B.L.C.G.A. JUNIOR SECTION 2006

JUNIOR PAST CAPTAINS SALVER:
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INTER-COUNTY SHIELD WIN FOR JUNIORS:
Is there no stopping our Juniors? Unbeaten so far this season, several members of the squad took part in the Intercounty shield, held at the Bedfordshire Golf Club. Click here to see just how well they did.

MORE SUCCESS AT NATIONAL LEVEL:
Bedfordshire Junior County 1st team regulars Katie Burman and Megan Burdsey took part in the English U15 Championships at Kidderminster Golf Club from 1st to 4th August.  The championship consists of three 18-hole stroke play qualifying rounds played on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, then the leading 36 players plus ties qualified for the 18-hole stroke play final played on Friday. Katie was running 2nd after qualifying and Megan also made it to the final day. Katie kept her form on the final day and retained her second spot, playing 28 over par for 4 rounds of golf. Well done! Click here for the full story.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FUN DAY:
19 girls took part in the Fun Competition 9th July 2006 South Beds Golf Club, an event over 6 holes on the Warden Hill course with girls ranging from 16 to 7 in age. Click here for all the details

JUNIORS CONTINUE THEIR WINNING FORM:
The County Junior 1st Team continued their winning form with an impressive 5-1 victory over Cambs & Hunts at the Cromwell course on Sunday 16th July, one of the hottest days of the year. A complete contrast to the very wet match against Norfolk.  The team was Heather Mutton (Capt) LB, Katie Burman JOG, Megan Birdsey Grif, Lizi Sweetnam LB, Rebecca Samuels LB and Natalie Coles LB.  Molly Thorne (Beds) played as reserve her first time in the 1st team.  The result was 4 matches won and 2 halved 5/1 No matches lost.  Molly finished after 15 holes 1 down but enjoyed the experience. Keep it up girls!
Many thanks to all the ladies, County President, County Vice President, Ladies 2nd team captain for all their support.  The girls really appreciate lots of yellow around the course.

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS:
As always, the Junior Championship provided a treat for the spectators. The John O'Gaunt course was playing very tough, with long rough and some very tricky pin positions. Congratulations to Lizi Sweetnam of Leighton Buzzard, who managed to tame the course and win the championship. Click here for full the results and Photographs

JUNIORS WIN FIRST MATCH OF THE SEASON:
Drought! What drought? The juniors certainly didn't notice any drought as they battled their way through extremely wet and windy conditions to post a 4-2 win against Norfolk. Congratulations to all the team, and also to reserve Georgia Tester who managed a win on her county debut.

JUNIOR ORGANISER:
In 2005,
Paula Collin of John O'Gaunt took on the role of County Junior Organiser. Paula's role is to look after and encourage the development of all girls aged under 21 in the county of Bedfordshire, whether you are a complete beginner or a budding star.
Paula arranges County Competitions, group coaching sessions and activities and also looks after the county team. There are events for girls of all ages and abilities. Please don't be afraid to enter - these are great fun and you get to meet lots of other girl golfers from other clubs in the County.
Click here for details of all the events in 2006.


BE PREPARED:
Golf is an outdoor sport and can be played in all weather conditions for which you should be prepared. Click here for the checklist every parent needs.

FALDO SERIES:
Nick Faldo established the Faldo Series in 1996 to identify and nurture the next generation of champions. HRH The Duke of York lends his support as President.
Leading young golfers from Europe, both male and female, have the opportunity to experience top-level competition at a varied selection of some of the world's finest championship venues.
Laura Collin and Holly Aitcheson are both competing in the Faldo Series again this year. Follow their progress here...

JUNIOR GOLFMARK AWARDS:
The Junior GolfMark Award is a national accreditation scheme for golf clubs in the area of Junior Golf awarded by EGU/ELGA. In Bedfordshire, four of our clubs have been awarded the Junior GolfMark (Bedford & County, John O'Gaunt, South Beds and Tilsworth) after assessment in three key areas:
1. Playing and Coaching.
2. Club Environment
3. Duty of Care and Child Protection.
Click here for further details
 

GOLF GIRLS:
 Golf Girls is ELGA’s junior golf page, specifically dedicated to juniors and their parents/guardians who want to find out information on how to ‘Get into Golf’.
It includes all you ever need to know about:
What Golf is all about                Free Golf Lessons            Getting a Handicap
Where to Play                            Tips from the top               Joining a Club
Click here for details

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