Europe sweeps and ends its Junior Ryder Cup drought

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He european team ended their bad losing streak at Junior Ryder Cup and beat the United States by eleven points (20.5-9.5) at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome.

The team from the Old Continent went into the final day with a six-point advantage after winning four ‘fourballs’ matches on Wednesday at the Golf Nazionale in Rome and did not waste it, achieving seven wins and three draws in twelve individual. meetings this Thursday.

After the Spanish equalizer Rocío Tejedo before Anna Davis, Connor Graham, Helen Briem, Kris Kim and Meja Ortengren promoted entry into Europe, and so did the Spanish Andrea Revuelta He made the winning putt against Ryleigh Knaub (8 and 6) to seal the victory, something they hadn’t achieved since 2006, when they won at Celtic Manor.

“I am proud of this team and what they have achieved. The team spirit is incredible,” said the captain of the European team, Stephen Gallacherwho admitted that the level of play “surprised him and it was inspiring to watch.”

“We’re looking at the future stars of the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup”He continued, “They have been fantastic and the way they bounce back at times was sensational. I have been lucky enough to have a front row seat and it has been an honor just to watch them play. Some of these boys and girls will certainly be the future number one in the world.”

“The level and talent there is incredible and The future is bright for Europe. They all became superstars. “The way they deal with the pressure of playing on this field is exceptional and I think our team likes it more now,” he said.

Source: La Verdad

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