Slinfold Clinch Border Cup in Dramatic Away Fixture at Cranleigh

Slinfold Men’s team emerged victorious in the annual Border Cup clash against Cranleigh, securing the trophy with a hard-fought overall score of 6-6 across both legs and retaining the cup as the previous holders.

Despite a narrow 3½ - 2½ loss in the away leg on Sunday, Slinfold’s winning performance in the home fixture ensured they held on to the cup. The match was played in a fantastic spirit, with several games going right down to the final holes. The outcome hinged on the last pairing, where Slinfold needed a win to secure the overall draw and retain the trophy — a result they managed.

Match Results at Cranleigh:

Pip Lee & Jamie McIntyre – Halved

Clive Wright & Steven Silvester – Halved

Andrew Dickinson & David Brown – Halved

Neil Tuesley & Stuart Clements – Loss 2&1

Chris Miles & Oliver Wooster – Loss 5&3

Steve Mann & Steven Burgess – Win 2 up

The fixture showcased the best of friendly competitive golf and sportsmanship, and both teams are already looking forward to next year’s rematch.

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