HALLOWEEN SCRAMBLE

PORTHPEAN GOLF CLUB – 31^ST OCTOBER 2009

Winning Team -Stephanie Curnoe (Tehidy) & Millie Stott (C.Bay) with Janet Hawken

This was a 9 hole Scramble for girls with 37 handicaps + and non handicaps. Most girls dressed for the occasion and had fun with decorations on their golf bags. Sandwiches & chips were provided after the competition which was enjoyed by all.

Winners: Janet Hawken: Stephanie Curnoe (Tehidy) and Millie Stott (Carlyon Bay): Well done Millie aged 8 in her 1^st competition. Runners-up – Team Julie Bradbury. Bethany Brouse (Tehidy) & Kayleigh Norman (Carlyon Bay). 10 year old Darrien Lee won the pumpkin after 2 months in the game and was delighted to be playing with the "big girls"

JUNIOR TRAINING – CARLYON BAY - Sunday, 25^th October

The girls started the training using their woods. This was followed by an accuracy contest to see how many could keep most balls between the marker posts acting as a fairway. The next lesson was chipping over a bunker and playing bunker shots. The competition for these disciplines was to get the ball into the hoop surrounding the flagstick.

Winners for both Competitions were Carly Johnson and Lauren Prouse

DALLAS SCRAMBLE – ST.ENODOC GOLF CLUB – HOLLYWELL COURSE – SUNDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER

St. Enodoc Captain Larry Barnecutt with winners of the Juniors Dallas Scramble

8 teams comprising 1 St. Enodoc lady member with 3 girls took part in this annual event. 24 girls from 11 clubs entered. Lilly Porter (Praa Sands) did well as it was her 1^st competition over 18 holes. Excellent results overall!

1st : Pat Perry, Gemma Marsland ( Newquay), Eugenie Knight (Porthpean), Victoria Phillips (W. Bay) Nett 54

2^nd: Sue Jones, Emma Bisson (Mullion), Shannon Moore (Porthpean), Jenny Yeates (Truro) Nett 54.4

3rd: Cath Buscombe, Lilly Porter, (Praa Sands) Anna Claggett (St. Enodoc), Abi Maude (Porthpean) Nett 56

Nearest the Pin - Pam Chapman (St. Enodoc)

Thanks to St. Enodoc for hosting the event and to the Ladies for providing the tea!

MATCH V. DEVON

STADDON HEIGHTS – 7TH AUGUST 2009

On a perfect summers day the Juniors from Cornwall and Devon met for a friendly match at Staddon Heights. After the 3 morning foursomes Cornwall were 2/1 up. The 7 afternoon singles also went Cornwall's way with an emphatic 4½/2½ win. Overall resulting in a win for Cornwawll:6½/3½ The team: Katie Rule (Captain) Sam Giles, Georgia Hall, Jasmin Stopford, Chantelle Lopez, Abi Maude and Rebecca Lawlor.

Congratulations!

MIXED COMPETITION – PORTHPEAN G.C.

SATURDAY,1ST AUGUST

In fine weather 28 players from clubs all over the County took part in this re-scheduled competition enjoyed by all

Other results: Nearest the pin Girls: Kayleigh Norman (C. Bay) Boys: James Dolby (St. Aus.)

Good Luck to the team playing at Staddon Heights on Friday!

Jacqueline

SOUTH WEST CHAMPIONSHIP – HIGH POST –14^TH –16^TH JULY 2009

County Champion Sarah-Jane Boyd (Truro) and 14 year old Samantha Giles (St. Mellion) went to the S.W. Champs at High Post. Both qualified in the top flight - Sara-Jane 13^th and Samantha 16^th who had to play top qualifier Hayley Davies. Neither got through the 1^st round – Sarah-Jane falling to Georgia Hall (Ferndown) who reached the semi-finals. This was a fine effort by both girls as it was their 1^st outing in this Championship. Congratulations to Samantha who won the 2^nd Handicap Prize in the 36 holes qualifying.

SOUTH WEST GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP – BUDE & N. C'WALL G.C. - 12TH JULY 2009

Georgia Hall, Jasmin Stopford & Abigail Maude with Junior Organiser Jacqueline Wheeler

winner of the Challenge Cup Katie Rule

After a heavy early morning shower the weather improved for the 35 competitors from the 6 South West Counties playing over 36 holes for the Championship. 7 girls from Cornwall took part, Sarah-Jane Boyd, Katie Rule, Samantha Giles, Georgia Hall, Rebecca Lawlor, Jasmin Stopford and Abigail Maude. Katie Rule had a fine 1^st round of 76 to win the Challenge Cup coming 4^th overall followed by County Champion Sarah-Jane in 5^th position. Devon swept the board with Jessica Bradley (Tiverton) posting 152 to become South West Champion by 2 shots from Georgia Hall (Ferndown). Beth Yeoman (Thurleston) won the Buchanan Cup for the higher handicaps. Cornwall just lost out on the County Trophy for the best 2 gross scores to Dorset on the last 18.

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – CARLYON BAY GOLF CLUB – 14TH JUNE 2009

JUNIOR CHAMPION – KATIE RULE – MERLIN

On a fine summer's day 22 girls from 13 Clubs entered this year's junior Championship. The handicaps ranged from 3 to 36. The CSS was 74.

This is the first win for Katie who just got the better of Samantha Giles by 1 shot.

WINNER OF THE UNDER 15 SALVER

SAMANTHA GILES – ST. MELLION

Samantha with gross 82 was also runner up to Katie Rule in the Championship but could only win 1 prize. At 14 she is one of the youngest players ever in the County Squad playing in County Match Week at Bristol & Clifton next week. Well done and Good Luck!

WINNER OF THE HANDICAP CUP

HELEN HALEY - TREVOSE

Helen has played for the juniors since she was 14 and this is her last year. She has won this Cup 3 times! Well done !

WINNER OF THE STABLEFORD CUP

LAUREEN WILLIAMS – ST. ENODOC

for the 2^nd year running!

JUNIOR TRAINING – CARLYON BAY – SUNDAY, 31ST MAY

The girls spent the first part of the lesson on the fundamentals – lining up, grip and swing with irons. This was then repeated with woods. Next came bunker play including a competition won by Gemma Marland (Newquay). The final session was on putting concentrating on line and pace. The 14 hole putting competition was won on count back by Lauren Prouse (Truro) from Kayleigh Norman (C.Bay)

Great emphasis was made on the importance of practicing putting.

Don't forget girls if you want to get your handicap down the short game and putting is the most important part of the game!

MIXED BETTERBALL – CARLYON BAY

SUNDAY,19^th APRIL

In glorious sunshine 26 juniors from 9 different Clubs took part in this popular event which resulted in some very good scores.

Other results: Nearest the pin: Chris Martin. Sadly none of the girls reached the green! To make up numbers 11 year old Kayleigh stepped in at the last moment. Without a handicap and playing her 3^rd 18 holes she only blobbed 1 hole!

Thanks to Carlyon Bay Golf Club for giving courtesy of the course and for all those who took part.

Jacqueline

LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP AT ST. ENODOC GOLF CLUB 7TH – 10TH APRIL

SARAH JANE BOYD TRIUMPHS!

7 girls took part in the Ladies Championship at St. Enodoc. 3 qualified in the top flight, Sarah-Jane, Katie Rule and Samantha Giles and 2 in the 2^nd 16, Rebecca Pitt and Georgia Hall. Samantha lost in the 1^st round but progressed to the final of the Advanced Plate only losing to former champion Jan Teague on the 20^th! Sarah-Jane swept the board winning the Aston Bowl for best 18 holes, A.M. 18 Holes Handicap, Rowe Cup (under 23 years Scratch a.m.) & Judy Taylor Memorial Cup (under 25 best h'cap over 36 holes. This is the 2^nd title in 3 years for Sarah -Jane. Well done!

Sarah-Jane, Samantha Giles and Katie Rule have been selected to play in the County Match Week at Bristol and Clifton - 22^nd-26^th June.

 JUNIOR TRAINING with PHIL BROOKES

Carlyon Bay Golf Club – Sunday, 1^st March

10 girls attended Phil's training. He checked their set-up, stance and grip and continued with chipping practice and iron play. The session ended with a chipping competition and prizes were awarded to Victoria Phillips and Sophie Tullett from Whitsand Bay.

Don't forget the next training session at Carlyon Bay on 26^th April at 2 p.m.

2 more dates for your diaries!

Saturday, 27^th June - Mixed 1-2-1 at Porthpean at 10.30 and Sunday,6^th September – Dallas Scramble at 1.30

JUNIOR TRAINING WITH PHILL BROOKES AT CARLYON BAY

The Mixed Better Ball at Carlyon Bay is on Sunday, 19^th April at 11.30 a.m. And the Junior Championship also at Carlyon Bay on Sunday 14^th June. Entry forms available from Cynthia Penhale or the general entry form on this site. Further dates of Junior Opens will be listed soon.

Jacqueline

MICAH CARROLL

Micah started playing for the county Juniors in 2001 aged 11 with a handicap of 45. She made rapid progress and came down to 5 within 4 years. She played for the second Team and then joined the 1^st Team Squad. In 2007 she gained a place in the Daily Telegraph Final in Dubai and came 7^th. This year she won the South West Junior Championship at North Wilts where she holds the Ladies Course record with 1 under par 72. She also gained her County colours. Micah has won the Cornish Girls Championship and captained the girls for the last 3 years. After 7 years she now leaves the junior ranks. She has been an outstanding and loyal member of the team throughout and will be missed. She hopes to get a scholarship in America to pursue her golfing ambitions.

GOOD LUCK MICAH!