Junior Team vs Bedlingtonshire - Match Result

(Text and photo courtesy of Robert Hope). This was a new era for the Parklands Junior golf team as for most of those playing, this was their inaugural match. In addition Andy and Judith Hope took the reins as team supervisors for the first time.
To be honest, the day started badly with the bus arriving and departing without the team. Thankfully our lady members rose to the occasion with Pat Mattinson, Candy Paige-Brown and Alyssa Balding’s father all pitching in to get the team to Bedlington on time – many thanks to all.
The weather played kind to the team with only a slight breeze and the course was in excellent condition, enabling both teams to play great golf.
The first pairing of Alyssa Balding and Josh Laverick was evenly matched and went to the sixteenth, where Josh emerged victorious putting Parklands 2 down.
The second match of Ben Goldie and Ross O'Connor ended on the 14th green, putting Parklands 4 down. Ben tried hard and played well, but the seven shots difference proved difficult for our number two.
In the third match Oliver Hogg overcame a shoulder injury to play the first 14 before defeat arrived. Congratulations must go to Olly, as despite the ten shot difference, he put in a great effort until the very end.
Robert Hope played Elliot Smart in the fourth group. Robert, who had previously been beaten by Elliot at the Parklands home game, had his revenge with the match ending 4 and 2 and Parklands picking up their first points of the day.
Tom Brooks made his first team appearance playing against 13 handicapper Ryan Priest at number five. Tom's hard working performance during the match resulted in a 4 and 2 victory.
With the overall result riding on the final match of Wayne McCulloch versus Michael Dunn, the tension was rising as they approached the 17th hole with Wayne one hole in the lead. The 17th is a long par 3 and both players were feeling the heat. A long drive from Wayne found the charity bunker and Michael ended in the rough. With all the members from both teams watching, Wayne stepped up and made a great shot from the bunker and went on to win the hole and his match
Another first time appearance was made from Samantha Malone playing reserve. Her morning training session paying off as she successfully halved her match with Harrison - well done Sam.
The overall result was a 6 - 6 draw. Well done to all concerned.