Sussex County Golf Ltd
U16s SUSSEX TEAM REACHES SOUTH EAST LEAGUE FINAL
Training Programme
The year started with individual sessions in early February. Reflection in 2023 and goal setting for 2024 was the theme; followed by data and player led coaching points.
Squad Members for 2024
- Leo Cahi
- George Gilgenkrantz
- Will Allen
- Archie Shakespeare
- Max Martin
- George Shakespeare
- Charlie Curtis
- Toby Morrall
- Charlie Wood
Squad training days then followed. First session @ Rustington we sat down as a squad and discussed our squad goals and behaviours for the year ahead.
Training Venues
- Rustington
- Littlehampton
- Royal Eastbourne
- Haywards Heath
- Mannings Heath
Each morning we trained and practised. Coaching points were ball flight control with particular reference to tee shot skill. Wedge play basics and putting, mainly 5-10ft!
After lunch, out onto the golf course in the afternoon. We ran our order of merit.. 1 score to be dropped out of the 5. Charlie Curtis won by 4 shots..
Stand out scores during the year. Max Martin 63 at Rustington. George Shakespeare 68 @ Royal Eastbourne. Charlie Curtis 67 @ Haywards Heath..
Southeastern Group - League Winners
6 matches to be played against Hampshire, Kent and Surrey. This under 16’s team managed to go unbeaten. 3 wins and 3 draws. Absolutely fantastic form! This resulted as league winners. 2nd year running!!
The 3 match venues in this triangular Matchplay format were The Darenth in Kent. Haywards Heath as our home venue and our final match at Camberley Heath in Surrey.
The squad all attended a practise round the day before, where they made notes and went through preparation strategies ready for match day.
Winning start and smiles at the Darenth beating Surrey 5.5 - 3.5 and Kent 6 -2
Match Results
- 1 win and 1 half against Surrey
- 1 win and 1 half against Kent
- 1 win and 1 half against Hants
Leo Cahi and George Shakespeare were both unbeaten and won all 6 matches. A fantastic performance.
The winning moment. Final match at Camberley Heath. 4-4 with Surrey and 4-4 with Hampshire. Crown league winners
The Final
As league winners, Sussex will now represent our league in the regional final which will be against the league winners of the other two leagues. Yet to be confirmed!
The final will be held at Clandon Regis 29th Sept! Let’s wish our lad’s good luck.
Lastly thank you too Coach Russell Evans and James Morrall for all the support and help with the team this year.Created by intelligentgolf version 10.1.2.
