Herald - Issue 455

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 28th March 2024 • The HERALD • Page 5 DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 023 8084 8154 or 07395 042193 MPL Roofing & Guttering Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07742 436650 023 8087 9135 mplroofing@hotmail.com NEW FOREST BOY SCOOPS SILVER AT WORLD JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP A nine-year-old from the New Forest has returned from the Daily Mail World Junior Golf Championship 2024 with a silver trophy. Henry Atkinson, from Lyndhurst, competed in the boys 8-9 age category and came second a er three days of challenging golf. Hosted at Villa Padierna in Marbella, Spain, the British Junior Golf Tour’s World championship event saw Henry and 38 others in his category take on 56 holes at Flamingos - a hilly course with numerous hazards and in conditions unlike those Henry had been practicing in over winter in the UK. A er just day one of the event, Henry was placed second on the leaderboard and headed out in the leading group on the following two days. A nail-biting nal round saw Henry sink the nal putt on the 18th hole to secure his runner up position. e accolade is Henry’s second top ten achievement in as many international events, having nished tied seventh in the IMG Academy Junior World Championships in San Diego in 2023, where he will be competing again in July a er winning the British quali er for the 9-10 age group. Speaking on his achievement, Henry said: “Competing in Spain was lots of fun and it was really good to see some of my friends from the San Diego tournament again. The course was really tough, but I loved it and I was very pleased to get my silver trophy.” Henry’s Dad, Luke Atkinson, who caddied for Henry during the competition, added: “We are beyond proud of Henry. This is a huge achievement and one that he has worked so hard for over the past several months. To go out to Spain and have just one day to adapt to completely different conditions to back home, whilst competing against some of the best players in the world, Henry Atkinson Marbella trophy Henry golfing in Marbella is an incredible effort. We can’t wait for the next challenge.” e focus now moves on to the premier junior gol ng event on the calendar, the IMG championships in San Diego this summer. Henry will also continue to represent his county as part of the U12s Hampshire Golf squad and take part in local club competitions. Henry is now looking to secure sponsorship to help with the demands of elite level junior golf and any individual or business interested in supporting one of the UK’s young sporting talents can contact Henry’s Dad: lja2003@yahoo.co.uk. You can also support Henry’s journey through his fundraising page: gofund.me/83429ee5

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