Harry’s golf successes

Iain Ferguson Just over a year ago Lochaber Life highlighted the achievements of young golfer Harry Stewart, who was going on to compete not only on the national but international stage. His results show just how his talent has developed in the game.

2022 Junior Golf Scotland Events (Flag):Winner Order of Merit 2022 Winner Tour Season Final at Boat of Garten Golf Club Winner Ryder Cup at Gleneagles Wee Course Winner National Flag at Playsport, East Kilbride Winner Quaich at Kilmacolm Golf Club Winner Par 3 Championship at Troon Craigend Golf Club Winner Rosebowl at Cathcart Castle Golf Club Winner Invitational at Scotscraig Golf Club Winner Players Champion at Cardrona Golf Club Runner-up Masters at Spey Valley Golf Club Runner-up Better Ball at Paisley Golf Club Third Place Salver at Tulliallan Golf Club Third Place Open at Fereneze Golf Club

He managed eight individual and one team event wins which have ensured he’s again qualified for the 2023 Champion of Champions Junior World Championship from 25th to 27th July. This tournament has 250 youngsters from 42 countries hosted by the five-star Lough Erne Resort near Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, and Harry is competing in the10-12 age category over three days of 18 holes.

Last year he also collected his first senior tournament win at just 10 years old, in the Fort William Golf Club summer league, playing against more than 100 adults throughout the summer.

YOUNG GOLFER HARRY’S SCORECARD OF SUCCESS

He had 10 best Stableford points from April to September, with a total for 10 x nine holes of 196 points (averaging 19.6 points per nine holes).

With Junior Golf Scotland Harry will now move from Tour Flag events up to nine-hole Stableford competitions with full length holes. In November he started a 20-week winter golf programme after being selected by Scottish Golf North for Professional Coaching by David Torrance at Forres Golf Club which continues to April 2023.

Next season is going to be a massive test, competing in full length hole competitions with his coach targeting an adult 18-20 handicap by the end of next season. He travels to Forres Golf Club every Saturday morning at 6.30am, but absolutely loves it,

Father, John Stewart said: “For next season with Junior Golf Scotland Harry will move from the flag events up to nine-hole stableford competitions and full length holes. He is also super excited to test himself on the international stage.

“A really big thanks to Harry’s sponsors for their donations in 2022 to assist with costs to enter these events, equipment, travel etc. It’s very much appreciated.

Should anyone be interested in sponsoring Harry for the 2023 season please contact j_stewart11@hotmail.com