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day to put enormous pressure on the Brooks,
they hung on over the closing holes, parring
the last three holes, to force the play-off. With
both scores in each team counting, the Brooks
held their nerve in the play-off with Martyn
and Jack managing to make pars at the
¿ rst extra hole to become the 2018 Scratch
Champions in front of a huge crowd of family
and friends on the 18th green. Father-and-
son teams from all over Europe, including
Montecastillo Golf in Andalucia, Spain
the national winners from the USA, took
part in the 2-ball, better ball format over 54
holes at the Jack Nicklaus-designed course at
Montecastillo which was in tip top condition.
Generously supported by the Andalucia and
Cadiz Tourist Boards, the event is a fantastic
showcase for this premier gol¿ ng destination
in the south west Spain. As one of European
golfers’ favourite destinations whether
they are families, couples or larger groups,
GolfPlus
Andalucia is the perfect location to stage the
Championships especially as the weather is
still warm and sunny weather at this time of
year. As part of the glorious week of golf, a
charity day was held on the Tuesday which
raised over Euros 2,000 for Crohn’s & Colitis
whilst the event ended in celebratory mood
with a gala evening in the modern and elegant
surrounds of the Barcelo Montecastillo Golf
Resort.
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2018
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