Prep School’s Golf tournament at Bradfield

On Sunday May 22nd 2022 we had 6 boys representing Elstree in the Prep School’s Golf tournament at Bradfield College Golf Club. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon and the course was in excellent condition, although the rough was very long and boys were advised beforehand to keep out of it as much as possible.

What was the format?

There were 4 schools taking part this year, Daneshill, St.Andrews, Pinewood and Elstree and each school entered two U13 pairs and one U11 pair. We had Alex and Kitt  playing as one of our U13 pairs and Arthur and Hamish playing as the other. Wilf and Lachlan were Elstree’s U11 pair.

Our boys played incredibly well against some very tough opposition and the standard of their golf was very high. Their driving, pitching and putting skills were hugely impressive. I really hope all these boys will continue with their Golf in the future as they are all talented golfers for their age.

Not only that, but all six Elstree boys were excellent company and very good ambassadors for the school. I was very proud of the way they conducted themselves both on and off the course.

Results!

I am delighted to say that for the first time since 2005, Elstree won the competition overall! This is an amazing achievement. On top of this, Elstree also won the U11 individual Team award, with Wilf being the overall winner of the U11 section and Lachlan the runner up in the U11 section. Our winning streak doesn’t end there, however.  Alex won the Longest drive with a massive 230yd drive and Wilf won the nearest the Pin competition, hitting it to within 3 feet of the hole.

Dr Stevens, Headmaster of Bradfield College, presented the Elstree boys with their individual prizes.  The whole team was presented with a large framed signed portrait of the 2002 Ryder Cup Team which is signed by all of that Year’s Ryder Cup team. Mr and Mrs Inglis will now have the task of deciding where it should be hung until we have to hand it back in a years’ time.

I would like to thank Bradfield College for hosting such a fun competition and for providing everyone with a delicious tea afterwards. I would also like to say thank you to the Elstree parents who very kindly supported the team and helped to score, and in some cases caddied for their son too!

It really was a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon, and was made even better by our wonderful win.

Well done to all six of the Elstree boys.

CMK