In the Jacques Léglie Trophy, the superiority of the GB&I boys was obvious during the whole encounter, dominating the continental boys with a score of 16.5 to 7.5 points. The match was staged at Lahinch Golf Club with the appreciated patronage and support offered by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club.

In another sensational encounter, the Walker Cup Captain Gart McGimpsey and his GB&I team beat the team of United States for the third time in succession. A unique performance. Add the titles in the European Men's team Championship and the Men's Individual Championship, our insular friends are to be congratulated for their performances this year.

A country trusting victories in all categories of the game and this for quite some years is Spain. The Royal Spanish Golf Federation produces players achieving remarkable results in major international Championships all over Europe as well as our European Team Championships.

Watching international encounters, one can only be struck by the fantastic team spirit and the famous fighting spirit which drives all the British teams. To play in a GB&I team is a supreme honour for a British golfer. Unfortunately, this is not always the case for the players selected to represent the Continent of Europe. Some have even declined their selection for various reasons. This is unfortunate, not only for the Continental teams, but also for the players who miss unique opportunities to measure to the best amateur players in Europe and who are the future promising talents of the professional Ladies' and Men's Tours.

Annika Sörenstam, Suzann Pettersen, Janice Moodie, José Maria Olazabal, Colin Montgomerie, Darren Clarke, Thomas Björn, Sergio Garcia, Paul Casey, Nick Dougherty and many others will not object...

John C. Storjohann

General Secretary