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Boys Under 14 Team
U14s League Match vs Kent & Herts
Knebworth Golf Club
2nd July 2023
We arrived early at the venue only to be informed that the Tee times had been pushed back by an hour. We were met by Lee LAUGHLIN who gave the players some advice about the course and the conditions.
Despite the earlier set back, the players took full advantage of the extra time to practice and warm up. Those who had not played the course before were taken to one side by Lee, to make notes, using his knowledge of the course. This proved invaluable during the matches. The players that had taken advantage of the practice round, made detailed notes, which they used on the course. The new players to the team adapted well to the format and were pleased to receive their county caps, which were worn with tremendous pride.
After a full meal of roast chicken and trimmings, the matches were played in a competi
tive spirit with all the teams, reluctant to concede a hole.
Kent put up a strong fight against the Essex players, losing 5 to 3. Herts struggled to compete with both Essex and Kent losing 6 to 2 in both matches.
This result places Essex in a strong position in the league. We have eight points and require a further half a point to earn a place in the September final.
Junior Development Team vs Hertfordshire
Woodford Golf Club
31st May 2023
This was the first match of the season and for some their first match playing for the County. Having never been to Woodford Golf Club before, it was a delight to visit a club in the heart of London so full of history which retains its old-world charm. We were given a warm welcome with the members very interested as to what was being played. We were short of 2 boys on the day due to illness and not being able to get there so Hertfordshire put their top 2 boys out on their own to play against each other and the rest went out in handicap order receiving between 1 & 4 shots. The course was in good condition with holes that required thought as to what club they used and there were some interesting and challenging greens.
Half of Herts were under 14 boys, 2 under 13s, 1 under 12 and 1 under 11. The Essex boys were 1 under 14. 5 under 13 and the rest under 12s. The matches were played in good spirit and with the help of a few dads spotting balls, thank you to them and I’m pleased to say that Essex came out on top 5.5 to 3.5 – well done boys.
Many thanks to Woodford GC for the use of the course and catering, they said they would be happy to host the event every year and were very complimentary about all the boys. Many thanks to Bill Dunbar for his help and also to Sudip Roy the manager of Hertfordshire.
Keith Bass Trophy
18th August 2022
Seckford Golf Club
Our County Under 14 Team managed to Win the East Region Championship Team Shield with Charlie Rusbridge winning the Gross event overall meaning he wins the Keith Bass Trophy. Congratulations Team!
The Anglian Shield
Newton Green Golf Club
10th August 2022
Essex Under 14s Won the Anglian Shield at Newton Green Golf Club,
beating Suffolk 5 1/2 to 3 1/2 in a well fought victory which saw some great sportsmanship and mutual respect between teams.
The day started well with all the players arriving on time at the venue, all were met by Marcus Radmore (County Coach). He briefed the team on the condition of the course and how it was likely to played and advised them accordingly. This was a challenging competition for the team as they were having to give shots away, between 5 and 11. Cards were prepared, with the shot holes indicated, and handed to the players. They were given plenty of liquids before going out to play. After warming up before their respective tee times they all had very good drives off the first, putting their opponents under pressure straight away. Most of the games were fairly close to start with, a couple of our players were actually down. The players showed their resilience and fought back. the matches we lost could have easily been halved but for some good golf by the opposition.
A deserved victory by the team,
Full Match Details Here
Essex Boys Under 14 Team winners of
The Keith Bass Trophy at Eaton Golf Club, Norwich
20th Septemeber 2021
(Left to Right) Oliver George (Rochford Hundred), Alfie Dorrington (Bentley), Baillee Taylor (Colne Valley), Henry Linley (Romford), William Bailey (Warley Park), Charlie Croker (Thorndon Park), Charlie Rusbridge (Colne Valley), William Wright (Chelmsford), Oliver Brightman (Romford).
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