The world’s best young golfers descended upon East Lothian, Scotland for the prestigious U.S. Kids Golf European Championship during the recent Whitsun holiday. More than 500 players (boys and girls) from 40 nations competed in Europe’s premier junior tournament with many national golfing organisations sending their best junior talent to compete. The championship is held on Scotland’s historic links golf courses, including Gullane, Craigielaw and Longniddry and our own junior members Ryan Smith and Freya Daniels were taking part.
In the boys U12 section Ryan had scores of 74, 76 and 76 for a three round total of 226 (+10) which saw him achieve his best ever finish of 8th in a highly competitive field of 60. During the competition Ryan was able to experience playing with partners from USA, South Africa, Ireland, Holland and the Czech Republic. The score of 76 on day two is all the more impressive when you take into account the 45 mph winds that were blowing across the links!! His top ten finish has enabled him to qualify for the World Junior Championships at Pinehurst, USA in August.
Freya had scores of 89, 98 and 92 for a three round total of 279 to finish 13th in the girls U10 section. This event gives young
sters an opportunity to showcase their talent and if you have the chance please watch the coverage on Sky Sports golf channel when it is shown.
Dunstable Downs Golf Club can be proud of Ryan and Freya’s achievements and it bodes well for the future of our junior section.
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