SOMERSET GOLF UNION

JUNIORS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

Enmore Park Golf Club - Sunday 9th May 2010

James Popham held off a challenge from Sam Sloman to win this year's championship.

Championship Chairman Dennis Longden and Enmore Park Captain Martyn Clapp with the prizewinners

(L to R) Mathew Warman (Bath) Will Howlett (Enmore Park) James Popham (Enmore Park) Sam Sloman (Taunton & Pickeridge) Matt Pearson (Worlebury)

 In a thrilling finish to this year's championship first round leader James Popham from Enmore Park was pushed to the last putt on the last green by Sam Sloman of Taunton & Pickeridge. Trailing by one shot standing on the 18th tee Sloman knew he had to birdie the par 5 to stand a chance of forcing a playoff. Undeterrred he sank a long putt for his birdie leaving Popham facing a tricky 16 footer to avoid a playoff. As the ball rolled in the hole it was possible to see the strain drain away from Popham's face. Another local boy Will Howlett took the net prize with a commendable 139 total which brought a big smile to Enmore Park Club Captain Martyn Clapp's face.

The best round of the day was by Thomas Aldom of Clevedon with a gross 70 (one under par) for the afternoon round but unfortunately he had put in a nil return in the morning.