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OPERATING ‘PREFERRED LIES'
Monday 25th September 2023
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A warm welcome from a splendid looking Brentwood Golf Club set the stage for this annual clash between Essex and the highly rated Kent county side. Always noted for fielding a very strong team, today was no exception as the reigning South East Group champions Kent included one plus 4 player, 2 plus 3s and a strong supporting cast. Average handicaps of +1.38 compared to Essex +0.39.
The morning foursomes however turned the form book upside down with local Brentwood golfer Joe Tatam making his County debut along with Abridge’s Jamie Richards handing out the first shock of the day by beating Kent top pair Liam Burns and Jamie Guppy. Spurred on by this the rest of Essex turned the screw with some spectacular golf and by lunch had established a 4 ½ to ½ lead.
The afternoon brought no sign of a weakening of resolve as Essex dominated the proceedings with a 6 ½ to 3 ½ winning margin.
Outstanding performances from all the team but special mention for Keating Trophy qualifying winner Curtis Knipes from Abridge, beating his opponent 8 & 7 and finishing the round some 7 shots under par. Also to Ben Wyatt from the Rayleigh club beating plus 3 player Mark Collins by a convincing 5 & 4
Essex ran out winners by 11 to 4
Compliments were paid by both sides to the Brentwood club management for the condition and quality of the course.
The Essex team :-
Jay Beisser (county captain) The Rayleigh Club, Joe Tatam (Brentwood), Jamie Richards (Abridge), Curtis Knipes (Abridge), Ali Plumb (Chelmsford), Brandon Meads (Chelmsford), Arron Edwards-Hill (Chelmsford), Will Percival (Orsett), Ben Wyatt (Rayleigh), Spencer Wells (Rochford)
Phil Hulse
County Team Manager
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