Terrific Tricia’s last green victory helps Britain and Ireland retain trophy

IRISH champion Tricia Mangan played a starring role as Britain and Ireland retained the Vagliano Trophy with a stirring final session singles display to deny the Continent of Europe at Chantilly at the weekend.

The 31-year-old Limerick prison officer secured a vital last-green victory over Swiss ace Sheila Lee as Great Britain and Ireland triumphed 13-11.

Level 6-6 overnight they shared the morning foursomes so went into the final afternoon still level pegging at 8-8.