrid comeback on day two.
The two teams were comprised of five players each from five separate handicap divisions competing in match play.
Each member of Team USA qualified for the event at the National Finals held at Latrobe, Pennsylvania last summer. Team members, their opponents and their handicap flights are as follows:
Flight Team USA Team Scotland
Old Tom Morris Flight 1-5 Jim Lawler, Connecticut vs Rory Sullivan
Palmer Flight 6-10 Chris Gerard, Biloxi, MS vs Robert Chadwick
Nicklaus Flight 11-15 Tom Connelly, Connecticut vs James Marshall
Prestwick Flight 16-20 Jeff Yoder, Pittsburgh, PA vs Andy Patterson
St. Andrews Flight 21+ Patrick Snow, Texas vs Jim Lindsey
At the award ceremony and dinner held at the Charleton Castle, the winning team received their trophies from event organizer Randy Tantlinger.
“I want to thank everyone that participated in the first ever Team USA vs Team Scotland Amateur Championship. This was a great success as every player involved has made new friends through the game of golf, as well as created memories that will last a lifetime.”
This event should be on every amateur golfer’s radar.
Visit the website, http://www.usascotlandgolf.com/#/, to find a local qualifier near you and start your journey to the National Finals held this year in Gettysburg and on to Scotland in 2024.
To learn more watch this video: https://youtu.be/7kNN8TkUAO0.
