Best of the Quaich poll results
With the U.S. election behind us, current Quaich players were asked to vote for the "Best of The Quaich". The players were polled on best Lodging, Food, Courses and Kit. The results can be found below.
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Tracking Atco: Quaich 2026 Clues
USA Captain John "Atco" Atkins has been very quiet since being elevated to the captaincy in June following Team USA's soul-crushing tie with Team Scotland in the Highlands. Quaich fans everywhere are searching for clues as to the location of the next Quaich matches to be held somewhere is the U.S. in 2026. Cessna Citation M2 (twin-jet) N727SB Aug 31 - Oct 13 Is Atco beginning to scout venues? Internet sleuths have been tracking the publicly available flight data of Atco's Cessna Citation M2 (otherwise known as Air Atco) since August. Nine flight paths in particular offer titillating possibilities. For example, on August 16, Air Atco touched down in Monterrey, California, home to some of the best golf courses in the U.S. including Cypress Point and Pebble Beach. On August 31, Air Atco flew 1300 miles from Shreveport, Louisiana to Francis S. Gabreski Airport on Long Island, New York. Quaich enthusiasts noted that this small, private airport is within 25 miles of the ul...
Quaich Statistics
Quaich 2024 was the first tie between the two teams in history. The average winning point differential since 2002 is 4.9. The U.S.A now leads the Quaich 6-4-1. The 2024 Quaich was the only event in modern Quaich history where every player earned at least 1 point. Wee Ronnie secured MVP status for Scotland with 3.5 points. Swayze was the MVP of the U.S. squad with 3 points. In all time Quaich statistics, Ronnie solidified his position atop the all-time points list. And Swayze jumped 4 positions to a tied for 6th all-time with his stellar performance in The Highlands. Sheets added to his record-setting tally of All Square matches.
The Horror at Brora!
Scotland sport fans had a bad week. After watching their national football team lose to Germany 5-1 in the group stage of the Euros, Scotland supporters were gutted to see their Quaich squad relinquish its sizeable lead to the U.S.A. on the last day of competition at Brora Golf Club. The resulting 10 -10 tie, which is the closest competition in Quaich history, meant the Yanks would retain the Quaich for another two years. “Ah cannae believe it,” said one Scotland supporter, lamenting his team’s collapse. “They didnae even show up!” After the first three rounds of play, the Scots had built a commanding 8.5 to 3.5 lead, and the Americans were exhausted and beaten down. In the Moray Golf Club dining room after the third round of two-man team formats, the Americans bravely talked of a final day comeback. “You’d need to win six and a half points,” scoffed Ronald “Wee Ronnie” Denholm. “Nae happenin’.” Indeed, in the history of the Quaich, the team leading going into the singles competition a...
Cluster Nostalgia
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The Quaich GOAT's
Who are the true greats in the history of the Quaich? Based on winning percentage, it is Bret Baier and Sam Forrest. Sadly, Quaich fans will not see either of these legends on the links around Inverness next month as they both declined invitations to replace the injured Chris "Guvna" Hughes due to "prior commitments". However, Quaich fans will get to see Brian "Goombay" Farley and Ronald "NSW Ronnie" Denholm resume their battle for supremacy in most all-time points. NSW Ronnie leads Goombay by 1/2 point going into Quaich 2024. Fans are hoping to see a first round match-up of these two titans at Tain on June 16.
Quaich Shocker! Guvna Injury Comeback
Just weeks after being ruled ineligible for Quaich 2024 after suffering a full proximal hamstring avulsion on the ski slopes of Steamboat, Chris "Guvna" Hughes has received doctor's clearance to travel to Scotland next month. Maddie Knutson, PT Reports out of Austin, Texas are that Guvna is completely committed to being physically ready to play for Team USA in June. His physical therapy regimen is especially intense, yet Guvna has not missed a single session with his therapist. “I have never seen someone so motivated,” said Maddie Knutson, age 31, Guvna’s physical therapist. “Chris has been coming in daily for assisted hamstring isometrics and glute compression treatments.” Guvna’s teammates are guarded about his return to play. “Guvna’s being f**king selfish and not thinking about the team,” said one longtime Team USA member who asked to remain anonymous. “There is no f**king way he plays to his 8.5 handicap on one leg.” “If he’s not 100%,” said another un...