ESTEVAN - The annual battle of the generations at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course once again went to the younger team.
The Young Guns defeated the Old Boys 17-15 to win the Figgy Messer Price Cup for the second straight year. The tournament was played Saturday and Sunday at Woodlawn, and featured a total of 32 match-play showdowns.
It has a similar format to the biennial Ryder Cup battle between the U.S. and Europe.
Saturday morning saw a best-ball competition, which the Old Boys won 4 1/2-3 1/2. The Young Guns recovered in alternate shot, winning 5-3 to lead 8 1/2-7 1/2 after the first day.
The Young Guns then won the singles matches 8-7. The Old Boys came out firing to start, winning six of the first eight matches, but the Young Guns responded with six wins in the final seven games.
Anthony Melle was the captain and Marcus Friess was the assistant captain for the Young Guns. Rounding out the Young Guns were Nolan Rohatyn, Jeff Ward, Brad Wilhelm, Kristian Kallis, Scott Sykes, Reece Donovan, Preston Erickson, Drew Kocur, Erik McKersie, Drew Fenwick, Jace Carlisle, Reegan Robinson, Will Van Sickle and Chris Hoffos.
The tournament is held in honour of Rod Fagerheim, Patrick Messer and Dave Price – three long-time golfers at Woodlawn.
The Old Boys won the first two editions of the tournament.
