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UNIFICATION - ESSEX GOLF UNION (EGU) and Essex Ladies County Golf Association (ELCGA)
Monday 23rd September 2024
Romford v Essex Challenge Team.
In glorious spring weather we played our annual fixture against Romford’s Thornton Cup Team. This match gives both teams the opportunity to experiment with new combinations in the foursomes and introduce new players into the team. With the relaxing of the age restrictions this has given us the opportunity to reintroduce some players that had played as juniors then ceased to partake in county golf at the age of 18. It also allows some younger players to represent one of the men’s county teams. Nine different clubs were represented from all parts of the County.
Essex team as follows: Timmy Moncur (Capt.) Harry English, Michael Gilbert, Teddy Hobbs, Ben Horton, Frankie Morton, Callum Newton, Eoghan O’Connell, Toby Peters, Zac Taylor, Will Wright,
The morning session through the first nine holes looked extremely tight with a high probability that we would start the singles on level on points. However, Eoghan and Harry had a superb back nine to turn a deficit of three down to a one up win to give the county a 4-2 advantage. There were significant wins for Zac and Teddy going out last and Timmy who played with Will. The Orsett combination of Frankie and Callum had a solid win over their opposition 3&2.
Essex dominated the afternoon session winning nine of the twelve games. Freddie continued his excellent early form winning the lead game 3&1. Ben (4&3), Callum (5&4), Frankie (3&2), Will(7&6), Timmy (4&3), Eoghan(4&2), Harry(6&5), and Zac(8&6) all gave us maximum points. A special note to Will Wright who during the week had played the Scottish Boys Open travelled back on the Friday and still made the 6.50am meet time on Saturday.
As always, the match was played in excellent spirit in a competitive but friendly way. Romford’s course was in excellent condition and their hospitality superb. I am confident both teams will have an excellent season to come.
Kevin Prince
Challenge Team Manager
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