This Sunday afternoon Gerry Browner assisted by his brother John sent our Leinster Fourball team to take on Newlands GC.
Newlands had the advantage of having the playoff at their course in the event of a draw.
Starting in Greystones Michael Whelan and Macdara Cummins were one down early on but with wins at the 5th and 6th they went 1 up and stretched that to 2 up after 9. Gavin Campbell and Brian Fawsitt were all square through 6 holes but Newlands took control after that winning the next 4 holes.
Away from home John Burke and Michael O’Neill won the 1st but we’re quickly behind with Newlands moving in to a 3 hole lead after 8. Andrew Nolan and Brook Mangan got off to a fast start and were 3 up through 5 holes.
Back in Greystones Michael and Macdara put a point on the board as they took control of their match and won 5&3. Newlands quickly leveled the match by closing out the 2nd match in Greystones 4&3.
In Newlands John and Michael battled manfully by winning 15 and 16 but eventually were defeated on 17. Meanwhile Andy and Brook brought the match level at 2-2 by winning the 16th hole and winning 3&2.
As a result of the new rules we now had a playoff. Andy and Brook has been nominated before the match had kicked off and Brook brought the win home by parring the first playoff hole.
Well done to Gerry and his team on a well deserved win.
