Another success for Drake
That the title showdown was played over 18 holes was testament to the host club’s greenkeeping staff, who had the course in tip-top condition in extreme weather conditions. Reilly drew first blood, but Drake hit back straight away with a birdie-3 at the second. Reilly took the lead again at the fourth with a birdie 4 only to lose it again at the seventh with a bogey.
Drake soon had the upper hand, winning the eighth and ninth to take a two-hole advantage into the back nine and there was no way back for Reilly when he then found himself three down.