The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Scottish Office) won the last hole to earn a draw against Dalmeny Estate Golf Club in their annual match.
S Greig and J Duncan triumphed over home players Ian Souza and Scott Blyth in near darkness on the Dalmeny Estate to level the overall score at 3-3 in the 89th year of the popular match.
Players were well wrapped up for the contest because of a chill wind blowing off the River Forth and the series will celebrate its 90th year next year.
Scores: R Simpson and A Allan lost to S Carnegie and B Rennie; W Ruffle and M Cottle bt D McIlwraith and A Russell; R Hulett and J McVey halved with M Riggs and D Morrison; K Ferguson and C McPhee halved with N Sinclair and D Greig; J Sinclair and D Allan bt J Davidson who played on his own; Ian Souza and Scott Blyth lost to S Greig and J Duncan.
PICTURE: Teams pictured before the start of the match. Contributed by W Ruffle, secretary Dalmeny Estate Golf Club
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