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The Independent Schools Golf Association
The Shire Trophy
July 2
nd 2007Over 45 Schools took part in the first ISGA Shire Trophy held at
the magnificent new Seve Ballesteros designed The Shire London
on the 2
nd JulyPupils were greeted with juice and crispy crème pastries in the
newly opened clubhouse.
The weather was not looking very promising with a light wind and
rain forecast.
The competition was a 2 tee start. 16-19 year olds off the first tee
an intimidating par 3 island hole. At least 12 balls in the first 10
groups found the water.
The girls and under 15s started on the 10
th tee a par 4 with wateron both sides of the green.
We expected some high scores as some of the players struggled
with the water and rough. All enjoyed the wonderful layout of the
course with 6 par 5’s 6 par 4’s and 6 par 3’s. 14 of the holes have
water in play. The course has a mix of parkland, links and
American style holes.
Winners of The Shire Trophy
Liam Garratt, Ed Kent and George Wilson
From Bedford School
Individual winner George Wilson 72 (Junior Competition Course record)
The par 3 7
th is a magnificent island hole
Nearest the pin went to Natalie Abacasis from St Georges
Longest drive for the under 15’s and 16-19
Zoe Fitz-Costa from Claires Court Becky Gibbs from Millfield
We were pleased to have 14 girls take part in the competition from
the following schools Gordonstoun, Millfield, St Marthas, Claires
Court, Chigwell, Godolphin, Greenacre, Seaford, Cheltenham
Ladies and St Georges.
1
st Individual gross under 15 and 16-19
Emily Chan from St Marthas Nicola Smith from Greenacre
Director of The Shire London Mr Tony Menai-Davis presented the
girls with their Trophies, each received a pink Pringle belt and a
Solheim Cup cap signed by all the members of the 2003 European
winning team
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Boys Competition
Nett winners
16- 19’s
1
st Alex Quin from Mill Hill (78 nett 72) on countback
2
nd Charles Armatage from Trinity (78 nett 72)Under 15’s
1
st Charlie Sargeant from St Josephs (87 nett 68)
2
nd Scott Webster from Shiplake (85 nett 73)All the nett winners received Trophies and belts
Gross winners
Under 15’s
1
st place
Nick Solomon from Reeds 79
Received his Trophy a free lesson at The Butch Harmon School of
Golf in Las Vegas and a framed signed photo of Butch Harmon
2
nd Place
Liam Garratt from Bedford
Received his Trophy and a Galvin Green waterproof
3
rd place
Alex Gems from KCS Wimbledon received his Trophy and a
Galvin Green waterproof
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Overall Individual Winners
2
nd PlaceGross 74
Ross Mitchell from LVS received his Trophy a free lesson at The
Butch Harmon School of Golf in Las Vegas and a framed signed
photo of Butch Harmon
1
st PlaceGross 72 (Junior Competition Course record)
George Wilson from Bedford received his Trophy and an electric
golf trolley from Kaala Golf
Schools Trophies
1
st School Nett
Alex Gems and Alex Silver from KCS Wimbledon
2
nd St Josephs3
rd Rugby4
th Gordonstoun5
th Mill Hill-------------------------
1
st School Gross
Liam Garratt, Ed Kent and George Wilson from Bedford were
awarded The Shire Trophy.
The school also receive a foldable practice net for indoor or
outdoor use from the Golf Station.
2
nd KCS Wimbledon3
rd Mill Hill4
th Trinity5
th NorwichAfter the players finished their golf they had meals in the Society
room overlooking the tricky 18 green. Plenty of discussion on how
many balls were lost in the various water hazards around the
course and how many putts just missed on the undulating USGA
greens
Seve Ballesteros has certainly focused the minds of the young
golfers who wish to return to take on the Seve challenge and
compete for The Shire Trophy next year
The Shire London, near Barnet, is a magnificent, undulating 7,200-
yard championship golf course bearing all the hallmarks of the
iconic Spaniard at his swashbuckling, cavalier best.
With water featuring on twelve holes – including the first four - the
course is a visually stunning challenge to golfers of all abilities. It is
designed for maximum enjoyment, with equal numbers of par 3s,
4s and 5s. No two consecutive holes are the same par.
The winners of the competitions were awarded their Trophies and
prizes by David Quin Chairman of ISGA and Tony Menai Davis
owner of The Shire London
The ISGA would like to thank all the sponsors who generously
donated prizes
