REDHEAD CLARET JUG - BRILLIANT WIN FOR LEWIS & RORY SHOOTS 68 GROSS

REDHEAD CLARET JUG - BRILLIANT WIN FOR LEWIS & RORY SHOOTS 68 GROSS

Lewis Marley shot the round of his career to date with a stunning 76 gross for 42 points to win the Redhead Claret Jug today. The round represented a major milestone for Lewis as it was the first time he has gone sub 80 in competition at L’ancresse. He had ten pars in total, and was out in 38 with a birdie on the 6th. He then proceeded to birdie the 11th and 14th to come back in 36. Lewis, a multiple winner in Junior Golf in recent years, also created a little bit of history in becoming the first Junior to win a major competition since the club allowed juniors with handicaps of 12 and under to win men’s competitions.

In third place also with 42 points was Rory Mckenna who has been in fantastic form this season. The Island Junior Boys Champion won the scratch prize with a brilliant round of 68 gross. Rory produced golf of the very highest quality with birdies on five of the first ten holes. He was out in 33 and back in 35. The round also represented a milestone for Rory as it was the first time he has gone sub 70 in a stroke play round in competition on his home course. Based on his recent form it was only a matter of time but to do it in such style simply underlines his class.

Congratulations to Lewis and Rory on your outstanding rounds - another fantastic day for Junior Golf!

LGM Junior Club Championship - Ollie wins the trophy he has made his own!

Fantastic weather greeted the strong field for the two day La Grande Mare Junior Club Championships supported by Petersfield Landscaping. The event was played from 3 sets of tees to reflect the players abilities.

In the competition for juniors playing from their adult tees, Day 1 saw the scores much tighter than expected. Ollie Chedhomme led the field with a 2 over gross 67 with Daniel Troop finishing just two shots back with a 69, a great achievement for the 9 handicapper. Conor McKenna completed the top three with a 75.

On day 2, the class of Ollie Chedhomme came through with a strong round of 70 giving a total of 137. Daniel could not repeat the play of Day 1 finishing runner up in the Net competition. Conor McKenna put together an excellent second round of 69 and the on form Hampshire Junior picked up the Net prize. Ollie’s golf continues to go from strength to strength and it was no surprise he defended the title.

The Red tee competition was the most closely comtested of the weekend. Two of the strongest emerging juniors, Alex Mills and Thomas Chamberlain had an epic battle. At the end of day 1 Thomas led by a single Stableford point with 37 points. Round 2 remained exceptionally tight with both players scoring 38 points. It could have gone either way but Thomas came out on top.

Blue tee player Thomas Czarnecki continues his development with a further handicap cut with 35 points over the weekend and the blue tee title.

CRESSIDA PRIAULX AND NIGHTINGALE CUPS - WINS FOR TANNER, ALEX & RORY CLARKE AS THE GREAT SCORING CONTINUES

It was another beautiful day at L’ancresse for the 7th event of the Ray Lowe Sporting Foundation Order of Merit and the great scoring of recent competitions continued.

In the Cressida Priaulx Cup Tanner Austin shot a superb 73 gross, his best round to date to score 43 points and take his second win of the season. His round featured 12 pars and birdies at the 6th and 13th. He was out in 37 and a 6 at the 15th was his only blemish on the back nine as he came back in 36. As a result, Tanner is now down to single figures for the first time.

Runner up was Max Raffray who scored an impressive 40 Points. His round featured 7 pars, he was out in 47 and back in 42. Dan Troop was third and will be delighted with his excellent 79 gross which featured 10 pars and a birdie at the 6th for a total of 37 points.

In the Nightingale Cup the standard of golf was quite extraordinary. Alex Mills was the winner with his best round to date, a brilliant 81 gross which featured 9 pars and birdies at the 5th, 15th and 17th. He was out in 42 and back in 39. His back nine included an 8 at the 15th but he then proceeded to play the last four holes two under par - an outstanding effort and testament to his ability and strength of character. Runner up was Josh Neville. He too had a great round scoring 43 points. Josh had a total of 6 pars and was out in 48 and back in 40. In third place was Lewis O’Brien with 36 points edging out Thomas Chamberlain on countback. The highlight of his round was a super par on the 13th.

In the Blue Tee competition Rory Clarke continued his dominance. His score of 27 points for nine holes was quite amazing. Rory made 3 pars and a fantastic birdie on the fourth hole. A big handicap reduction beckons!

Runner up was Charlie Czarnecki

Next up we are back at La Grande Mare this weekend where they host their Junior Club Championships. The second day is open to all white, red and blue tee players as part of the Ray Lowe Order of Merit. Entry is open now.

Rory and Chloe D crowned Junior Island Champions

The 2021 GGU junior island championships, supported by DJW Prestige Vehicle Sourcing, came to a conclusion today with Rory McKenna and Chloe Domaille being crowned champions.

It was a perfect day for golf at L’Ancresse Links and the finalists did not disappoint . The boys final was contested by brothers Rory and Conor McKenna. While both boys played well, Rory played the round of his life finishing 4 under gross when the match finished on the 13th. Few players of any age could have kept pace with Rory today. He will now go on to contest the CI final to be played at L’Ancresse on the 25th July.

The girls final was a close affair between Jennie Ballay and Chloe Domaille over the first 7 holes. As the match progressed Chloe pulled away with the match finishing on the 14th.

Congratulations to both our champions.

Thanks to Royal Guernsey for hosting the championships, the work of the GGU committee, the match referee Andy Dawson and our sponsor DJW Prestige Vehicle Sourcing.

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