Junior County Match Week: Report

Our junior squad of 10 girls, 4 making their debut, represented Sussex in the annual Southern region Junior County Match Week which Sussex hosted at the superb Worthing Golf Club from 17-20 August. The weather was kind with no rain but it was a tad gusty for much of the time, a pretty common challenge being on top of the South Downs. Worthing’s legendary tricky greens provided a proper test for all the girls. We witnessed some stunning golf from the very best junior girls golfers in the South region!

Guided by our awesome coach, Rob Callaghan, the team were super prepared for the challenge ahead and they did not disappoint coming third overall – pipping last year’s winner Hampshire. Team Sussex worked together brilliantly and we saw some outstanding performances. We award two trophies each year to the team. One for the girl who scores the most points in their matches and one who embodies the Spirit of Sussex “on and off” the golf course. The winners this year were Sophie Jones who just edged out Amelia Roberts on countback and Elena Teubler retained the SoS trophy.

Final Sussex results in the Singles Matchplay competition:-

• Sussex 2.5 : Kent 4.5
• Sussex 3.5 : Hampshire 3.5
• Sussex 3 : Surrey 4
• Sussex 5 : Middlesex 2

And in the Stableford Foursomes competition:-

• Hampshire 88
• Surrey 86
• Sussex 84
• Middlesex 75
• Kent 74

Our team was:-

• Amelia Roberts, Worthing (Captain)
• Darci Lewis-Bradbury, West Hove
• Georgia Young, West Sussex
• Elena Teubler, Nevill
• Olivia Corbin, Chichester
• Sophie Jones, Piltdown
• Orla Phelan, Dyke
• Farrah Martin, Royal Eastbourne
• Evie Lewis, Piltdown
• Ella Mansfield, West Hove

Special thanks go to:-

• Our brilliant coach Rob Callaghan - Sussex County Girls Coach,
• Holly Crompton – Assistant Junior Organiser who lead the Competition desk with team mates – Jane Buckley from SCG, Emma Whitlock from SCG and Max Cobbold
• My two fellow ‘Officials’  Sara Whittaker (SCLGA Team Manager) and Emma Whitlock (SCG County Secretary) whose tireless support, encouragement and enthusiasm really helped our girls be their very best this week.
• Our team of referees, lead by Ann Carnegie – Chris Handson, Kathy Morris, Jo Maddams and Steve Williamson.
• The entire team at Worthing Golf Club but especially Matt Bolton, Operations Manager, Anna Jones, Clubhouse Manager, George Barr, Course Manager and Lynn Thompson Lady Captain and the guys in the Pro Shop – THANK YOU!
• And of course the SCLGA board members current and past who were there to support and roll up sleeves.
  * Margaret Brown – SCLGA County Captain aka Queen of Radios and Starter
  * Bali Bassan – SCLGA President aka Starter Extraordinaire
  * Pat Codd – SCLGA Past County Captain aka Snack Buggy Queen

They all did a brilliant job supporting the girls. And parents, Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles, brothers, sisters you name it, thank you so much for your unwavering support and for cheering Team Sussex on.

The entire team is looking forward to travelling to the Drift in Surrey next year 9-12 August. Looking at the massive improvement across the board from all our players, Team Sussex will be in the hunt for silverware!!!

Karen Parks, Director of Junior Golf

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