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Memorable Moment

The 2002 English Seniors Championship was a nailbiter, with defending champion Roy Smethurst aiming for a third successive victory. Competition newcomer Doug Arnold, having left his wife at home to deal with a flooded kitchen from a broken pipe, remained unphased however, snatching the title from Smethurst by a single shot. Over 54 holes, he notched an impressive winning aggregate of 224 - despite the domestic drama!

Stars of the Future

All countries affliated to the R&A are invited to enter their leading U16 boy and girl golfers in the Junior Open, the competition that has given starts to Sergio Garcia and Paula Creamer. The competitors of 2006 was played at Heswall, The 2006 Junior Open champion was Patrick Reed of the United States. Among the entrants were the sons of Bernard Langer, Angel Cabrera and Migel Jiminez.

For the last 3 years, Heswall has hosted the North of England Under16 championship which has competitors from countries across Europe. The 2007 event was won jointly by Tom Lewis from Mid Herts GC and Chris Lloyd from Kendleshire GC. The event will again be hosted by Heswall GC in 2008.