28/03/2009

Spain, second in the Sotogrande Cup

England, in the men's category, and Italy in the women's, were the winners

The Spanish women's team finished in second place – while the men's team finished third – in the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande Cup, Championship…

The Spanish women's team finished in second place – while the men's team finished third – in the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande Cup, European Nations Championship, which was held at the Cadiz course of the same name.

The Spanish women's team, made up of Adriana Zwanck from Madrid, Inés Díaz Negrete from Asturias and Mireia Prat from Barcelona, accumulated 587 strokes over the four days of competition, just one more than Italy, who took advantage of the combined success of Camilla Patussi, Alessandra De Luigi and Alessia Knight to add a prestigious title to their country's record.

The Italians, second at the start of the day, two strokes behind Spain, cemented their victory on the inspiration of Alessandra De Luigi, who delivered a decisive final card of 73 strokes that earned them the title.

Adriana Zwanck, who scored for the Spanish team every day, a consistency that propelled her to third place in the individual standings, closed her participation with 76 strokes, supported on this occasion, as in the third round, by Inés Díaz Negrete (77), joint results insufficient to defeat the Italians.

Mireia Prat, more inspired in the first two days, found herself in more difficulties in the last two rounds, finishing in thirteenth place in the individual standings.

In the men's category, England asserted its dominance thanks to the strength of players of the caliber of Sam Hutsby, Luke Goddard, and Charlie Ford. The English won without much difficulty, controlling the situation from the first round. A four-stroke advantage over France and nine over Spain—who lost a place to the French team on the final day—highlighted the English supremacy, which was also reflected in the individual competition.

Spaniard Carlos Pigem, excellent in the first three rounds, ended up relinquishing the four-stroke lead he had built over Sam Hutsby, winner of the Copa SM el Rey in 2006 and finalist in 2009, the only player who could have threatened the Lleida golfer's victory. The Englishman gradually reduced the deficit throughout the final round, forcing a playoff which, thanks to his winning momentum, ultimately went in favor of Sam Hutsby.

FINAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Men's Team Category
1.- England 840
2.- France 844
3.- SPAIN 849
Full results
Resultados completos (equipos)

Women's Team Category
1.- Italy 586
2.- SPAIN 587
Full results
Resultados completos (equipos)

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