Page 84 • The HERALD • 27th August 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v SPORT IN THE HERALD Success For Bramshott Hill Junior Golfers In County And National Competitions Twenty-eight teams entered the Hampshire Green Jackets Junior Golf Competition this year, Bramshott Hill Golf Club (BHGC) Juniors reached the Finals Day at the end of July, for the third year in a row - an achievement in itself. Hockley Golf Club hosted this year’s Finals Day. BHGC Juniors Harry Pollard, Jackson Porter and Charlie Ship played the morning semi- nal against Royal Winchester; a nail-biting match that saw BHGC Juniors beat their opposition 74-59. In the a ernoon’s nal they were up against Royal Jersey. Again, it was a close match. A er the 18th hole the result was a tie 76-76 and unfortunately, on count-back, Royal Jersey were declared the winners. The boys were, understandably, disappointed but can be very proud of second place. Huge thanks go to all the supporters who were there every step of the way. A er three matches in the Hampshire Junior League, BHGC Juniors are top of the table with two wins - at Bramshott Hill and Bramshaw together with a second place at Alresford. Congratulations to the team; Jack Collins, Ben Collins, Jack Sharp, Harry Pollard, Harry Kinch, Fraser Sheppard, Charlie Ship, Jackson Porter and Jimmy Johnson. e next match is at Rowlands Castle with the nal round at New Forest in September. For the younger BHGC Club members, under twelves, Hampshire run a Future Champions and Foundation Competition at various golf clubs around the County between April and October. e latest round was at Barton-On-Sea, Chester Knappett and Issac Cook both nished sixth in their respective competitions while Joshua Williams, Miles Knappett and Oscar Cook also represented BHGC, meeting the challenges of a tough course. Well done to all. e National Knockout Competition, round of 32 was played against Royal Winchester at their course. Harry Pollard, Jack Collins, Jackson Porter and Charlie Ship didn’t let Royal’s home advantage deter them and it was a ‘ ght to the end’ with Royal winning by 4. Another fantastic run in this competition matching last year’s success. e Hampshire Junior Championships were held at Corhampton Golf Club at the end of July. Charlie Ship had an outstanding day playing a total of 36 holes (18 holes in the morning and 18 in the a ernoon). ere were sixtyone entries in the overall championship with twenty of those in the U14s. Charlie won Best Nett in the overall competition and became U14 County Champion in both the Gross and Nett competitions. ree trophies for a young man who commits so much time to golf and is a fantastic Junior Club member too. Much deserved and many congratulations. Not only has Charlie Ship been extremely active in junior golf competitions, but he joined the BHGC men for their Club Championship on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August and won! BHGC Men’s Captain Craig Whittington was only too pleased to congratulate Charlie on his superb win! Bramshott Hill Golf Club (BHGC), Nathan Cook and Dibden Golf Centre provide excellent opportunities for juniors to learn and play golf. If you are, or you know of, a young person who might be interested in, or who is already playing golf, please get in touch email: bhgcjuniorgolforganiser@gmail.com BHGC Juniors Team at the Hampshire Green Jackets Junior Golf Competition (left to right): Charlie Ship, Harry Pollard, Jackson Porter Charlie Ship winner of the BHGC Men’s Club Championship Charlie Ship won three trophies at the Hampshire Junior Championships A Shallow Boat Competition On Sunday 19th July Lymington & District Sea Fishing Club held a Shallow Boat competition. e weather was dry, sunny and hot, with a moderate breeze. Unfortunately, with all the hot weather the weed was a big problem. 8 club members signed on and 7 caught sh consisting of bass, black bream, bull huss, conger eels, dog sh, pouting and small eyed ray. A total of 47 sh were caught and most returned to the sea, they only keep sh for the table. Results: 1st Alan Mapes 103 points, 2nd Paul Watson 65 points, 3rd Charlie Nash 58 points, 4th Ady Hulme 55 points, 5th Neil Mitchener 45 points, 6th Jack Nash 35 points, 7th Adrian Moody 25 points. NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB JUNIORS AND COLTS CHAMPIONSHIPS e New Forest Golf Club held its Juniors and Colts Championships on Friday 31st July, another scorching day in this long, hot summer. e event was sponsored by the Seniors section who also helped along with others on the day with marshalling, rules and scoring duties. e golf was of a very high quality, a re ection of the depth of talent in the local area and it was noted that some of the players names may be heard many more times in the future. Henry Atkinson, aged 11, won the Juniors Championship with a gross 3 over par 72. is was Henry’s second success in as many weeks having won the Club Championship over two rounds earlier in the month. An outstanding achievement at such a young age. e Colts Championship was won by Sam Talbot with a gross 2 over par 71, a great display of controlled golf where the sun hardened course had contributed to unpredictable bounces. Colts Championship winner Sam Talbot (Credit: David Rees) Juniors Championship winner Henry Atkinson (Credit: David Rees) 8th Club Shore Competition Report sent in by Roland Bloomfield On Sunday 19th July Lymington & District Sea Fishing Club held its 8th club shore competition. is competition was a rover and 8 club members signed on. 5 weighed in sh consisting of bream, wrasse and silver eel. Undersize sh count for points which were bass, conger eel, gilthead bream and corkwing wrasse. e number of sh caught, weighed and released back into the sea was 16 for a total weight of 14lbs 8¾oz. Best round sh of the evening was a bream weighing 1lb 10oz caught by Bruce Samber. Results: 1st Bruce Samber 6lb 6oz and 65 points, 2nd Steve Monckton 4lb 6¼oz and 60 points, 3rd Summer Monckton 3lb 2½oz and 65 points, 4th Shane Samber 0lb 8oz and 40 points, 5th Malcolm Stote 0lb 2oz and 55 points. Brian Dawkins 2 under size sh for 25 points. Roland Blom eld and Martin Pink 1 under size sh 15 points each. e pools of best specimen sh £72 and best at sh of £19 were both rolled over until the next competition.
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