Old friends are best for Smyth

DES SMYTH has called up an old friend as he plots a successful defence of the $500,000 Arcapita Seniors Tour Championship in Bahrain, the final event of the 2006 European Seniors Tour season.

Dublin businessman John Gleeson has answered the call and flown to Bahrain to caddy for Smyth today.

The long-time friends teamed up at Riffa Views last November when Smyth, making his return to competitive golf following major heart surgery, birdied the closing two holes for a two stroke success over Scotland’s John Chillas.