Team Scotland Defeats Team USA

Team Scotland narrowly edged out Team USA in the inaugural Team USA versus Team Scotland Amateur Golf Championship held at the Charleton Estates Golf Club in Fife, Scotland.

Team USA had built a one-point lead after the first round, but was not able to hang on as the Scottish team made a torrid comeback on day two.

The two teams were comprised of five players each from five separate handicap divisions competing in match play.

Each member of Team USA qualified for the event at the National Finals held at Latrobe, Pennsylvania last summer. Team members, their opponents and their handicap flights are as follows:

Flight                                                                  Team USA                                      Team Scotland

Old Tom Morris Flight 1-5                            Jim Lawler, Connecticut              vs      Rory Sullivan

Palmer Flight                6-10                          Chris Gerard, Biloxi, MS                 vs      Robert Chadwick

Nicklaus Flight             11-15                         Tom Connelly, Connecticut  vs              James Marshall

Prestwick Flight           16-20                       Jeff Yoder, Pittsburgh, PA     vs             Andy Patterson

St. Andrews Flight        21+                           Patrick Snow, Texas                vs    Jim Lindsey

At the award ceremony and dinner held at the Charleton Castle, the winning team received their trophies from event organizer Randy Tantlinger.

“I want to thank everyone that participated in the first ever Team USA vs Team Scotland Amateur Championship. This was a great success as every player involved has made new friends through the game of golf, as well as created memories that will last a lifetime.”

This event should be on every amateur golfer’s radar.

Visit the website, http://www.usascotlandgolf.com/#/, to find a local qualifier near you and start your journey to the National Finals held this year in Gettysburg and on to Scotland in 2024.

To learn more watch this video: https://youtu.be/7kNN8TkUAO0.

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