On home turf, Worthing Members needed Dirk to hole a 12ft putt on the 18th to level the tie at 9-9 and retain the Ryder Cup.

An excellent day with fantastic conditions, and great spirits saw the teams battle hard and after the first round the scores were…level at 3-3..

Well done to Worthing and to all that took part, and to those who joined the teams, helped and heckled on the day at Worthing