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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Turks & Caicos Islands
TURKS & CAICOS - The Provo Golf Club, Ryder Cup, saw The International Team defeat The North American Team in a close 21 to 18 victory over the two day event which saw 52 golfers compete in the match play format. The win increased the International Team's overall lead to 13 vs. 7 in this annual member coveted competition. Will Shoreman and Louis Dickenson captained their comeback win by making up a Saturday 8 to 5 deficit by running off eight consecutive single men's points in the middle of Sunday's play. Sunday's started very promising for the North American Team, captained by Fraser Dods and Terry Erskine as their ladies extended the first day lead to 5 full points before the International Team came back with a flurry by winning 14 of the 20 remaining men's singles matches to close out the victory. All the Captains did a great job in creating a fun but competitive atmosphere over the well maintained Provo Golf Club which now features beautiful, new Tiff Eagle putting greens on the first nine. The course played very challenging in the after winds of Sandy which brought out the best match play golf from both sides.
A very special, "Thank You" to long time sponsor, Hugh G. O'Neill & Co. who generously sponsored by the International Team and the North American Team as they flew under the banner of "Caribbean Snow Removal, VAT Exempt". The Ryder Cup is eagerly awaited each year as it is the favorite annual members' event at Provo Golf Club. This year saw a well attended, spirited Wednesday Night Pairings Party where the Captains set the stage for all 39 matches over the weekend. Assistant Captains, Louis Dickenson and Terry Erskine have already been heard putting their attention towards next year's renewal as they take over the reins for 2013!
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