Linville, N.C. - The Virginias regulars won seven of their last eight singles

matches to overcome a tightly-contested competition and defeat the Carolinas 26- 22 in the 58th Carolinas-Virginias Team Matches at Grandfather Golf and Country

Club. The Carolinas entered the final day of singles matches with a one-point

lead.

The Virginias seniors also provided a spark in winning five of their eight

matches early in the day to give the Virginias a one-point lead. Both teams

countered with the lead until the Virginias regulars used a strong finish to

secure the win.

The Virginias wins in 2002 and 2003 mark the first time in the event's history

in which they have won in consecutive years.

A disappointed Carolinas captain, Tom Thorpe kept the loss in perspective.

"Grandfather Golf and Country Club did a wonderful job in hosting these

matches," said Thorpe. "I certainly do not like losing two years in a row, but

the camaraderie and hospitality sure made it easier."

The Carolinas-Virginias Team Matches are conducted by the Carolinas Golf

Association and the Virginias State Golf Association.

REGULARS

Chris Tuttle (Vas.) defeated Craig Sparks , 9 and 8

Sherrill Britt defeated Allen Barber (Vas.), 3 and 1

Matt O'Quinn defeated Glenn Mullian (Vas.), 1 up

Scott Campbell (Vas.) defeated John Kelly, 2 and 1

Greg Powell defeated Tom Offut (Vas.), 3 and 2

Keith Harris defeated Hank Klein (Vas.), 4 and 3

Danny Gurley halved David Partridge (Vas.), Even

Steve Slayden defeated David Passerell (Vas.), 2 up

Pat Tallent (Vas.) defeated Rick Cloninger, 5 and 3

Allan Strange (Vas.) defeated Kevin Driggers, 2 up

Matt Mankin (Vas.) defeated Mitch Adams, 6 and 5

Eric Tedder (Vas.) defeated Lex Alexander, 3 and 2

Larry Loving (Vas.) defeated Dean Channell, 1 up

J.T. Belcher (Vas.) defeated David Strawn, 4 and 3

Paul Simson defeated Keith Decker (Vas.), 3 and 2

Pat Carter (Vas.) defeated William McGirt, 4 and 3

SENIORS

Stan Fischer (Vas.) defeated Dan Anderson, 4 and 3

Dave King (Vas.) defeated Tom Hadley, 1 up

Ronnie Grove defeated John Casstevens (Vas.), 2 and 1

J.P. Leigh (Vas.) defeated Vic Hannon, 4 and 3

Jack Forbes (Vas.) defeated Jim Dowtin, 3 and 1

Gene Spencer defeated Tom Flory (Vas.), 2 up

Jamie Gough (Vas.) defeated Larry Boswell, 7 and 6

Bob Kulp defeated Steve Isaacs (Vas.), 4 and 3

SUNDAY SINGLE SUBTOTAL

VIRGINIAS - 14 1/2

CAROLINAS - 9 1/2

GRAND TOTAL

VIRGINIAS - 26

CAROLINAS - 22

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