Chigwell Bowl Winner Andrew Shakespeare
Colt Championship winner James WebberCHIGWELL – The record books were smashed on Friday as 22-year-old Andrew Shakespeare (+2) won the Chigwell Bowl with an 8 under par 134.
The Five Lakes member, who is studying at Bournemouth University, hit the event’s best score since its launch 50 years ago.
His morning round of 68 (3 under par) made him the lunchtime leader, with nearest rivals Jack Winer (Woolston Manor) and James Webber (Three Rivers) each returning 1 over par scores of 72.
The Five Lakes member, who is studying at Bournemouth University, hit the event’s best score since its launch 50 years ago.
His morning round of 68 (3 under par) made him the lunchtime leader, with nearest rivals Jack Winer (Woolston Manor) and James Webber (Three Rivers) each returning 1 over par scores of 72.
Shakespeare then turned in an afternoon score of 66 to give himself a winning margin of 6 shots over Andrew May (Boyce Hill) who himself had a fabulous 66 in his second round. Romford’s Harrison Ellis came third on 147.
The Chigwell Golf Club inaugurated the Bowl competition in 1959 the for young golfers aged 25 and under. Two rounds of stroke play golf on the tight and testing Chigwell course is the venue.
The trophy has been won with scores just below the level par of 142 for the two rounds ever since.
A second competition, the Colt Championship, was introduced for the Under 21 year olds recently.
A second competition, the Colt Championship, was introduced for the Under 21 year olds recently.
This year’s champion was James Webber (Three Rivers) with a score of 143 and the runner-up was Danny Carroll (Five Lakes) with 144.
In County competitions no player can win more than one prize, and on the scores returned Andrew Shakespeare topped the handicap section in spite of playing off a +2.
Counting down however, the handicap prizes went to Jack Dobson (Romford) with a nett score of 141 playing off a 2 handicap, and Alex Piccolo (The Warren) with the same nett score playing off an 8 handicap.
Results:
CHIGWELL BOWL
Winner - Andrew Shakespeare (Five Lakes) - 134 (new record)
Runner Up - Andrew May (Boyce Hill) - 140
Third - Harrison Ellis (Romford) - 147
COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Winner - James Webber (Three Rivers) - 143
Runner Up - Danny Carroll (Five Lakes) - 144
HANDICAP
Winner - Jack Dobson (Romford) - 141 nett playing off a 2 handicap
Runner Up - Alex Piccolo (The Warren) - 141 nett playing off an 8 handicap
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