Tapton golf juniors retain trophy to end a fine season

Tapton Park Golf Club's junior team are celebrating winning the Sheffield Junior Inter Club trophy for the second time their history.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Dec 2016, 14:07 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2016, 14:06 BST

The winning of this prestigious competition was the highlight of a great season that also saw them crowned Derbyshire Team Champions, winners of the Duffield Shield, and runners-up in the Derbyshire Junior Matchplay Team Championships.

Captained by Josh Ashton, who is the current Derbyshire Boys Strokeplay and Match Play champion, the Tapton Juniors were also named the Chesterfield Junior Team of the Year at the Recent Chesterfield Sports Awards.

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They were invited to see Mayor of Chesterfield, Coun Steve Brunt, who said: “It is great to see be able to celebrate golfing success for our town and to see so much young talent developing within our borough.

“These lads and others from the club have really done themselves proud this year.”

On top of this, the junior section has continued to grow.

Championed by some great coaching from ex-Ladies European Tour player Fame Tate, the club offer a great programme for beginners on their new driving range every Saturday.

Contact Fame for further details on 07500 931759.