The Norfolk Under 12 Juniors showcased their talent and determination at St Audry’s GC in Suffolk, competing in a triangular match play event against Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Blessed with fine weather, these young golfers demonstrated the perfect blend of skill and mindset and came out victorious in this challenging event.
County Under 18’s End Season At Royal Norwich The Norfolk County Under-18s signed off for the season with a SE League match at Royal Norwich. For Luke Johnson (pictured second from the right), it was his final U18s’ appearance. The qualifier saw Bedfordshire progress to next month’s final.
On a bright and breezy day at Kings Lynn, Dereham GC and Royal Cromer GC fought out a very competitive match, with both attempting to win the Bass Trophy for the very first time. The key match was always the top match which was nip and tuck right up until the 17th where JC got up and down for the
On 21st August, Norfolk travelled to Colne Valley Golf Club in Essex to compete in the annual Keith Bass Trophy versus Essex, Suffolk & Bedfordshire. With seven of the players playing in their final u14’s match and an opportunity for an u12 to step up, the team were prepared to try an go one better than the previous two years
The final of the Barnard Trophy was held at the home of last year’s winners, Swaffham, where the course was in excellent condition and the greens fast. In blustery conditions Royal Norwich took on Bawburgh and there was some excellent play from both teams throughout. Royal Norwich gained an early lead with their first pair going 5 up overall after
MARK BUTT took top spot in the Norfolk Seniors Championship at Hunstanton Golf Club. The King’s Lynn golfer started and finished with birdies as he shot a gross level-par 72 to win by three strokes. Butt, who played from a handicap index of 4.2, barely put a foot wrong in his round on a glorious summer’s day on the north
Theo Pudney continued his golden summer with a four-shot victory at Mundesley Golf Club in the Norfolk Boys’ Championship. The Sheringham Golf Club member followed a breakthrough win in the four-county Skevington Salver in Suffolk with a convincing triumph that showcased his short-game prowess. Pudney, 15, fired a one-over par round of 69 at the north Norfolk venue where he
NORFOLK’S Under-16s enjoyed individual and team success at the Skevington Salver and Bagshaw Trophy, staged this year at Newton Green Golf Club in Suffolk. The annual event also features rising stars from Suffolk, Bedfordshire and Essex – but this year saw Norfolk sweep the board. Sheringham golfer Theo Pudney claimed the prestigious Skevington Salver, awarded for the best gross score.
This years event was held at Great Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club. A stiff northerly wind prevailed making scoring difficult. Previous winners Jill and Andrew Gooch from Bawburgh Golf Club set the early pace with a hard fought 36 points. They then had an agonising wait as the rest of the field returned their scores. The pair of David Fullegar
Harry Thomas is in Austria representing Wales Under-18s. Yesterday, Harry and his playing partner won at the 21st hole to ensure his team (Harry pictured on left end) beat Italy 3-2. There was also success for Luke Johnson at the Schools’ Team Championship at Woodhall Spa. Not only did he and Doris Thomas combine to land top spot for Easton College