Royal Norwich Golf Club won their second county team knockout of the season when they defeated the team from Great Yarmouth and Caister in the final of the Cullington Cup.  Having already won the Seniors Barnard Trophy a few weeks ago, the team led by captain Harry Leggoe won by 9 holes in an entertaining final hosted by Sprowston Manor. In
Later this month we’ll be keeping a close eye on Sky Sports Golf’s coverage from the recent British Par-3 Championship to see if we can catch a glimpse or two of one of our own. Dereham’s Jake Gunby enjoyed a brilliant tournament at Nailcote Hall, excelling in front of the cameras and spectators. As well as top golfers such as
Sheringham Golf Club ended a 27-year drought in men’s county team tournaments with victory in the Norfolk Seniors Scratch Knockout. They edged their King’s Lynn counterparts in a thrilling final staged at Sprowston Manor Golf Club. The 3-2 winning margin gave Sheringham’s men their first team triumph since the 1997 Barnard Trophy. The hard-fought head-to-head with fellow north Norfolk club
Norfolk’s two men’s teams experienced hard-fought defeats in their respective closing fixtures against Lincolnshire. The first team split the foursomes 2-2 at Great Yarmouth & Caister GC, but the visitors took control in the afternoon singles ties. Even so, Ben Willis and Scott Wright both added to their morning successes by claiming further wins on the day. Brandon Hobley also
As September arrives, several golf clubs in Norfolk will be looking forward to the finals of the County Inter-Club Knockouts. On Wednesday the 4th, the inaugural final of the Senior Scratch Knockout will take place at Sprowston Manor, when teams from King’s Lynn and Sheringham will go head-to-head. On Sunday the 15th, Sprowston Manor will also host the final of
The Norfolk Under 12 Juniors showcased their talent and determination at St Audry’s GC in Suffolk, competing in a triangular match play event against Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Blessed with fine weather, these young golfers demonstrated the perfect blend of skill and mindset and came out victorious in this challenging event.
County Under 18’s End Season At Royal Norwich The Norfolk County Under-18s signed off for the season with a SE League match at Royal Norwich. For Luke Johnson (pictured second from the right), it was his final U18s’ appearance. The qualifier saw Bedfordshire progress to next month’s final.
On a bright and breezy day at Kings Lynn, Dereham GC and Royal Cromer GC fought out a very competitive match, with both attempting to win the Bass Trophy for the very first time. The key match was always the top match which was nip and tuck right up until the 17th where JC got up and down for the
On 21st August, Norfolk travelled to Colne Valley Golf Club in Essex to compete in the annual Keith Bass Trophy versus Essex, Suffolk & Bedfordshire. With seven of the players playing in their final u14’s match and an opportunity for an u12 to step up, the team were prepared to try an go one better than the previous two years
The final of the Barnard Trophy was held at the home of last year’s winners, Swaffham, where the course was in excellent condition and the greens fast. In blustery conditions Royal Norwich took on Bawburgh and there was some excellent play from both teams throughout. Royal Norwich gained an early lead with their first pair going 5 up overall after