European Van Horn Cup 2017

2017 Recap

One of the closest fought cups in history saw the International side retain their title for the fifth consecutive year with a final score of 5.5 – 4.5.

Each year, the boys and girls pairings with the lowest rounds in the European Van Horn Cup are awarded the Morrison Medal, named in honor of the late Sir Garth Morrison, who was Lord Lieutenant for East Lothian, and his wife Lady Gill Morrison.

The winners amongst the boys' age groups were Ruben Lindsay and Rory McDonald-Obrien, both from the United Kingdom, who shot a 63. Amanda Phillips and Saanvi Kotti, both from the United States, carded a 62 to take home the Morrison Medals from the girls’ age groups.

2017 Photos

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Overview

Following the three-day championship, the European Van Horn Cup, a one-day best ball tournament, is contested between the top players from Western Europe and the top players from the rest of the world. The top two finishers from Western Europe and the top two finishers from international countries in the Boys 10, Boys 11, Boys 12, Boys 13, Boys 14 and Boys 15-18 age groups qualify for their respective teams. The top two finishers from Western Europe and the top two finishers from International Countries in the Girls 11, Girls 12, Girls 13-14 and Girls 15-18 qualify for their respective teams.

The Western Europe team is comprised of: Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

The International Team is made up of players from all the other countries. Since the event began in 2008, the series is tied 5 – 5.

Since the event began in 2008, the series is tied 5 – 5.

*New Selection Procedures Beginning in 2018*

European Van Horn Cup participants will be selected based on score after 36 holes (Round 2). Once 36-hole scores are compiled, the European Van Horn Cup selections and alternate list will be published. Selected players will be able to pick up a special European Van Horn Cup caddie bib before Round 3.

Format:  Team Best Ball Stroke Play

This is a match in which two players play their better ball against the better ball of two other players. The 18-hole team stroke total will determine the winner of the match.

European Van Horn Cup Winners:

2017, International
2016, International
2015, International
2014, International
2013, International
2012, Western Europe
2011, Western Europe
2010, Western Europe
2009, Western Europe
2008, Western Europe

Previous Morrison Medal Winners:

2017
Ruben Lindsay (United Kingdom) & Rory McDonald-Obrien (United Kingdom)
Amanda Phillips (United States) & Saanvi Kotti (United States)

2016
Allan Kournikova (Florida) & Shubham Jaglan (India)
Pia Banik (Slovenia) & Ashley Stevenson (France)

2015
John Gough (United Kingdom) & Jeremy Faure (France)
Natalia Guseva (Russia) & Rivekka Dzhumagulova (Bulgaria)

2014
Daniel List (Australia) & Garrick Douglas Higgo (South Africa)
Max Faulkner (United Kingdom) & Max Shirvell (United Kingdom)

2013
Dominic Clemons (United Kingdom) & Connor Gough (Ireland)