Match Report
Cheshire Boys v North Wales County Golf Association Boys
On a bright and sunny June day at Aldersey Green Golf Club, the North Wales Boys team delivered an excellent performance against a strong Cheshire side, narrowly losing by the closest of margins 91⁄2 – 81⁄2.
Foursomes
The morning foursomes produced an outstanding display from the North Wales team, who established an early advantage with a convincing 41⁄2 – 11⁄2 victory. Four of the six matches were decided on the final hole, highlighting the competitive nature of the contest.
The first point came from the pairing of Culhwch Devereux (Conwy) & Noah Dingle (Padeswood & Buckley), who was making his debut. The pair secured an impressive 6 & 5 victory.
The second point followed courtesy of Ifan Midwood (Nefyn) & George Elwyn (Wrexham), who defeated Cheshire’s top pairing by 2 holes. Further victories were recorded by Spencer Rolfe & Charlie Forrester (both Wrexham), along with the young partnership of Jac Rate & Sam Sheard (both Wrexham). Team captain George Ledsham (Mold) and partner Keoni Maguire (Welshpool) battled hard to finish all square, earning a valuable half point for the team.
Singles
The afternoon singles proved equally competitive, with Cheshire edging the session 8 – 4. The overall result remained in the balance until the final match was completed.
George Elwyn (Wrexham) produced an outstanding performance to win 4 & 3, while Spencer Rolfe (Wrexham) recorded a dominant 6 & 5 victory. Charlie Forrester (Wrexham) showed great composure under pressure, securing a 1H win on the 18th hole. George, Spencer and Charlie all completed an impressive double on the day by winning both their morning and afternoon matches. Austin Collis (Mold) was the other North Wales winner in the singles, claiming a solid 3 & 2 victory.
A special mention must also go to Liam Chadwick (Padeswood & Buckley), who performed exceptionally well throughout the day and showed great promise against strong opposition.
Summary
Despite the narrow defeat, the North Wales Boys can take great pride in their performance. The team displayed excellent golf, determination and sportsmanship throughout the match, the camaraderie & team spirit shown by the players was a pleasure to see.
Shaun Purdie
NWCGA Boys Team Manager
