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Bantry Bay shock Bandon in first round of mixed foursomes

IRISH Mixed Foursomes Cup holders Bandon were shocked by fellow West Cork club Bantry Bay in the opening round of this year’s event yesterday.

Bantry Bay shock Bandon in first round of mixed foursomes

Mon, 23 Jun, 2003 - 01:00

Tim O’Brien

The qualifier was played at Bantry, and the home team took full advantage to win the matchplay contest 3/2.

Bandon had led the qualifiers by nine strokes on Saturday and must have fancied their chances.

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