Thursday, August 07, 2008

Hayfever victim Eilidh Briggs drops out of Scots' line-up

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) had to withdraw from Scotland's line-up for this morning's foursomes against England on the second day of the Girls' Home International matches at a wet and overcast Panmure Golf Club, Barry near Carnoustie.
Her place as partner to Annabel Niven (Crieff) in the third foursomes off the tee against Kelly Tidy and Alex Peters was taken by Lesley Atkins (Minto), winner recently of the Scottish Under-14 girls championship at The Glen, North Berwick.
"Eilidh has suffered a bad attack of hayfever over the past day or so and she is simply exhausted," said Susan Simpson, the Ladies Golf Union Director of Championships.
"It is too early to say if she will be able to play again before the three-day programme ends on Thursday."
Eilidh was selected and played against England in the singles on the aftenoon of the second days play and lost and then did not play against Ireland on the last day.
England regained the Stroyan Cup, Scotland finish third
To read the full 3 day reports reports then click on the following links
Day 3 --- Scotland v Ireland
Day 2--- Scotland v England
Day 1 --- Scotland v Wales