CHESHIRE Boys retained their Four Counties Junior title at Wallasey.
The tournament, which began in 1973, involves Cheshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire and Shropshire and Herefordshire and over the years many of the young golfers went on to play at high levels in amateur and professional golf.
Cheshire hosted the first event at Crewe, where Lancashire ran out winners. Sandy Lyle and Ian Woosnam were playing for Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Two rounds of singles matchplay were played on the opening day with the final round on day two. The first day’s weather was difficult in strong winds and some rain.
Shropshire and Herefordshire beat Nottinghamshire 5-2 and Cheshire secured a vital 4-3 win over Lancashire. Winning for Cheshire were captain Cole Self (4&3), Spencer Davies (two up), Laurent Beech (5&3) and Harry Kell (4&3).
The afternoon games saw Lancashire beat Shropshire and Herefordshire 4-3 and Cheshire hit top form with a resounding and crucial 7-0 win over Nottinghamshire.
Posting wins for Cheshire were Self (6&4), Davies (6&4), Beech (3&1), Aaron Mohun (5&3), Maxi Moore (3&1), Ben Buchanan (7&5) and Kell (2&1).
Lancashire eased to a 6-1 win over Nottinghamshire, and Cheshire took on Shropshire and Herefordshire in a close contest which Cheshire edged 4-3 to retain the title and trophy they won at Formby in 2024.
Self completed a hat-trick of wins for himself with a 4&3 victory backed by wins for Moore 5&3 and Lucas Kuiper (4&2) with Davies and Kell halving their matches for the win.
The after-match speeches were given by Wallasey captain Dave Pennington who gave deserving praise to all at his club for providing a magnificent venue and to all of their players for their quality of golf and etiquette.
His remarks were enhanced by Cheshire president John Heggarty who also gave special thanks to all of the volunteers on and off the course for their vital work in making this a tournament for all to remember with affection and appreciation.
Last up was Nottinghamshire president Colin Bee to accept the Four Counties flag for his own club, Coxmoor, who will host the competition next year.
