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NIPPER SAYS "HAVE A GREAT SEASON IN 2010 AND START IT WITH A SMILE"
Click here ... but don't do as Bernard does ! NORWOOD PARK - 22nd JULY, 2010 The Nottinghamshire Nippers' 2010 Tour got under way at Norwood Park, with 50 youngsters taking part aged between 5 and 11 years. Unfortunately, the day was spoiled by the weather, with thunder and lightening bringing the event to a premature close for safety reasons. Oliver Drew [Sherwood Forest] set the early pace in the under 11 section, returning a level par score of 36 for the front nine holes, including an eagle on the 6th hole. Whilst 8 year old Evan Wood [Coxmor] included a birdie 2 in his round. Norwood Park have generously agreed the fixture be rearranged for Tuesday, the 10th August. 22.07.2010 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NIPPERS' RETAIN RYDER CUP AND CLOSE SEASON IN STYLE ! Nottinghamshire Nippers' retained the Nippers' Ryder Cup at The Shropshire Golf Centre, Telford in a thrilling series of matches against the Shropshire and Herefordshire Pee-Wee's on Tuesday, the 25th August, 2009. The annual match, which was inaugurated in 2004, was the brain-child of Roy Case, the Nottinghamshire Secretary, and Ron Snelling, the Shropshire & Herefordshire Chairman of Junior Golf. Together they conceived the idea of an annual match between the leading players, boys and girls, under the age of 11 - 10 and 9 years, in the Nottinghamshire Nippers' and Shropshire & Herefordshire Pee-Wee tours, and donated the trophy, which Nottinghamshire has won five times in all. In the morning the teams play four-ball matches, and at lunch this year Nottinghamshire team was ahead by the narrowest of margins 4 1/2 - 3 1/2. Daniel O'Loughlin [Ruddington Grange] and Liam Storey [Retford] halved a tense matchand james Corden [Cotgrave Place] holed a good putt on the final green, with Sharna Betteridge [Notts Ladies] to share the points in their game. James Abbott [Ramsdale Park] paired with Eric Tuttey [Stanton on the Wolds] the leading pair in the Nippers' Order of Merit came up against tough opposition and were closed out early by 4/3 in the top game.
Jason Law [Oakmere Park] tees off in front of a good crowd of supporters There was tremendous support for both the teams, from parents, grandparents, and many former players, including Edward Peters an England under 16 international, who played in the very first Nippers' Tour event in 2004 .
In spite of an adverse forecast the weather in the morning was kind to everyone, and the players managed to complete the opening 9 holes in fine weather. Later in the day however several of the youngsters suffered heavy rain showers although they were hardly put out by the conditions.
In the afternoon singles matches the visitors dominated play winning 10 1/2 games to 5 1/2, to win the match and retain the Trophy by 15 - 9. Oliver Maltby Smith [Sherwood Forest] fought well to take the point in his game at the final hole, and Sharna Betteridge [Notts. Ladies] came back from two down with two to play to halve her match on the last.
At the closing ceremony after the match the Shropshire & Herefordshire President, John Jones, paid tribute to the sportsmanship and standard of play of all the players, and presented them with mementoes to mark the occasion. He congratulated Lew and Maggie Wood, the Nottinghamshire Team Captains, and Mike Roberts, the Shropshire and Herefordshire Team Captain on the high standards set by players of such a young age. A truly geat day was enjoyed by all, and in the closing words of the Nottinghamshire President, Stan Yeomans, " the game of golf was the winner."
RESULTS: Fourball matches - 9 holes: James Abbott [Ramsdale Park] and Eric Tuttey [Stanton on the Wolds] lost to Harry Burt and Aaron Stanton - 4/3 Daniel O' Loughlin [Ruddington Grange] and Liam Storey [ Retford] halved with Dominic Handscomb and Mark Bull Oliver Drew [Sherwood Forest] and Jake Benson [Beeston Fields] beat Nathan Herdsfield and Jordan Evans - 5/3 Oliver Maltby Smith [Sherwood Forest] and Lewis Mallinson [Notts.] lost to Joseph Blunden and James Ford - 2/1 Joshua Quibell [Coxmoor] and Jason Law [Oakmere Park] beat Joseph Ruston and Callum Welch - 2/1 Ben Hanbury [Oakmere Park] and Killian Ryan [Coxmoor] beat Thomas Matthews and Owen Reynolds - 5/3 Eliza Davidson[Wollaton Park] and Esme Hamilton [Stanton on the Wolds] lost to Charlotte Evans and Jessica Pugh - 3/1 James Corden [Cotgrave Place] ans Sharna Betteridge [Notts. Ladies] beat Luke Evans and Emma Higgins - 1 up Result: 4 1/2 - 3 1/2 Singles matches - 9 holes: James Abbott [Ramsdale Park] lost to Harry Burt - 2/1 Eric Tuttey [Stanton on the Wolds] beat Aaron Stanton - 4/3 Daniel O'Loughlin [Ruddington Grange beat Dominic Handscomb - 3/2 Liam Storey [Retford] beat Mark Bull - 4/3 Oliver Drew [Sherwood Forest] beat Nathan Herdsfield - 5/4 Jake Benson [Beeston Fields] beat Jordan Evans - 3/1 Oliver Maltby Smith [Sherwood Forest] beat Joseph Blunden - 1 up Lewis Mallinson Notts.] lost to James Ford - 4/3 Joshua Quibell [Coxmoor] halved with Joseph Ruston Jason Law [Oakmere Park] beat Callum Welch - 4/3 Ben Hanbury [Oakmere Park] halved with Thomas Matthews Kilian Ryan [Coxmoor] beat Owen Reynolds - 5/3 Eliza Davidson [Wollaton Park] beat Charlotte Roberts - 3/2 Esme Hamilton lost to Jessica Pugh - 3/2 James Corden [Coatgrave Place] lso to Luke Evans - 2/1 Sharna Betteridge [Notts. Ladies] halved with Emma Higgins Result: 10 1/2 - 5 1/2 Match Result: Nottinghamshire Nippers 15 - Shropshire & Herefordshiore Pee-Wee's 9 26.08.2009 The final tournament of the Nippers' Tour was held at Trent Lock GC on the 20th August, bringing to an end the 2009 season, unfortunately marred by the second event scheduled for the Oakmere Park [Commanders] course having to be cancelled due to severe electrical storms. In addition to the above, this year's tour held events over the golf courses at Norwood Park, Rufford Park and Southwell. Players under the ages of 11 play five rounds of nine holes in as many weeks during the summer holidays, with their best four rounds counting to determine the overall winners in each of the five age groups, under 11's, under 10's, under 9's, under 8's and under 7's. There are also special groups for players under the ages of 6 and 5, who play fewer holes. Approximately 250 youngsters competed in this year's events at the various clubs, and the winners and full results can be found in the Order of Merit and Results web pages
It simply remains for the team of 12 selected for the Nippers' Ryder Cup, which this year will be played over the course at the Shropshire GC, to successfully defend the trophy and bring it back to Nottinghamshire.
Brian gets them going at Southwell GC 24.08.2009
STYLISH NIPPERS' RETAIN RYDER CUP A powerful Nottinghamshire Nippers' side faced Shropshire & Herefordshire Pee-Wee's in the annual Nippers' Ryder Cup match on a windy, but otherwise fine day, at Cotgrave Place Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, the 26th August. In spite of a 6 - 0 victory in the nine hole morning foursballs, the overall score did not truly reflaect the closeness of the individual games. But when it came to the afternoon singles matches the Notts. Nipper's showed their supremecy with some outstanding results.The teams of 12 were made up of four players under the age of 11 years, four players under 10 years, two players under the age of 9 and two girls. Support was provided by the Acting President and President Elect of the NUGC, Trevor Coupe and Stan Yeomans, with the President of the English Golf Union in attendance.
MATCH RESULT: 16 - 2 FOURBALLS: 6 - 0 UNDER 11:
UNDER 10
UNDER 9:
YOUNG LADIES:
SINGLES: 10 - 2
Notts. were the current holders of the Nippers' Ryder Cup defeating Shropshire & Herefordshire at Shifnal GC last ear. 26.08.2008
2008 NIPPERS' TOUR CLOSES The 2008 Notts. Nippers' tour closed at Trent Lock GC after a great season of events, with some exciting new talent emerging for the future. The leading players in the five age groups for the 2008 Order of Merit were: Under 11: Jordan Boulton [Notts. GC] Chris Hurrell [Wollaton Park GC] James Hollis [Wollaton Park GC] Under 10: Eric Tuttey [Stanton on the Wolds GC] James Abbott [Ramsdale Park GC] Lewis Burton Williams [Hucknall [ Leen Valley] GC] Under 9: Oliver Maltby Smith [Sherwood Forest GC] Oliver Drew [Sherwood Forest GC] Under: 8 Alex Doig [Sudbrook Moor] Ben Hanbury [Oakmere Park] Under 7: Bradley Vale [Unattached] Best Girls: Emily Lyle [Rufford Park] Rhiannon Linacre [Coxmoor]
This years Tour got under way at the Norwood Park Golf Club, where the young tigers and tigresses enjoyed an excelleny days play. An average of sixty competitors took part in the five divisions throughout the year, ranging from under 11 years of age to under 7 year olds, including a significant number of new competitors.There was some excellent scoring from the youngsters throughout the season.Richard Flint, the English Golf Union Development Manager, came along to check out the fun at Norwood Park GC and said, "There may be visits from other County Unions in the future to see just how well the Notts. operation is organised."
NIPPERS' RYDER CUP RETAINED ! Notts. Nipper's travelled to Shifnal Golf Club in Shropshire to defend the Nippers' Ryder Cup where they convincingly dispensed with the challenge of the Shropshire & Herefordshire Pee-Wees by 16 matches to 2. The team of 12, made up of four under 11 year old players, four under 10 year olds, two under 9 year olds and two girls, won the nine hole morning fourballs by 5 1/2 - 1/2, and followed this up with a 10 1/2 - 1 1/2 singles win over nine holes after lunch. This is the fourth year the event has been played, with Nottinghamshire scoring 3 wins, losing by the narrowest of margins at Shifnal two years ago. Shropshire & Herefordshire President Colin Rawlins, presented both teams with commemorative medals after the match. Team captain, Lew Wood, the Nippers' Tour Team Manager, leads the team in a victory salute after the match.
RESULTS FOURBALL MATCHES: Jacob Walker [Radcliffe on Trent] and Joseph Hague [Coxmoor] beat Alexander Hogg [Ludlow] and Michael Goodall [Wrekin] 3/1 Jame Clarke [Retford] and Alex McCausland [Trent Lock] beat Adam Oakley [Church Stretton] and Michael Yapp [Church Stretton] 5/4 Joseph Boulton [Notts.] and Cole Betteridge [Notts.] beat Daniel Pickering [Vale of Glamorgan] and Matthew Jacques [Oxley] 2 holes James Hollis [Wollaton Park] and Alex Taylor [Rufford Park] beat Adam Reade [Patshull Park] and Lewis Rogers [Ludlow] 3/1 James Abbott [Ramsdale Park] and Eric Tuttey [Stanton on the Wolds] halved with James Ford [Horsehay] and Jamie Pickering [Vale of Glamorgan] Rhiannon Linacre [Coxmoor] and Eleanor Hadfield [Worksop] beat Jessica Pugh [Unattached] and Charlotte Roberts [Oswestry] 5/4 NOTTS. 5 1/2 - SHROPSHIRE & HEREFORDSHIRE 1/2 SINGLES MATCHES: Jacob Walker beat Alexander Hogg 5/4 Joseph Hague beat Michael Goodall 3/1 James Clarke beat Adam Oakley 5/3 Alex McCausland beat Michael Yapp 2 holes Joseph Boulton halved with Daniel Pickering Cole Betteridge halved with Matthew Jacques James Hollis beat Adam Reade 3/2 Alex Taylor beat Lewis Rogers 3/2 James Abbott halved with James Ford Eric Tuttey beat Jamie Pickering 2/1 Rhiannon Linacre beat Jessica Pugh 3/1 Eleanor Hadfield beat Charlotte Robers 2/1 NOTTS. 10 1/2 - SHROPSHIRE & HEREFORDSHIRE 1 1/2 RESULTS NOTTS. 16 - SHROPSHIRE & HEREFORDSHIRE 2
29.08.2007 NIPPERS' TOUR COMES TO A CLOSE! The final event of the 2007 Nippers' Tour was held at Trent Lock, on a glosous warm and sunny day. Scores in each of the categories showed a marked improvement over the previous year which is an indication of the progress being made in junior golf in Nottinghamshire. Jacob Walker [Radcliffe on Trent] had the best score of the day with a 9 hole total of 37, which took him to the top of the final order of merit, beating Coxmoor's Joseph Hague into second spot. In the under 10's Jordan Boulton [Notts.] returned a 38 to win the order of merit from James Hoolis [Wollaton Park], whilst James Abbott [Ramsdale Park] had a flawless total of 40 points to win the under 9's trophy from Bethany Griffin [Horsley Lodge]. Oliver Matlby Smith [Springwater] continues to show promise, winning the under 8's section from Jake Benson [Beeston Fields], and Killian Ryan [Unattached][ was more than a match for those in the under 7's group, with Sharna Betteridge taking the runner up spot. The President of the NUGC, Tony Thorpe, introduced Eddie McCausland, the proprietor of the Trent Lock Golf Club, who presented the prizes to the winners. The fourth tour event of the series was held at Norwood Park, re-arranged from a few weeks ago as a result of the torrential rain which brought the event to a stand-still. The conditions were dry, but very cold and breezy, yet the youngsters scored well on a difficult day, with Joseph Hague [Coxmoor] returning the best card of the day with a 37. The third meeting of the Nippers' Tour took place at the Hucknall Golf Centre, formerly known as the Leen Valley Golf Club, in windy and occasionally showery conditions. The course and conditions proved a tough test although the scores reflected the degree of difficulty there were some exceptional scores on the day. In particulaer Jacob Walker [Radcxliffe on Trent] and Jordan Boulton [Notts.] who both returned cards of 39.
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