08.07.2008 > Standard Bank Junior Festival of Golf

08.07.2008 > Sparrow/Kelly win Lyndon Rive Brooches

On a wet and blustery Sunday at the Royal Jersey Golf Club the pairing of Sally Sparrow and Susan Kelly defeated Shelia Herbert and Christine Hales over 19 holes in the final of the Lyndon Brooches Foursomes Knockout. This was always going to be a close match with only 1 shot being given and both pairs in confident mood going into the final despite the difficult conditions.

Starting on the 10th hole Sparrow and Kelly quickly established a 3 hole lead after 3 holes played. Herbert and Hales hit back on the 14th but a chip in birdie of the 16th saw the lead re-established at 3 up. The next 4 holes were shared but Herbert and Hales fought back over the second 9 and led by 1 with 2 holes remaining. Despite being bunkered off the tee Sparrow and Kelly managed to win the 8th their 17th and after a half on the last hole they went down the 19th hole.

With both drives hitting the fairway and a strong head wind facing them Kelly decided to play safe and laid up short of the greenside bunkers. After their opponents found trouble with their approach Sparrow pitched onto the green and 2 putts later the match was over.
 

07.07.2008 > The Royal's Alex Guelpa wins Rosscot

The 2008 Rosscot Island Strokeplay Champion is the Royal Jersey's Alex Guelpa who finished the weekend with a 72 hole total of 295. He opened up with a four over par 76 on Thuirsday evening and then followed this up with a best of the week three under par 69 on Friday evening. This round included two eagle three's and a Hole-in-One!! This was a remarkable score considering how tough the La Moye links had been playing coupled with the unseasonal weather conditions.

The final 36 holes was played on Saturday and Alex's two rounds of 72 and 78 was enough to see off the challenge of his nearest rival, and good friend, Matthew Parkman by four shots. This was Alex's first 'major' win in an Island event and now places him in fifth spot in the PBS Order of Merit table.

As mentioned Matthew Parkman was runner-up with a four round total of 299 and Gavin O'Neill ensured it was a Royal clean sweep for the first three places, he secured third spot with a 302 total. In fact, Royal Jersey members took the first seven places with La Moye's Bob Wickings, the first round leader coming in eigth place.

Alex can bee seen receiving the trophy from sponsors representatives Andy Keites and Colin Taylor along with Jersey Golf Union President, Geoff Ramskill.

23.06.2008 > Royal Jersey beat Royal Guernsey in the Falle Cup

The Falle Cup was played over the L'Ancresse Links yesterday afternoon with the Royal Jersey 1st team winning away from home by 4.5 matches to 3.5.

The match was reduced to 18 singles due to flight restrictions between the Island. James Birch was first out and halved with Bobby Eggo. The next two matches went Guernsey's way with Robbie Messervy losing out to Emile Thompson and Guernsey Island Team Captain, Dave Rowlinson defeating Alex Guelpa. 

However, the next three matches went Royal Jersey's way with Dan Burchell, Richard Williamson and Mike McCabe all registering wins. Guernsey put another point on the board with andy Gray falling to L Graham. However, Steve Rafferty sealed the win with a 5 & 4 defeat of Nigel Vaudin allowing Guy Gothard to return home with the trophy.