Leinster survive Connacht scare at Interprovincial Championship

Connacht staged a magnificent fightback in the afternoon singles against holders Leinster on the opening day of the Interprovincial Championship at Fota Island yesterday before going down 6-5 in a gripping clash.

In contrast, however, a powerful looking Ulster side disposed of Munster 8½ to 2½, newcomer Andrew McCormack emerging the only home team singles winner.

The matches took place on a Deerpark layout in absolutely superb condition. The players responded positively to the course being set up on the same template as prevailed for the 2014 Irish Open with similar pin and tee positions.