Ireland seventh

Two tie-hole victories gave England a 4-3 win over Scotland in the final of the European Youths Championships at Barassie, Scotland…

Two tie-hole victories gave England a 4-3 win over Scotland in the final of the European Youths Championships at Barassie, Scotland.

Ireland had to settle for seventh place with a 5-2 win over Italy. The Irish, who lost out to Scotland 4-3 in a thrilling quarterfinal on Thursday, where always in control against the Italians after taking both foursomes.

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