Last Saturday saw the qualifier for the National Wee Wonders Championship on the 9 hole Manor Course at Farrington Park.

55 kids ranging in ages from 5–12 years old competed in the 9 hole event for a chance to gain a place in the South West Regional Qualifier, also to be held at Farrington Park, in July. Age categories ranged from 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and then split into boys and girls. The standard was incredibly high with three boys in the 11-12 category scoring a three over par 30.

There were two qualifiers from each age group who will take part in the South West Regional Qualifier, all with the aim of getting through to the Grand Final at St Andrews in Scotland in late August.

Qualifiers: 11–12 boys: Jackson Carey, 30, James Channon, 31. 11–12 girls: Frankie Dezis, 35, Grace Evans, 36. 9–10 boys: Toby James, 30, Jack Chantry, 31. 9–10 girls: Robin Bailey, 39, Niamh Cripps, 51. 7–8 boys: Troy Young, 36, Sebastian Wells, 36. 5–8 girls: Maisie Halstead, 34, Sofia Benitez, 48. 5-6 boys: Thomas James, 50, Jaxson Perry, 32.

Men

Following on from the difficult weather conditions encountered at Brean and an important 6 pts in a 3-2 defeat, the Avalon team welcomed Isle of Wedmore to commence a run of home fixtures. Tom Snelling and Danny Farnen led the team out and at 4 up after 9, had control of the match. A run of halved holes saw them dormy 4, but after losing the next 3 holes, they managed to win the last to secure the points. Jamie Rawlings partnered Nick Russell, but with the ball refusing to drop, they lost 5&4.

Mark and Guy Adams were next out and with Mark firing on all cylinders, they managed a 2up win. Lee Bruton was paired with late replacement, Junior Captain Alex Bendall, they were soon in control and confirmed the team win by a 4&3 margin.

The final game saw Paul Thomas partnering Nick Poore in a tight match, going 1 down to a birdie on the 9th. They then lost 11 although a shot played by Paul with his ball lodged halfway up a tree almost got the half. A birdie on 12 saw them close the gap and a solid par on 16 evened things up. With 2 putts to secure the win, Nick holed a 12 foot putt to win the match and secure a fine 4-1 home team win and another 10 pts.

The Saturday Stableford was held on 11th June. With the three Division competition in operation, there was some great scoring in all Divisions with Pete Wenmoth continuing his good form with 39 points, taking top prize in Division 1, with Chris Stone in second on 38 points and Simon Waller in the money in third on 35 points. In Division 2, good scoring at the top with Wayne Smith winning on 39 points on countback from Jon Gregory in second and Matthew Chard a close third on 38 points. In Division 3, Clive Perry was out on his own with 37 points followed in second by Richard Collier on 35 points and Paul Smith taking third on 34 points.

Seniors

A big field of seniors played in good conditions with hardly any wind. In Division 3, Ray Parker had the round of the day with an excellent 40 points followed in second place by Len Salter, with 38 points and Nigel Savage in the money in third, with 35 points. Some great scoring in Division 2 with high scores at the top with Bob Mckeegan-Brown, one of 4 players on 39, taking the money in first with Tony Quinn in second on count back and Andy Smart third, beating Phil Bryant into forth. In Division 1, it was also all square at the top with the top three all on 37 points. Mike Bradbury took top prize on countback from Leo Sedden and Fred Grist. Some good scoring all round.

Division 1: Mike Bradbury, 37, Leo Sedden, 37, Fred Grist, 37. Division 2, Bob Mckeegan-Brown, 39, Tony Quinn, 39, Andy Smart, 39. Division 3, Ray Parker, 40, Len Salter, 38, Nigel Savage, 35.