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SURREY GOLF TEXT 2016_Surrey Golf Inside 06 03/03/2016 07:42 Page 31 Handicap NAME CLUB pts 1 Hyun Mo Yang Malden 30.5 2 Benoit Buffet-Yamanaka Malden 24.5 3 Jeong Sim Burhill 18.5 The Surrey Junior Masters: Conor Cull (West Byfleet) Rookie League (Managers Steve McNeill & Carlton Campbell) The 2015 U14 Rookie League was again a great success, and once underway there were some close and competitive matches in the zone stage. Some clubs who had enough players were allowed to enter two teams, although a player could only represent one team.Of the 20 Clubs to enter two from each zone qualified for the quarter finals which were held at Pyrford Golf Club. A special mention and thank you must be given to Pyrford who for the third year in succession hosted the Quarter Final, Semi Final & Final. As per the zone stage this knock out stage of the competition proved to be extremely competitive and tight with several matches going to play off holes. The draw for the Semi-Finals were Farleigh “B” v Burhill “A” Cuddington “B” v Burhill “B”. Both Semi-Finals were well fought with Farleigh and Cuddington winning through to the Final. The final proved to be one of the tightest ever with both teams playing some excellent and exciting good golf. After 18 holes the score was one each so sudden death was required, for this the first two pairings play off. With the light fading fast Farleigh’s Cameron Cridge won the 1st extra hole for his pair with a superb birdie. Congratulations to Farleigh the 2015 Rookie League Winners and congratulations to all the players who took part and represented their clubs so well. Thank you to all the Rookie Committee members for their help and support. In 2016 the Rookie League will be expanded to an U18 League so as to get more players gaining match play experience. The NIKEGOLF ROOKIETOUR was created to broaden the competitive experience of the Under 14 age group of boys and girls within Surrey. Rookie Tour Commitee: Steve McNeill (Chair), Peter Barratt, Carlton Campbell, Lis Hobday, Paul Olrog, Kerry Olrog, Barry Gadd, Brian Woodham, Peter Millham, Graham Finney, Bob Lacey. The Tour aims to: • • • • • • • Act as a player pathway to the mainstream junior opens Provide a competitive element appropriate to age Give competitive experience outside of home Clubs Build team spirit and friendship within peer group Give an entry route to competition for boys and girls with or without handicaps Allow identification of talent for Surrey coaching & Surrey junior teams Provide fun through structured competition on both 9 hole par 3 courses and full 18 hole competitions From its conception in 2007 the tour continues to develop and evolve and 2015 was no exception. The 2015 tour saw an average entry of 110 players per event. The Young Improvers Group (YIGS) for those U13 boys and girls who are just starting out, saw average event entries of 42 players. - 31 -