Berks Bucks & Oxon Golf
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The U16s showed an immense amount of character in securing wins over both Hertfordshire and Middlesex at Hendon Golf Club on 6th August. Coming the day after a rain drenched Junior Championship at Buckinghamshire GC, which 7 of the 8 man team had attended, the boys showed great mental strength, particularly during the afternoon singles to overcome a strong Hertfordshire team.
The 3½ points needed from the afternoon singles against Hertfordshire to secure overall victory looked improbable with 7 of the 8 matches behind after 9 holes. Several boys mounted astonishing fight backs, from 3 or 4 down with 8 holes to play, to secure vital points. Damien Hewitt, Michael East and Elliot Wills all secured halved matches having been 4 down at some point during their respective matches.
A special mention for Robin Sullivan, Josh Davies, Damien Hewitt and George Gardner. Robin secured all 4 points on his debut while Josh Davies, also making his debut, won 3½ out of 4. Damien Hewitt, the last debutant, was undefeated on the day. George Gardner Captained the team for the day and led by example securing all 4 points in some style.
The whole team should be congratulated on a really fine performance. To win both morning foursomes and afternoon singles from losing positions was fantastic to watch, if not a bit testing on the nerves.
Despite the margin of victory against Middlesex their team should be applauded for pushing 5 of the matches in the afternoon singles to the 17th hole. They showed great resilience when competing against much lower handicapped opponents.
The Team at Hendon
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