Having clearly dominated the Stroke Play Qualification of the European Boys’ Team Championship, Divison 2, Ireland also proved too strong for their rivals in the match play phase. The team can look back on a 100 per cent record in the foursomes.
After beating Switzerland 5-2 in the semi-final, the Irish boys went on to beat Slovakia 5 ½ - 1 ½ in the final.
Ireland’s top scorer was Kevin LeBlanc who collected 4 points out of 4.
Iceland beat Switzerland 6-1 in the race for the bronze medal.
Ireland and Slovakia will be promoted to the European Boys’ Team Championship played in La Manga, Spain, from July 11-15, 2017.
Divison 2 will be played in Krakow Valley GC, Poland, from September 20-23 next year.
From left to right: Slovakia (2nd), Ireland (1st), Iceland (3rd)