Royal British Legion Junior Golf Challenge
Collingtree Park were crowned 2018 Royal British Legion Junior Golf Challenge champions after defeating Mill Ride and Weymouth on Finals Weekend at Staverton Park GC.
Although the semi-final with Mill Ride was played in horrible weather conditions, the team kept their focus as captain Jensen Parfitt and Aidan Rudge grabbed a comfortable win, while Jody Parfitt and Mason Geddes collected a half.
With squad rotation meaning Oliver Bailey replaced Jody Parfitt against Weymouth the next day, Collingtree edged a thrilling final as he combined with Geddes to secure the team win with a one-hole success, after the other tie finished all square.
In a national knockout tournament for under 18’s, Collingtree progressed through to the showpiece event after winning six matches during the season.
After thrashing Moor Hall away in the preliminary round, the side beat Robin Hood at home, won at Coventry, recorded a huge home victory against Harewood Downs, triumphed at Belton Woods, before defeating Beau Desert in the quarter-finals.