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ANNUAL JUNIOR OPEN AT SWAFFHAM - 20th August 2010
Swaffham Golf Club welcomed twenty three hopeful young golfers to its annual Junior Open on Friday 20th August. The event each year is dedicated to the memory of Stewart Fretwell, a young Assistant Pro at Swaffham who tragically died some years ago, with the trophy being donated by Stewart's family.
Youngsters from eleven Golf Clubs were represented, and the mixed field was a strong one - with low handicaps and low scores being in evidence on the day. The strong windy conditions presented a challenge to some, but all tried their best to achieve success.
Prizes were presented by Mick Ward - Swaffham Golf Club's Vice Captain, who welcomed the Junior players and their accompanying adults to the club and he congratulated everyone on their achievements.
Results:
Overall winner of the Stewart Fretwell Trophy
Jack Brister - Bawburgh Golf Club - Nett 67
Lowest Gross Winner
Josh Bartlett - Barnham Broom Golf & Country Club - Gross 70
Handicap Division 1 (0-10 h'cap)Winner
Lewis Bates - Dereham Golf Club - Nett 70
Handicap Division 2 (11- 21 h'cap) Winner
Alex Bates - Dereham Golf Club - Nett 71
Handicap Division 3 (22-28 h'cap) Winner
Rob Ellis - Swaffham Golf Club - Nett 71 OCB
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2008 Swaffham Junior Open - Friday 22nd August 2008
Today the Club hosted its 10th Junior Open played in memory of Stuart Fretwell who was a PGA trainee at Swaffham G C who tragically passed away ten years ago in fine weather. Stuart’s dad kindly donated the Trophy played for today as well as the replica given to the overall winner.
This year the overall winner was Nicholas Cains handicap 19 of Dereham G C with a nett 66.
Nicholas made an excellent winners speech following his acceptance of the trophy from the clubs
Lady President Milly Ikin, thanking the club for hosting the event, the quality of the course and excellent catering.
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Division One
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1st Place Calum Trimble handicap 11 Barnham Broom G C nett 69 on count back.
2nd Place Jamie Beeby handicap 10 Derehan GC nett 69 on count back.
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Division Two
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1st Place Nicholas Cains handicap 19 Dereham G C nett 66. Overall winner of the Trophy.
2nd Place Steven Cotton handicap 16 Fakenham G C nett 67.
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Division Three
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1st Place Matthew Wright handicap 28 Gt Yarmouth & Caister G C nett 77
2nd Place Lewis Bates handicap 23 Dereham G C nett 86
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Best Girl was Emma Davies handicap 5 Eaton G C nett 69
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Nearest the pin on the 16th hole went to James Lawrence handicap 6.
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Juniors 2nd v The Norfolk Golf & Country Club - 27 April 2008
The second team juniors from Swaffham and The Norfolk Golf Clubs joined up on Sunday 27th April for their annual match. The fixture is aimed at giving young players, who are working towards their adult handicaps ,an opportunity to refine their skills, develop experience in a friendly but competitive environment, and to put aspects of the rules and golfing etiquette into practice. The match was played in a very sportsman like way and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. This year The Norfolk emerged as the winners with some significant performances. The star of the Swaffham team was Vincent Clark, aged just 8, who achieved his first birdie ever on the 9th hole and went on to win his match. Gordon Smith and Margaret Watson Junior organisers from the two clubs were delighted with the day and look forward to the rematch in 2009.
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Junior Captain's Drive In - 2008
Dan Thurston our new Junior Captain celebrated the beginning of his year with a special competition and Drive In. Dan has chosen EACH (East Anglian Children's Hospices) as his charity and he raised the goodly sum of £101 from his drive in. An excellent drive saw his ball winging its way 239 yards, with Frank Briston being the lucky winner. Many thanks to everyone who supported Dan's day. The competition that followed was in two divisions, for those with handicaps and those still working towards one. The enjoyable day was rounded off with sausage rolls and chips and the prize presentation.
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Division 1 Winner - Jamie Gladd
Division 2 Winner - Sam Naughnane
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Junior Awards 2007
The Annual Club Prize presentation took place on Sunday 18th November following the Yellow Ball Shotgun Team competition. It was a really good day, with happy golfers filling the course and the clubhouse afterwards to celebrate the golfing successes of the year. Appetites were satisfied first with one of Ian's wonderful Brunch feasts and the prizes were presented by Paul Kirman the Club Captain. The Junior awards for 2007 were:
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Golfer of the Year -
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Division 1- Bradley Wright
Division 2 - Sam Naughnane
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Junior Club Champion - Jamie Gladd
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Collins Eclectic Trophy Winner - Dan Thurston
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Junior Day Cup Winner - Dan Thurston
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Commendation medal - Vincent Clark
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Congratulations to all our winners and lets look forward to another successful year in 2007.
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LOOK OUT FOR DETAILS ON THE NOTICE BOARD OF OUR FIRST EVENT FOR 2008 ON SATURDAY 12TH JANUARY. IT WILL BE A SPECIAL EVENT - THE JUNIOR CAPTAIN'S DRIVE IN - FOLLOWED BY A SHORT COMPETITION AND SPECIAL PRIZES.
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