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The Test Valley golfer posted rounds of 73, 72 and a final-day 69 (-3) to win by five shots, making it his second Logan Trophy victory, after winning the title in 2022 at Liphook.

He said: “To play in any England Golf Championship is an honour and I’m delighted to win another trophy, it’s a great achievement.

“My iron play was really solid and my putting was probably as good as it ever has been, and that was always my Achilles heel before, but I putted lovely on the back-nine and that was enough to get it done.

“The wind was really tough on the first two days. One of the strengths of my game has always been my distance control and playing pin-high golf, and to get it to some of the plateaus where some of the pins were, was tough. I think everyone struggled, it created some challenges with putting and also keeping the ball in play.”

Asked about where he’ll be putting his trophy and if he’ll be looking to defend his title next year, he added: “It depends where my other half will let me put it! She doesn’t like me bringing home trophies!

“I’d like to dedicate this win to my partner Ashley and daughter Sofia – we’re expecting another child in December – so whether I play next year will depend on whether I’m allowed to leave the house after that!

“I hope I can play at Hadley Wood, and the following year it’s at my old club Blackmoor, so I’ll definitely be looking to come back and win there too.

“I’m going to celebrate by driving up to Edinburgh for work at the Scottish Open, so no playing golf for a few days, and then I’ll be off to The Open in Ireland so hopefully I can enjoy a Guinness or two there!”

The first two days of the Logan Trophy saw 40mph winds make scoring tricky, before a calm final day, until heavy showers hit the leading groups on the course.

James Glenn’s 5-under back nine on day two meant the Bishop Auckland golfer joined Archibald in the final pairing on the last day, and both enjoyed good front nines with Archibald making three straight birdies on 5, 6 and 7 to stretch his lead at the top.

Bogeys on the back nine all but ended Glenn’s hopes, while Archibald held his nerve to birdie 12, 15 and 17 to seal vitory.

Chester-le-Street’s Kevin Suggett had the round of the tournament on the final day as he produced a bogey-free 67 (-5) to finish 2nd, while John Sadler (Bromborough) Geoff Harris (Formby) and Mark Wharton (Newcastle United) shot rounds of 70 (-2) to force their way up the leaderboard, but it was Sadler, Martin McCririck (South Shields) and Glenn, who finished tied-3rd to secure prizes.

The par-4 8th proved to be the biggest test for the players during the week, with just seven birdies being made from the 312 times the hole was played, at an average of 4.97. The easiest hole proved to be the par-5 3rd which saw a scoring average of 5.04.

Click here to see the final leaderboard.

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!