Coventry Golf Club’s Joshua Gardner made the trip north to South Moor worthwhile, winning the North of England Under 14 Championship.
Joshua posted a three-round total of 216 (level par) to win the under-14 gross title, beating Wynyard’s Alex Boyes by one shot as Teesside-based Thomas Hartshorne finished third, three shots further back. Meanwhile, Daniela Montolio Reyes from Real Club de Golf won the girls’ gross trophy with a total of 246.
In the overall nett competition, Oscar Knowles (Thirsk & Northallerton) led the field with an 11 under-par score.
In the under-12 categories, Niamh Bush (Gaudet Luce GC) won the girls’ title as Chester-le-Street’s Andre Bethapudi won the boys’ event.
The event has been hosted at the Dr Alister Mackenzie-designed South Moor since it was launched in 2013. Past champions include Barclay Brown, England international Josh Hill, and Northumberland county player Harrison Sewell.
