What a response from our youngsters today. I never doubted their ability and commitment and today it all came together. Stuart led out Team 1 and we caught up with him on the 10th to find him 2 down but told him to stick in as there were still plenty of holes to play. We already knew “player of the day” Archie was 3 up at the turn including birdies on 1 & 6, he then birdied 10, just missed another on 11 from the bunker and birdied 12 before closing out his match on 13. He was 2 over par through 12, exceptional. Cameron G was also up in his match and also closed it out on 13, his enthusiasm is infectious and he is improving so much. Andrew had been 2 up but his match went back to square so we knew we had to get something from one of these matches. Stu won 11, 12 and 13 to go 1up lost 14 but won 15 to remain 1up. 16 was halved and then with one of the shots of the day on 17 he hit it to 12ft and a 2 putt was good enough to secure the win. Andrew didn’t know, stuck to his task, and also won 2&1. A 4-0 win puts us back in the mix and these players can take so much out of what they achieved today.
Team 2 were led out by junior Captain, Cameron R who played his role and won 4&2. Conan, who was giving away shots, found himself up against a worthy opponent and lost 3&2. Keegan won his match and I would like to say a special thank you to Keir, would was reserve and stood in at short notice to make up numbers and allowed Alasdair to play. A 3-1 win again gives us a chance of a semi final place.
This brought back so many great memories of previous teams exploits, and I believe we have seen a rebirth of Strathmore tenacity. Some of our previous players never knew when they were beat and played their hearts out for the team, and I experienced that again today.
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