Ireland win the Seniors Hole Internationals with reduced play format

The Irish Winning Team

From the R&A website

PHOTOS - COURTESY OF DONNA JACKSON

Ireland has won the Women’s Senior Home Internationals for the third year running after edging out England in the weather-affected round-robin event at County Sligo.

The event was reduced to two days after severe weather was forecast for the third and final day and therefore the decision was made to reschedule and play the five singles games in each match on the second day so that a winner could be determined. 

Ireland and England finished tied for first place on 2½ points after winning their matches against Scotland and Wales, and then sharing the points in the final match against each other. 

Therefore, it was the defending champions who retained the trophy thanks to a superior points total across all three matches played – 12 to England’s 11. 

Scotland finished third after securing a point with a win against Wales.   

The 2020 Women’s Senior Home Internationals will be played at West Kilbride from 22-24 September. 

Day 2 Results

Wales 1 Ireland. 4
Scotland  1 England 4

Morning Singles ( Scottish names first)

Elaine Moffat lost to Caroline Berry 1down

Alison Davidson beat Lulu Houseman 6&4

Sheena Wood lost to Paula Carver 6&4

Donna Jackson  lost to Pyecombe Greenfield 4&3

Lorna Mckinlay lost to Jackie Foster 6&5

England 2.5 Ireland 2.5
Scotland 3 Wales 2

Afternoon Singles (Welsh names first) 

Sharon Roberts lost to Alison Davidson 1 hole
Jane Rees beat Jennifer Bryans 3&1
Julie Thomas lost to Elaine Moffat 4&3
Denise Richards lost to  Aileen Baker 4&3
Anne Lewis beat Lorna McKinlay 2&1

FINAL RESULTS  - Many congrats go to Alison Davidson who won all her 3 singles

Winners Ireland, 12 - 6, 2.5
Runners Up England 11-7 , 2.5
3rd Scotland 6.5 - 11.5,  1
4th Wales 6.4 - 11.5, 0

      Played      Won        Halved    Lost

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Scotland play England and Wales in singles Women’s Senior Home International Day 2

Due to an adverse weather forecast for Thursday 3 October, the format today (Wednesday 2 October) has been revised.  

Scotland plays England in the morning and Wales in the afternoon (Singles) 

Scotland  1 England 4

Morning Singles ( Scottish names first)

Elaine Moffat lost to Caroline Berry 1down

Alison Davidson beat Lulu Houseman 6&4

Sheena Wood lost to Paula Carver 6&4

Donna Jackson  lost to Pyecombe Greenfield 4&3

Lorna Mckinlay lost to Jackie Foster 6&5

Wales 1 Ireland. 4

Scotland 3 Wales 2

Afternoon Singles (Welsh names first) 

Sharon Roberts lost to Alison Davidson 1 hole
Jane Rees beat Jennifer Bryans 3&1
Julie Thomas lost to Elaine Moffat 4&3
Denise Richards lost to  Aileen Baker 4&3
Anne Lewis beat Lorna McKinlay 2&1

England 2.5 Ireland 2.5


FINAL RESULTS

Please Note
There will be no play on Thursday 3 October due to an adverse weather forecast. As such, Thursday's 5 single games in each match will be played on the afternoon of Wednesday 2 October and final team positions will be declared thereafter.


Report to follow later

Scotland lose to Ireland on Day 1 of the Senior Women's Home Internationals

England’s Senior Ladies have made a winning start to the Senior Home Internationals series in Ireland.

In tough and challenging conditions at County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point, England eked out a narrow 4.5 – 3.5 victory over Wales.

In the other game, hosts Ireland kicked off their bid to claim a hat-trick of titles with a 5.5-2.5 win over Scotland. 

Back L to R - Lorna McKinlay, Alison Davidson, Sheena Wood, Aileen Baker
Front L to R - Elaine Moffat, Fiona De Vries (Captain)
Donna Jackson and Jennifer Bryans
(Photo courtesy of Lorna McKinlay)

Scotland lost all 3 Foursomes matches and managed to half the singles with good wins by Elaine Moffat and Alison Davidson and halved match by Lorna McKinlay

Tomorrow, England will face Scotland hoping to win and set up a final day showdown with the host nation.

However due to an adverse weather forecast for Thursday 3 October, the format on Wednesday 2 October has been revised.  Matches on Wednesday 2 October will start with singles games and an update regarding afternoon play will be provided late morning.

Ireland v Scotland 

Morning Foursomes: Ireland 3 Scotland 0
G McMullen an M O'Reilly beat A Davidson an E Moffat 4&3
A Taylor and M McAuliffe beat A Baker and L McKinlay 2&1
L Webb and S Corcoran beat D Jackson and S Wood 4&3

Afternoon Singles - Ireland 2.5 Scotland 2.5
Pat Doran lost to Elaine Moffat 4&3
Alison Taylor lost to Alison Davidson 1 hole
Laura Webb beat Sheena Wood 7&5
Maria O'Reilly beat Jennifer Bryans 3&2
Suzanne Corcoran halved with Lorna McKinlay

Day 1 results. 

Ireland 5.5 Scotland 2.5

Wales 3.5 England 4.5

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RESULTS

Senior Women's Home Internationals - Scotland v Ireland Day 1

A Scotland Team Selfie - courtesy of Karen Ballantyne (from Facebook)

The R&A Womens Senior Home Internationals are being played at County Sligo from 1-3 October 2019. This world famous course in Rosses Point offers an excellent challenge to all the players. 

Scotland's  team is Aileen Baker, Jennifer Bryans, Alison Davidson, Donna Jackson, Elaine Moffat, Lorna McKinley and Sheena Wood. Fiona De Vries is the Captain

The R&A Womens Senior Home Internationals were first played in 2003 at Whittington Heath in England.
Scotland has only won it once and that was 10 years ago in 2009 when Captain Fiona was in the team and was unbeaten  READ MORE

Day 1 Matches

Ireland 5.5 Scotland 2.5

Wales 3.5 England 4.5

Ireland v Scotland 

Morning Foursomes: Ireland 3 Scotland 0
G McMullen an M O'Reilly beat A Davidson an E Moffat 4&3
A Taylor and M McAuliffe beat A Baker and L McKinlay 2&1
L Webb and S Corcoran beat D Jackson and S Wood 4&3

Afternoon Singles - Ireland 2.5 Scotland 2.5
Pat Doran lost to Elaine Moffat 4&3
Alison Taylor lost to Alison Davidson 1 hole
Laura Webb beat Sheena Wood 7&5
Maria O'Reilly beat Jennifer Bryans 3&2
Suzanne Corcoran halved with Lorna McKinlay

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Scottish Seniors Team for Home Internationals is announced

Congratulations to West of Scotland's Donna Jackson in her selection for the Home Internationals. 

Senior Women’s Team for the Home Internationals, County Sligo, Ireland 1st to 3rd October:

Aileen Baker, Crail Golfing Society 
Jennifer Bryans, Harburn 
Alison Davidson, Stirling 
Donna Jackson, Ladies Golf Club Troon 
Lorna McKinlay, Dunnikier Park 
Elaine Moffat, St Regulus Ladies 
Sheena Wood, Aberdeen Ladies 

Thanks to West Vets Captain Chris Fowler for the update.