Golf: Leinster held to draw

On the opening day fo the 2001 interpros, holders Leinster were held to a draw by Ulster who finished last at Thurles 12 months ago.

Gary Maybin was the player who snatched a draw for Ulster when he beat Tom Higgins from Moate by 2and1 after carding a vital birdie at the long 15th hole.

Munster, third last year, had a massive 7-2 win over Connacht.

First Day Results:

LEINSTER v ULSTER (Leinster names first)

Foursomes - D Gannon & T Higgins lost to A McKinley & P McLaughlin 4&3.

A McAllister & R McCarthy halved with D Crowe & C Doran.

L Owens & G Bowden bt J Clarke & G Maybin 2&1.

Leinster 1.5, Ulster 1.5

Singles - Gannon lost to McKinley 6&5.

McAllister lost to McLaughlin one hole.

E McLaughin bt G Wardlow 5&4.

McCarthy bt Crowe 3&1.

Higgins lost to Maybin 3&1.

Owens bt Doran 7&5.

Leinster 3, Ulster 3.

Overall Result: Leinster 4.5, Ulster 4.5

CONNACHT v MUNSTER (Connacht names first):

Foursomes - M McTernan & J Neary halved with M Owens & C Bowe.

M Staunton & J Barton lost to R Twomey & N Turner one hole.

M McHugh & P O'Rourke lost to M Collins & P McNamara 5&3.

Connacht 0.5, Munster 2.5

Singles - McTernan lost to Owens 4&3.

Neary halved with Collins.

Staunton lost to Bowe 3&1.

O'Rourke lost to M Poucher 7&6.

R O'Connor lost to Turner 3&2.

McHugh bt McNamara 6&4.

Connacht 1.5, Munster 4.5

Overall Result: Connacht 2, Munster 7.