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At yesterday’s England Golf Boys qualifier, our message was simple: commit to every shot and never give up. The boys delivered exactly that. They showed grit, focus, and a true every shot counts mentality from the first tee to the final putt.

We finished 6th, but we walked away proud, not just of the number on the leaderboard, but of the heart, attitude, and determination this team showed all day.

Big thanks, as always, to our amazing team managers in David Matthews and Richard Beeston and our coaches @1upgolfacademy and Kev Saunders as well as the support from @taylormade_tour and @adidasgolf

Huge congratulations and good luck to @hertfordshiregolf in the county finals, amazing display of scoring throughout.

Final Scores can be viewed HERE

Well played, lads. Onwards and upwards. #BeProud #BeHampshire

North Hants GC, 23 June 2025 – Congratulations to Rob Wheeler and Charlie Preston, who both secured their places in Final Qualifying after outstanding performances in the Regional Open Qualifying at North Hants Golf Club yesterday.

Rob Wheeler produced a superb round of golf, carding a 2-under-par 68 to comfortably book his spot in the next stage. His steady play and solid ball-striking saw him rise almost to the top of a competitive field on a demanding layout as he finished in 2nd place on the day. 

Charlie Preston showed nerves of steel under pressure. After finishing with a 1-over-par 71, he found himself in a six-man playoff for the final qualifying spots. On the first extra hole, Charlie sealed his place in dramatic fashion with a heroic birdie, delighting the local supporters and demonstrating true grit under pressure.

The event, held at the historic North Hants Golf Club, saw nine players progress to Final Qualifying, with both Rob and Charlie now heading to the next stage on 1 July. There, they will compete for a coveted place in The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Joe Buenfeld was the other County First Team Player in action who came close, losing out on a play off at Ferndown GC. Joe sits at 11 on the reserve list and will more than likely find himself with a chance to qualify as the final field is confirmed for the next stage soon. 

Best of luck to all players as they continue their journey towards The Open!

Hampshire’s 1st Team bounced back in style with a commanding 9–3 victory over Sussex at Cowdray Park Golf Club, following a home draw against Kent in May. Needing a win to stay in contention for the league title, the team showed intent from the outset and delivered a superb all-round performance.

The morning foursomes saw Hampshire seize early control, winning the session 2.5–1.5. That momentum carried into the afternoon singles, where the team displayed resilience, determination, and top class golf, storming to a 6.5–1.5 win.

Our guys really pulled together as a team with all 8 players delivering at least 1 point through the day. Our singles wins came from Joe Buenfeld and George Saunders, who set the tone by winning the opening two singles matches emphatically. James Knight and Martin Young followed, both showing their experience—Knight securing a valuable half after being 3 down and Young grinding out a vital point from being 1 down with 2 holes to play, finding a birdie on the last to clinch the point. Stuart Archibald dazzled on the front nine with a flurry of birdies to take a commanding early lead and secure a 5&4 win, while Rob Wheeler delivered a solid performance to take his match 3&1 in a match in which he never fell behind in. Captain Toby Burden capped off the day by winning his point and sealing a comprehensive team victory.

The win propels Hampshire to the top of the table with one match to play—against Surrey at Hayling Golf Club in August—with everything to play for in the race for the South East League title and, with it, a place in a 3rd straight regional final.

To view the final scores click HERE

As always, huge thanks to Adidas and TaylorMade Golf for their support and for Sussex and Cowdary Park for hosting the fixture.