the younger players are gaining with the County, from their clubs and on the rookie tour at
such a young age is invaluable. This match time and the quality within the squad is simply
fantastic and as in past years bodes well for future Surrey teams. The pattern continues of
younger and younger players getting into golf so we have more of the same too come.
In order to facilitate a combination of competitiveness and never give up attitude the County
match format used for these younger players is different from some that the older boys play.
Although still playing scratch Four Ball Better Ball, each pairing plays for 1pt for the front nine,
1pt for the back nine and 2pts for the overall result. This way even if a pair loses the front nine
and even the match overall they can still gain a point for the team by winning the back nine.
Likewise if they win the front and overall they can still lose the back nine and a point, so thereby
they have to keep focussed and play all 18 holes knowing it’s never over until the last putt.
Surrey is extremely inclusive and recognises that age is not a boundary or show stopper to
make the team. This was clearly demonstrated in the squad selections at U12, U13 & U14 over
the last year. Surrey acknowledges if you are putting in the hard work, getting the results and
show the correct attitude and mentality, you will be selected.
The entire squad also take part in a series of squad practice matches that are played between
the U12, U13 & U14 teams over the winter months, these matches included some older boys
as well to demonstrate their skills and approach to matches. This keeps the squad members
involved, competing, spending time with each other and gaining valuable experience from
their fellow squad members and the players from the older squads who they may be playing
with or against.
U12 Match results:
Friendly Matches played
Surrey v Hampshire & Sussex (combined team) 6th May at Singing Hills GC (16 a side)
Surrey won 29.5pts to 2.5pts
Surrey v BB&O & Hertfordshire 21st July at Chobham GC (6 a side)
Surrey won beating both
Surrey v Essex 5th August at Reigate Hill GC (16 a side)
Surrey won 29pts to 3pts
Surrey Junior Masters and Junior Order of Merit 2018
Congratulations to the Rhys Williams (Foxhills) Scratch & Handicap winner of the
Surrey Junior Order of Merit for 2018
Scratch
1
Rhys Williams
Foxhills
33.0
2
Tom Corrigan
Sunbury
29.0
3
Matthew Hawke Burhill
23.0
Handicap
1
Rhys Williams
2
Matthew Hawke
2
Daniel Taviansky
Foxhills
Burhill
Windlesham
23.0
17.0
17.0
The Surrey Junior Masters: Ben Partridge (Epsom)
U14 & U18 Rookie Leagues (Manager Steve McNeill)
The U14 & U18 Rookie Leagues were once again a great success in 2018 and with a record
number of Clubs wanting to take part the normal maximum of 16 was extended to 20 Clubs in
each age group. They were then separated into four zones of five, once underway there were
some close and competitive matches in this zone stage.
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