Britain and Ireland in control as Continentals fail to shine

HOLDERS Britain and Ireland carry a virtually unassailable lead into the final round of the Jacques Leglise Trophy t Lahinch today after defeating Continent of Europe 9½ to 2½ on the opening day of foursomes and singles matchplay.

The home boys (U18) produced tremendous form to take the foursomes 3-1 and they continued the good work in the singles, when German Stephan Gross was the only winner for the Continental side.

Britain and Ireland had afternoon winners in Rhys Davies, Cian McNamara, Gareth Shaw, Tommy Hunter, Lloyd Saltman and Paul Waring while Wallace Booth came away with a half.