66 GROSS - OLLIE CHEDHOMME IS ON FIRE!
The Island’s leading Junior Golfer had the round of his life today and THE round of the season so far shooting a brilliant four under 66 in the Royal Guernsey Redhead Claret Jug. The 15 year old Hampshire Junior who plays off 2, went out in 34 with a birdie on the 5th. He then came back in a stunning 32 shots with birdies on the 14th, 16th and 17th. Ollie has been targeting scratch this season and with rounds like this of the very highest quality, it’s only a matter of time.
Congratulations Ollie from everyone envolved with junior golf on your magnificent round today - absolutely outstanding.
Article by Andre Austin
NSV Trophy and Gordon Rowlinson Cup Startsheet
LGM July Competition Start Sheet
JUNIOR GIRLS GOLF - FABULOUS FOUR SHOWING THE WAY
The challenge for Junior Golf has always been about attracting and retaining Junior players, even more so for Junior girls. Whilst the numbers aren’t huge, in Chloe Gaudion, Chloe Domaille, Jennie Ballay and Lily Mcneela we are fortunate to have four wonderful players who will play an important role in the Junior and Women’s game in the years ahead.
All the girls have similar qualities; firstly a great love for the game but in addition plenty of talent and great work ethics.
Further evidence of this was highlighted in the Ladies Section President’s Prize today.
Lily McNeela has enjoyed some superb performances in recent weeks and had another great day today with 41 points narrowly missing the top spot on countback. With another big handicap reduction on the way this is going to be an exciting few weeks for Lily.
Chloe Gaudion is a model of consistency and is on the verge of taking her game to a whole new level. With 38 points today Chloe too will enjoy yet another handicap reduction and as with all the girls, single figures are well within reach for Guernsey’s leading Junior Girl.
Chloe Domaille continues to impress. Another great showing today for the 21 handicapper was more reward for her consistent good play.
With Jennie Ballay too enjoying a great start to the season with a big win in the Grande Mare Junior Girls Championship, this is a really exciting time for Junior Girls Golf on the Island. The Women’s development squad provides a great platform for the girls to play and improve their skills and their superb performances this season will only serve to spur each other on.
With a double header of Junior Golf this weekend and a packed schedule ahead we will be following
their progress with interest.
Article By Andre Austin
Stunning Weekend for Juniors rounded off with Recheduled Easter Cup
Juniors Ollie Chedhomme, Daniel Troop and Chloe Gaudion followed up their prize winning performances in the adult Ideal Furnishings 36 hole competition with under handicap performances in the LGM Juniors Easter Cup.
The rescheduled competition attracted a large field of 21 played in near perfect conditions. Ollie Chedhomme carded his third gross under par round in three days scoring an amazing 39 points from a handicap of 3. Ollie edged out Jayden Tuckott by a point who has now exended his Ray Lowe Order of Merit lead to 5 points. Daniel and Chloe performed well with their new handicaps both scoring 37 points.
In the competition for juniors with handicap above 28 (boys from red tees) Lily McNeela won her 3rd competition of the year with a very strong 40 points. Lily is now only one point behind Joel Hoolihan in the Order of Merit.
It was great to welcome Anton Swale to LGM for his first competition. Anton and Theo Hoyler Hill battled out the blue tee competition with Theo coming out on top with 16 points.
LGM Juniors: Rescheduled Easter Cup Tee Times
Pairings for the upcoming match against the Ladies Development Squad
The Next Order of Merit Event is.....
CRESSIDA PRIAULX & NIGHTINGALE CUPS - Wins for Max, Lily and Theo
Great conditions greeted the 20 competitors yesterday with more superb golf on display.
In The Cressida Priaulx Cup, Away Player Max Raffray scored an excellent 38 points narrowly pipping Jayden Tucknott on countback. Jayden moves up to second place in the season long Ray Lowe Order of Merit with Conor Mckenna still on top after three events.
The red tee Nightingale Cup was fiercely contested with the top four players beating par. Lily Mcneela’s superb 40 points was good enough to beat Chloe Domaille but only on countback. Both girls played some stellar golf with Lily’s handicap being reduced by 4 shots and Chloe now playing off an impressive 22.
Livewire Lewis Blondel had another great day with 38 points and another handicap reduction.
In the blue tee competition it was that man Theo Hollyer-Hill taking the course apart for another amazing score of 26 points for 9 holes. Newcomer Lochlan Bain continues to impress and was unlucky to miss out on top spot with a terrific 25 points. Lewis O’Brien consistently produces excellent scores and his 23 points means he is now playing off 28.
Next up is the rescheduled Easter Cup at La Grande Mare on Monday 25th July, entry is open now.
