Golf

This year was another stellar year for golf at Bedford Prep School and with nearly 40 boys taking part in Golf Squad on a Tuesday night, the popularity of the sport is not diminishing.

The fi xtures took place this term with boys competing in a team against Swanbourne and the staff, as well as a group of boys competing as individuals for the school.

The match away against Swanbourne on their school estate 6-hole course was a huge success with the boys putting in a superb display to win each of the matches. It is hoped we will play host next year in a return fi xture - hopefully with the same result.

The match against the staff was very keenly contested with 10 boys taking on 10 members of staff. There was some excellent golf played and amazingly the match came down to the last match. Perhaps fi ttingly the game ended halved and both teams will return next year even more keen to claim the spoils.

Myself, Jack Down, Josh Riley, Jacob Schouten and Jack Greenwood went to compete in the Stowe Putter over at Stowe School and all put in a good showing. Our youngest competitor Jack Greenwood perhaps stole the limelight with his second place in the U11 Junior Jigger title. The fact that he was currently Under 8 shows he has plenty of years left to claim that title.

Three Y7 boys played in the ISGA Junior Open at Drayton Park Golf Club in Oxfordshire. Rocco Shelton, Sammy Hughes and Josh Riley all played well but came up short in the prizes - there is always next year.

And the fi nal, and arguably most important Competition, the BPS Open was played on the Academy Course at Bedfordshire GC. Howard won the house competition with their trio of Oliver Gauntlett, Gus Willson and Oliver Bodfi eld taking home the trophy. In the year groups, Y3 Winner was Jack Greenwood, Y4 Kuba Kopec, Y5 Jacob Schouten, Y6 Oliver Gauntlett, Y7 Oliver Bodfi eld and Y8 Oliver Surley (on count back). Longest Drive was won by Jacob Schouten (Y5) and nearest the pin was Josh Riley (Y7). 3rd overall was Oliver Gauntlett (who shot 36), second Oliver Bodfi eld who carded a 35 and the overall winner was Rocco Shelton in Year 7 who carded and impressive +3 (31) on the Academy course.

I would like to thank Mr Roberts, Mr Powell and Bedfordshire GC for supporting all the boys through their golfi ng development this year.

Rocco enjoying victory at the BPS Open

GOLF REPORT

WORDS BY Monty Lomax, Golf Captain, Y8

Staff and boys share the honours at the yearly match