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18/08/2019

III European Strokeplay Championship

John Cahill holds off John Walsh to take the title

The third European Strokeplay championship was played at the Central Park course in Dagenham, London, England from August 16-18th, 2019. John Cahill of Ireland is the new champion. Cahill closed with a 49 on Sunday for an 18 under par aggregate of 144 to just hold off fellow countryman John Walsh who scored a 48 final round. Eamon Gibney (Ireland) finished third after a final round 48 for 149, John Deeble (Britain), fourth (just edged out on the tiebreaker by Eamon Gibney) and Ireland's Denis O'Sullivan and John Ross Crangle joint fifth.

Esther de Schiffart (Holland) retained the Ladies title with a 7 under par aggregate of 165. Esther's 50 on Sunday saw her finish eight clear of runner-up Liz Quinn (Ireland). Herma Kleinlugtenbeld (Holland) finished third. Irish players dominated the Over 55 Category. Anto Kavanagh produced a fine 49 on Sunday to post the winning aggregate of 8 under par 154. That was a single stroke clear of holder Pacelli Darcy (second on final 18) and Barry Morrissey (third).

Full scores here                                 Updated facts and figures following the 2019 championship here                                             

Photo album here                               Championship scoring analysis here

John Cahill (Ireland) added a 49 to his opening 46 to take control after Saturday play on 13 under par 95. Cahill was two strokes clear overnight from former World Strokeplay champion John Walsh (Ireland). Esther de Schiffart (Holland) was well placed to retain her ladies title. Esther was on 105 after two rounds to hold a five stroke lead heading into Sunday's final round. Irishmen Barry Morrissey and Dennis Monaghan were tied on 6 under par in the race to be leading over 55 player.  

Sunday tee times here

Ireland's John Cahill was the leader after the first round on 46. Barry Morrissey (Ireland) scored 49 to top the over 55 list. Liz Quinn (Ireland) led the Ladies championship with 52. 

Saturday draw and tee times here.

See Local Rules here

All associations have now submitted their list of participants. 131 players have now filed their entries leaving some flexibility if any late entries arrive. See the .pdf attachments below for the latest list of entries and player information

Click on the links for hotel accommodation options and other logistical details.

See below for messages from BPPA President John Deeble.

The Central Park course has successfully hosted a number of British championships and the British Opens of 2016 and 2018.

Attachments:

07/01/2020

2020 Calendar

2020 international fixtures

16/07/2019

FIPPA General Assembly 2019

Agenda released