The Continent of Europe has won the Jacques Léglise Trophy for a second successive year after defeating Great Britain and Ireland 15½-9½ at Ballybunion today.

The spectacular Ballybunion Golf Club, Ireland, provided perfect playing conditions for the first day of the 2017 Jacques Léglise Trophy, with bright sunshine and light breezes.

The Continent of Europe take a narrow lead after a closely contested first session of foursomes.

A mix of results today for the two teams. Today was the final individual stroke play round with both scores counting towards the final total. Baard played very well on the front nine and was -5 through 10 holes. He dropped 3 shots over the back 9 and then finished with a birdie to shoot 67.