Agony for young Scots in Home Internationals

The afternoon foursomes session then went down to the final game, but, with that eventually being shared 3.5-3.5, England claimed the title with an 11-10 victory.

Though it was a heartbreaking end, the Scottish youngsters came away holding their heads high.

Among the stars were Blairgowrie 14-year-old Connor Graham, who won five out of six games.

Scotland also had to settle for second spot in the inaugural mixed senior event after being pipped 6.5-5.5 by England in another final-day decider.

After defeats to Ireland and England, the Scots finished the women’s event on a high with a 8.5-0.5 win over Wales, with the home side also landing that title.

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