Crew Europe secures huge win in Junior Ryder Cup – Golf Information

Europe ended a run of six consecutive defeats within the Junior Ryder Cup as they secured a group document 11-point victory over america at Marco Simone Golf & Nation Membership in Rome.

Crew Europe entered the ultimate day singles matches with a six-point lead after a outstanding clear sweep in Wednesday’s four-balls at Golf Nazionale, they usually drove residence their residence benefit with seven victories and three ties in 12 Thursday singles matches at this 12 months’s Ryder Cup venue, triumphing 20½–9½.

Germany’s Helen Briem offered the Europeans with some early momentum after her 2&1 win over Yana Wilson, earlier than Surrey’s Kris Kim defeated Miles Russell 5&4 to increase Europe’s benefit. Spaniard Andrea Revuelta holed the successful putt to seal outright victory for Crew Europe for the primary time since 2004 once they gained the trophy on American soil in Ohio.

Scotland’s Conor Graham overcame American Jay Leng Jr 1up, whereas Swede Meja Örtengren defeated Gianna Clemente 3&2. Irishman Sean Keeling and Italian Giovanni Binaghi offered the 2 different European victories.

Within the last match to complete on the course, Italy’s Francesca Fiorellini offered a second of magic on the 18th inexperienced as she got here again from 2 down with two holes to play, holing a putt from 25 ft to tie the match in entrance of a raucous residence crowd.

European Junior Ryder Cup Captain Stephen Gallacher was delighted to convey residence the trophy for his aspect and believes the longer term is shiny for European golf. “It feels completely superb,” he mentioned. “I’m so happy with this group and what they’ve achieved. The group spirit has been unbelievable, and it has been a privilege to be their Captain. Each participant took management of their very own recreation they usually’ve accomplished all the things I might have requested of them. The usual of golf has blown me away and it has been inspiring to observe. We’re future Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup stars.

“The children have been incredible and the best way they bounced again at occasions was sensational. I’ve been blessed to have a entrance row seat and it’s been an honour simply to observe them play. A few of these girls and boys shall be future World Quantity Ones for certain. The usual and the expertise out there may be unreal and the longer term is shiny for Europe. They’ve all been superstars. The way in which they handled the stress of enjoying on this enviornment has been distinctive and I feel our group needed it a bit extra in the present day.”

The European Junior group comprised six boys – Kris Kim (Eng), Sean Keeling (Ire), Peer Wernicke (Ger) Connor Graham (Scot), Lev Grinberg (Ukr), Giovanni Binaghi (Italy), and 6 women – Rocio Tejedo (Spn), Meja Örtengren (Swe), Helen Briem (Ger), Nora Sundberg (Swe), Andrea Revuelta Goicoechea (Spn), Francesca Fiorellini (Italy).