Junior Archives
24 November 2011
Final results in Abu Dhabi
Brogan Townend (Pleasington) and Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) finished 6th and 7th after the final round of the Abu Dhabi Junior Championship (Daily Telegraph Young Golfer of the Year).
Hayley Davis (Ferndown) retained the Girls' title.
22 November 2011 
Brogan and Elizabeth play in Abu Dhabi
Brogan Townend (Pleasington) and Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) both scored 75, 3 over par, in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Junior Championship (Daily Telegraph Young Golfer of the Year).
They are lying in 5th place, 6 shots behind the leader Amy Boulden (Maesdu).
There are 2 more rounds to be played.
16 November 2011
Brogan Townend to join Texas-San Antonio University
Brogan Townend (Pleasington), Lancashire Junior Champion, is the latest England Squad player to sign a letter of intent to join an American University next August.
She will be the first English golfer to attend Texas-San Antonio.
Next week Brogan and Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) will play in the Finals of the Daily Telegraph Young Golfer of the Year in Abu Dhabi.
Read more ...
10 November 2011
La
ura Johnson wins LGGA Rose Bowl
Laura Johnson (Bolton Old Links) has won the 2011 LGGA Rose Bowl with a score of 140 nett, 71 in the Spring Meeting at Clitheroe GC and 69 nett in the Autumn Meeting at Wigan GC.
Louisa Brunt (Ashton-under-Lyne) was the Runner-up, just one shot behind with scores of 68 and
73.
Rose Bowl Scores ...
27 October 2011
Eloise Healey awarded GP Roberts Trophy
Eloise Healey, a member of West Lancashire and Lee Park Golf Clubs has been awarded the GP Roberts Trophy by the Southport and District Golf Association.
The criteria for the award includes "Golf success and personal achievement overcoming a significant challenge to the continuation of their golfing career.
Read more ...
Eloise has now won the Joanne Morley Junior Challenge (Girls) played at Sale GC.
This prestigious competition is run annually by Joanne who continues to support junior golf.
Read more about Joanne Morley ...
27 October 2011
Fun Day for LGGA Members
This took place at Hart Common GC on Wednesday 26 October. All the competitors and their partners enjoyed their golf played in good weather.
There was an 18 hole competition for girls with a Congu handicap on the main course.
All other LGGA members were invited to play in the 9 hole competiton on the par 3 course.
After the prize giving there was a Hot Pot Lunch..
10 October 2011
Lancashire Girls v Lancashire Boys match
The 2011 Lancashire Girls versus Lancashire Boys match was played at Fleetwood GC on Sunday 09 October in wet and windy conditions.
The Boys team led by 4 matches to 1 after the morning foursomes and went on to win the match by 8.5 matches to 6.5 even though the girls came back strongly in the afternoon singles matches.
Results ...
06 October 2011
Lancashire Girls v Lancashire Boys match
The Lancashire Girls versus Lancashire Boys match will be played at Fleetwood GC on Sunday 09 October.
The winning team will receive the Junior County Trophy presented in 1985 by the late Mr Tom Schofield and Miss Ann Irvin MBE.
The format is morning foursomes matches starting at 9.30 am and afternoon singles at 1.30 pm. Spectators welcome!
Teams Sheet ...
04 October 2011
LGGA Autumn Meeting at Wigan GC
The Lancashire Girls' Golf Association Autumn Meeting was held at Wigan GC on Sunday 02 October.
The Silver Division winner was Sophie Potter (Colne), Sophie Powell (Manchester) won the Best Gross prize.
Madelaine Ball (Hesketh) won the Bronze Division Stableford competition.
Read More ...
22 September 2011
Megan Cullen wins National Skills Test
Megan Cullen (Heysham) won the 12-14 Age Group title in the EGU/EWGA 2011 National Skills Finals at the EGU National Golf Centre Woodhall Spa .
Two other Lancashire girls won through to the Finals. Thiari Naing (West Lancashire) was in the Rookie Class for 9-11 year olds and Courtney Milburn (Heysham) who was a winner in 2010, was in the 15-17 Age Group.
Read more ...
15 September 2011
Elizabeth and Brogan to play in Abu Dhabi
Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) and Brogan Townend (Pleasington) have qualified for the Daily Telegraph Young Golfer of the Year 2011 Finals.
The 54 hole event will be played at Abu Dhabi GC from 22-24 November.
Brogan tops the Leaderboard with her score of -6 at Wilpshire GC and Elizabeth qualifies with her round of -3 at Fleetwood GC
15 September 2011
Brogan is Faldo Series Girl Champion for 2011
Brogan Townend (Pleasington) was crowned the Faldo Series Girls' Champion at Lough Erne GC when she finished with a final round of 71 to win the European Grand Final by 5 shots.
Brogan wins a start in a Professional tournament and will go to Mission Hills GC in China next March for the Asia Grand Final.
Sophie Powell (Manchester) finished 7th and Eloise Healey (West Lancashire) was a creditable 12th in the Under 16s Final.
Read more ...
13 September 2011
Brogan and Sophie still in contention in Faldo U21 title
Brogan Townend (Pleasington) is leading the Girls' Under 21s Championship + Sophie Powell (Manchester) is 2 shots behind after second windswept day at Lough Erne GC.
Eloise Healey (West Lancashire) moved up to 10th in the U16s.
12 September 2011
High winds wreck Schools International
Gale force winds at Barassie GC, Kilmarnock, forced the English Schools' v Scottish Schools' match to be reduced to Singles matches only. Scotland won by 5 matches to 1 and Hollie Vizard narrowly lost her match.
12 September 2011
Brogan and Sophie in contention in Faldo U21 title
Brogan Townend (Pleasington) + Sophie Powell (Manchester) are lying 2nd + 3rd in the Under 21s Championship after a windswept day at Lough Erne GC.
Eloise Healey (West Lancashire) is 11th in the U16s.
11 September 2011
Eloise, Sophie and Brogan bid for Faldo title
Eloise Healey (West Lancashire), Sophie Powell (Manchester) and Brogan Townend (Pleasington) are playing in the Faldo Series Grand European Final on 12-14 September at Lough Erne GC, Northern Ireland.
There are 3 stroke play rounds of 18 holes.
More details ...
06 September 2011
Hollie Vizard selected for English Schools' Team
Hollie Vizard (Pleasington) will play for the English Schools' team when they take on the Scottish Schools' team on 12 September at Kilmarnock's Barassie Course.
05 September 2011
7 Junior girls help Lancashire B beat Yorkshire B
7 junior girls helped Lancashire to beat Yorkshire B in an exciting match at Formby Ladies' GC.
Hollie Vizard, Lucie Walker, Sophie Speariett, Sophie Lamb, Erin Porter, Eloise Healey and Amelia Taylor all played their part in this exciting win that came when Eloise halved her match on the last green.
31 August 2011
Charlotte Pilkington wins Frances Smith Trophy
Young Charlotte Pilkington won the Frances Smith Trophy for Southport & Ainsdale GC with a score of 79-9-70 at Fleetwood GC.
Charlotte beat 84 other competitors who had all won a qualifying competition at their own club.
Results ...
Frances Smith profile ...
26 August 2011
2nd 2011 Card Marking Competition at Royal Lytham
The 2nd 2011 Card Marking Competition held at Royal
Lytham's Short Course on 25 August was enjoyed by all the competitors in warm sunshine.
Photos ...
22 August 2011
Hollie and Lucie play for English Schools' team
Hollie Vizard (Pleasington) and Lucie Walker (Ormskirk) helped the English Schools' team to halve the annual match with the Welsh Schools' at Copt Heath GC, West Midlands.
The Lancashire girls played together in the foursomes and won their match. Hollie added another point with her singles win.
22 August 2011
Emma Harris in England squad for North of England U16s
County Champion Emma Harris is in the EWGA squad of 6 for the North of England Under 16s Open Championship being played at Pannal GC from 24-26 August.
EWGA Report ...
22 August 2011
Mina McQuhae wins Millennium Trophy
Mina McQuae (Hesketh) won the LGGA Millennium Trophy played at Leyland GC. She had 43 points. Hayley Boyle (Stand) was second with 40 points, closely followed by Rosie Devereux (Fishwick Hall) with 38 points.
More details ...
18 August 2011
Sophie Lamb wins U14s trophy in Northern Girls'
13 year old Sophie Lamb (Clitheroe) won the U14s trophy in the Northern Girls' Championship at Durham City GC. She won the trophy presented by the Liverpool Society of Lady Past Captains' with rounds of 78+77 for a total of 155.
Hollie Vizard (Pleasington) took the Best Nett prize in the 16-18 age group and County Champion Emma Harris (Peel Ladies') had the best morning gross score.
Northern Girls' Chamnpionship results ...
04 August
Lancashire Team win Junior Jamboree!
Full details on Junior Competition page.
03 August 2011
Lancashire team make good start at Junior Jamboree
Linda Marr, County Junior Organiser, was very pleased with her young team of 6 players after the Stableford Competition on the first day of the Northern Counties' Junior Jamboree at Furness GC, Cumbria.
Our top scores were Alex Forrest (Longridge) with 40 points, Louisa Brunt (Ashton-under-Lyne) 36 and Rosie Devereux (Fishwick Hall) 35.
Tomorrow the match play will determine the winning county.
The players must have a handicap of no less than 12.
31 July 2011
EWGA make changes to Training Squad selection
The English Women's Golf Association are to make immediate changes to their selection process for their 2011-2102 Training Squads.
All players wanting to be considered for these must apply to EWGA by 21 August.
This includes present EWGA squad members at all levels.
Click here for more information ...
28 July 2011
Top 10 finish for 3 Lancashire players in English Girls'
After 72 holes in the English Girls' Championship at Ellesborough GC, Bucks, Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) finished 7th. Bethany Garton (Royal Lytham) and Brogan Townend (Pleasington) were 10th= with 302.
Emma Harris (Peel Ladies') was 25th in the Under 15s Championship and "Rookie" Holly Muse (West Lancashire) finished 12th in the Under 13s Championship.
EWGA Report ...
Final scores ...
26 July 2011
Elizabeth Stebbings top Lancashire player in English Girls' Championship
Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) is the top Lancashire player after the first round of the English Girls' Under 18s Championship. Her 74 gross puts her in 3rd place, 4 shots behind the leader, Hayley Davis.
County Champion Emma Harris (Peel Ladies') + Eloise Healey (West Lancashire) with 76 and 77 are well placed in the Under 15s Championship.
Hollie Muse (West Lancashire) is Lancashire's lowest scorer in the Under 13s, 7 shots behind the leader, Samantha Fuller.
First day results ...
6 July 2011
Lancashire girls challenge for English Girls' titles
There are 14 Lancashire girls playing in the 3 English Championships being played in Buckinghamshire at Mentmore and Ellesborough GCs from 26 - 28 July..
County Junior Champion Brogan Townend (Pleasington) leadis the challenge in the main Championship. County Champion Emma Harris (Peel Ladies') is in the Under 15s age group.
4 of our youngest silver division golfers play in the Under 13s age .
02 July 2011
Northern Girls' Championship closing date for entries
Reminder to all girls with handicaps of 20 and below. The closing date to enter this important Championship is Friday 30 July.
The Championship will be played at Durham City GC on Wednesday 17 August.
Click here for entry form.
19 July 2011
Emma Harris wins Isle of Man Championship again
Lancashire Champion Emma Harris (Peel Ladies') won the 2011 Isle of Man Ladies' Championship for the 4th time when she beat a former Champion, Cath Preston, in the 36 hole Final played at Douglas Ladies' Golf Club.
20 July 2011
Still time to enter Dads and Daughter inaugural competition
The closing date for entries for a national Fathers and Daughters competition, to be staged in the autumn, has been extended until August 20. More than 60 players have entered the inaugural event at Tadmarton Heath Golf Club in Oxfordshire on Saturday, September 3 but the club has room for a few more.
“I am very pleased with the response so far,” said organiser Barbara Round. “We thought we would extend the deadline to give people more time to enter. When you launch a new competition like this it can take a while for word to get around.”
The 27-hole foursomes medal is open to fathers and daughters of any age with active CONGU handicaps. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Tadmarton Heath website at www.tadmartongolf.co.uk
18 July 2011
Lancashire Team for Junior Jamboree
The Lancashire team to play in the North Region Junior Jamboree at Furness GC, Cumbria, on 03 and 04 August will be:
Louisa Brunt (Ashton-under-Lyne), Rosie Devereux (Fishwick Hall), Alex Forrest (Longridge), Beth Greenhalgh (Manchester), Emily Shae (Fairhaven), Alicia Stebbings (Wilpshire). Good Luck Team!
First Reserve: Rebecca Cunliffe (Breightmet).
10 July 2011
Brogan Townend retains the Junior Championship 
Brogan Townend (Pleasington) retained the LLCGA Junior Championship title that she won in 2010 at Hesketh GC with a 1 under par total of 147 gross. Bethany Garton (Royal Lytham) was second and Hollie Vizard third both 5 shots behind with 152 gross.
Louisa Brunt (Ashton-under-Lyne) took the nett aggregate prize. CSS 74 both rounds.
The 18 holes Stableford competition for Bronze Division players was won by Thiri Naing (West Lancashire).
Read more ...
09 July 2011
England win Silver in European Girls' Championships 
England and France shared the foursomes at Is Molas GC, Sardinia after Emily Taylor (Royal Lytham) and Bronte Law (Cheshire) again won their foursomes match.
The deciding singles match went to the 20th hole before France beat England by 4 matches to 3 to win the gold medals and leave the England team in second place after a thrilling contest of top quality golf in very hot conditions.
In the European Ladies' Championships at Murhof GC, Austria, England beat France to finish in 5th place. Kelly Tidy (Royal Birkdale) beat Alexandra Bonetti by 5/4. photo courtesy of Image Leaderboard
EWGA Report ...
06 July 2011
Emily Taylor stars again in Sardinia
Emily Taylor's (Royal Lytham) 67 gross to add to her score of 70 yesterday helped England to finish in first place after the 2 qualifying rounds of the European Girls' Championships at Is Molas GC, Sardinia. She had the best aggregate of all competitors. Tomorrow England play Italy in the first match play knock-out round.
In the European Ladies' Championships at Murhof GC, Austria, England qualified for the top flight in 6th place and face Spain tomorrow. Kelly Tidy's (Royal Birkdale) 74 was again one of the team's counting scores.
EWGA Report ...
05 July 2011
Hollie Vizard, Lancashire School's Girls Champion 2011
Hollie Vizard (Pleasington) representing Tottington High School won the Lancashire School's Girls Trophy at Swinton Park GC with a 79 gross. Danielle Monaghan (Westhoughton) from St Mary's Astley HS was the runner up. Lucy Mellor Bates (Lytham Green Drive) and Kirkham Grammar School won the nett prize.
03 July 2011
Yorkshire Girls' too strong for Lancashire Girls'
The Yorkshire Junior team beat the Lancashire Junior team by 5 matches to 2 in their annual match played at Doncaster GC.
Match score sheet ...
04 July 2011
Third 2011 9 hole competition at Hart Common GC
Girls with club or no handicap enjoyed their third 9 hole competition at Hart Common GC in warm and sunny weather.
Competition Results ...
Photographs ...
29 June 2011
Hollie and Lucie are English Schools' team reserves
Hollie Vizard (Pleasington) and Lucie Walker (Ormskirk) have been selected as the two reserves for the English Schools' team match against Welsh schools on 22 August at Copt Heath GC.
Read more ...
16 June 2011
L
ancashire Schools' Under 15's 2011
Katie-Jane Stanley (Manchester) scored 72 nett to beat Vicky Bithell (Haydock Park) by 1 shot to win the Girls' Nett competition in the LSGA Under 15's Championship at Pike Fold GC on 14 June.
katie-Jane was plaing from Failsworth High School and Vicky from Edmund Arrowsmith GC.
Lancashire Schools' Golf Association website ...
13 June 2011
Lancashire Schools' Championship
Lancashire Schools' Golf urgently want more girls to enter the Lancashire Schools' Championship on Monday 04 July at Swinton Park GC Manchester.
There are separate competitions for boys and girls.
If you have a congu handicap and would like to play click on links below to contact Mrs Jan Kenwright.
Lancashire Schools' website and entry forms ...
Further information from Jan Kenwright ...
12 June 2011
Hart Common 9 hole Competition
Congratulations to all the girls who played in the 9 hole Competition at Hart Common par 3 Course today in cold, wet and windy weather - every competitor was great!
The Winners were:
1st Molly Bridge 32 points, 2nd Sophie Beagan 29 points 3rd Katie Barlow 27 points.
Mollie and Katie also had a 2 in their round.
06 June 2011
12 year old Katie-Jane Stanley has hole in one
Katie-Jane Stanley (Manchester) had her first a hole in one at the age of 12 when she holed her tee shot at the 13th hole at Manchester GC.
The par 3 hole measures 129 yards.
04 June 2011
US Kids Golf European Finals 2011
In the US Kids Golf European Finals played at Gullane Number 3 this week Sophie Lamb (Clitheroe) finished 4th in the 13 years Age Group to win a trophy and an invitation to the World Finals at Pinehurst GC USA in August.
She secured her place with a fine 73 gross (+4) in the final round.
Players aged from 8 - 18 came from countries that included Austria, France, Ukraine, Venezuala and Japan.
Other Lancashire girls who enjoyed this great week were Amelia Taylor, Georgina Beechey and Georgia Oboh.
US Kids Golf website ...
04 June 2011
3 Lancashire girls qualify for the National Schools' Final 
Eloise Healey (West Lancashire), Lucie Walker (Ormskirk) and Hollie Vizard (Pleasington) qualified for the English Schools' Golf Association Girls' Final when they finished in the top 5 girls at the Northern Schools' Championship at Whickham GC, Durham yesterday.
Eloise's 150 gross (+2) put her in second place. Hollie was 4th with 156 gross and Lucie 5th with 157 gross.
They will now play at Belton Park GC, Grantham, Lincolnshire on Monday 27 June.
02 June 2011
9 hole Card Marking Day at Royal Lytham Short Course 
The day was enjoyed by all the competitors who all did great scores! Next chance to play in this event is on Thursday 25 August.
Results ...
01 June 2011
Emma Harris is new County Champion
Emma Harris (Peel Ladies' Isle of Man) is the new Lancashire Ladies' County Champion after beating Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) on the 17th green this afternoon.
The Flight 2 plate was won by Karen Clayton (Manchester) who beat Jane McGregor (Nelson) 5&3.
Championship Results ...
Plate (Flight 2) Results ...
County Championship photographs ...
01 June 2011
Lancashire Girls v Chorley Boys Match
Chorley Boys beat Lancashire Girls by 6 matches to 3 at Chorley Golf Club.
Click Here for Report
26 May 2011
Lancashire Schools' Golf
If you are interested in playing in Lancashire Schools' events click on the link below for information on their dates and venues.
Please note: Their National Under 16s Championship is on 18 July at Bolton Old Links GC.
Lancashire Schools' website and entry forms ...
23 May 2011
LGGA Card Marking Day
If your handicap is between 30 and 36 congu don't miss the chance to play in the LGGA Card Marking Day on Thursday 02 June at Royal Lytham on their short course that is a 9 hole seperate course from their Championship one.
It is a good opportunity to reduce your handicap and go to the club where the Open Championship will be held in 2012.
There is also a competition for girls with a club handicap, 37 - 54 and for those who want to start getting one.
Next Hart Common 9 hole competition is on Sunday 12 June.
Contact Linda Marr for more information ...
23 May 2011
Lancashire Junior match v Cheshire
The Lancashire Junior team halved their match with the Cheshire Junior Girls' at Haydock Park GC on Sunday 22 May.
The final score was 4 - 4.
Results ...
21 May 2011
Pleasington Putter 36 hole Scratch Competition
This annual ladies event at Pleasington GC, near Blackburn will be held on Sunday 03 July.The Organiser is Janette Smart, County Captain 2010.
All young players with a handicap of 12 or less are encouraged to enter.
First prize is £500. There are 5 gross prizes and 2 nett prizes.
The 2010 winner was Brogan Townend.
Entries close on Wednesday 15 June.
Download and entry form ...
11 May 2011
New Dads and Daughters Competition
Golfing fathers and daughters are being sought for a new, national competition being launched this autumn.
The 27-hole foursomes medal will take place at Tadmarton Heath in Oxfordshire on Saturday, September 3.
The competition is open to fathers and daughters of any age with active CONGU handicaps.
Entry forms can be downloaded from the Tadmarton Heath website at www.tadmartongolf.co.uk. The closing date is July 16.
LLCGA Elsie Corlett Summer Meeting
Open to all lady members of Lancashire Clubs,including juniors, handicap limit Congu 36.
2011 competition is at Wilpshire GC,near Blackburn, on Thursday 16 June.
Gross and nett prizes in silver and bronze divisions.
Some starting times still available in the morning and afternoon.
Entries close on Friday 03 June.
Click here for entry form ...
Lancashire Girls' Golf Association members with 36 Congu, Club or no Handicap are invited to play at Hart Common Golf Club, Westhoughton, on Sunday 08 May in the first 2011 9 hole Competition on their Par 3 Course.
Come and join in the fun and meet golfers of your own age!
Click here to enter ...
02 May 2011
Introduction to Golf Days
The third and last Introduction to Golf day 2011 took place on Wednesday 27 April at Manchester GC. Girls who have recently joined a Lancashire Golf Club or have just started playing came to meet Linda Marr and other County officials.
Brian Connor, PGA Professional gave the girls golf instruction and there were competitions for them.
02 May 2011
Lancashire Junior team beat Fylde Boys
A Lancashire Junior team beat the Fylde Boys by 7 matches to 5 in an inaugural match played at Fleetwood GC on a sunny but windy day.
Morning Foursomes matches were played to the 9th and the afternoon Singles were over 18 holes.
Full Results ...
01 May 2011
Elizabeth Stebbings is Girls' runner-up in Fairhaven Trophy
Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) finished Girls' runner-up in the 72 holes Fairhaven Trophy, just one shot behind Amber Ratcliffe (Royal Cromer) with a total of 316.
Steady play and great putting in the 3rd round saw Elizabeth draw level with Amber on another difficult scoring day with a strong wind blowing across the course.
In the final round Amber's 80, finishing with an eagle 3, was just one better than Elizabeth's brave 81.
It was a family affair with younger sister Alicia caddying for Ellizabeth.
Scoreboard ...
30 April 2011 
Elizabeth Stebbings makes the cut in Fairhaven Trophy
Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) is the only Lancashire girl to make the cut for the last 2 rounds of the Fairhaven Trophy to be played tomorrow.
She had another great 78 gross in difficult windy conditions.
Elizabeth, with a score of 156, is tied 18th overall but 2nd equal in the Girls' event with Shelby Smart (Knowle) only 1 shot behind Amber Ratcliffe (Royal Cromer).
Scoreboard ...
27 April 2011
Brogan for England and a strong Lancashire entry for Fairhaven Trophy
Brogan Townend (Pleasington), last year's runner-up to Emily Taylor (Royal Lytham & St Annes), is a member of an England team for the Nations' Cup.
She also leads the Lancashire challenge in an international field of junior competitors for the Fairhaven Trophy starting on Friday 29 April.
This 72 hole tournament has 18 holes on Friday and Saturday and a cut for the top 40 players for 36 holes on Sunday.
EWGA Report ...
The other Lancashire players are Bethany Garton (Royal Lytham & St Annes), Emma Harris (Peel Ladies'), Eloise Healey (Lee Park), Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) and Lucie Walker (Ormskirk).
Scoreboard ...
23 April 2011
Emily Taylor loses in second round of Esmond Trophy in Paris
Emily Taylor (Royal Lytham & St Annes) lost a thrilling second round match, full of birdies, against Johanna Tillitson (Sweden) in the Esmond Trophy in the French Lady Junior Championship at St Cloud GC, Paris. when she was beaten at the 19th. In the morning she had defeated Noemi Jiminez Martin (Spain).
Read more ...
23 April 2011
Emily Taylor qualifies for French Under 21s Championsip match play
Emily Taylor (Royal Lytham & St Annes), aged 16, qualified comfortably for the match play stages of the French Lady Junior Championship at St Cloud GC, Paris, with scores of 73 and 74.
She joins 3 other English girls and 28 top European girls to contest the Esmond Trophy.
More details ...
22 April 2011
Brogan + Eloise qualify for Faldo Series Grand European Finals
In the Faldo Series UK Championships at West Lancashire GC on 21/22 April, Brogan Townend (Pleasington) and Eloise Healey (West Lancashire) won their age groups to qualify for the Faldo Series Grand European Finals.
In the Under 21s competition Brogan's rounds of 70+72=142, 6 under par, left her 8 shots ahead of Elizabeth Stebbings (Wilpshire) who scored 76+74=150.
In the Under 16s competition Eloise Healey (West Lancashire), aged 13, also scored 76+74=150. Her second round included an Eagle and 2 Birdies.
Brogan and Eloise will now play at the Loch Erne Golf Resort, Northern Ireland, in the Faldo Series Grand European Finals from 12 - 14 September.
Sophie Powell (Manchester) has already won her place there by winning the previous Faldo qualifying round at M
oortown GC, Yorkshire. 
Scoreboard ...
22 April 2011
Introduction to Golf Days
The second Introduction to Golf day took place on Thursday 21 April at Preston Golf Club Academy. Girls who have recently joined a Lancashire Golf Club or have just started playing came to meet Linda Marr and other County officials.
Andrew Greenbank, PGA Professional gave the girls golf instruction and there were competitions for them. Each session lasted about 2 hours.
21 April 2011
Lancashire Junior team defeat Cumbria Girls by 4.5 - 3.5
The Lancashire Junior team beat the Cumbria Girls' team at Blackpool North Shore GC on 20 April in a very exciting match. Gemma Batty (St Annes Old Links) secured half a point in the top match. Sophie Lamb (Clitheroe), Victoria Bithell (Haydock Park) and Holly Muse (West Lancashire) all won their matches before Katie-Jane Stanley won the 18th to give her a win and Lancashire the vital winning point.
Lancashire Junior Team v Cumbria Girls'
Full results ...
18 April 2011
Lancashire Ladies' County Championship
Reminder to all junior golfers with a handicap of 15.4 and below!
Now is the time to enter the County Championship 2011, from
30 May to 01 June, to be played at Ormskirk Golf Club.
Entries close on Tuesday26 April.
Entry form ...
15 April 2011
Introduction to Golf Days
The first Introduction to Golf day took place on Thursday 14 April at Samlesbury Golf Centre. Girls from all over the County who have recently joined a Lancashire Golf Club or have just started playing came to meet Linda Marr and other County officials.
Jane Forrest, PGA Professional gave the girls golf instruction and there were competitions for them. Each session lasted about 2 hours.
For all new Lancashire Girls' Golf Association Members
There are still spaces available for any girls who would like to go to the other 2 Introduction to Golf days.
They will be held on:
Thursday 21 April at Preston Golf Club Academy with Andrew Greenbank.
Wednessday 27 April at Manchester Golf Club with Scott Connor.
For further details click to contact Linda Marr
Andrew Greenbank Scott Connor
23 March 2011
It's April in Paris for Emily Taylor!
Emily Taylor (Royal Lytham & St Annes GC), aged 16, has been selected for the EWGA Squad for the French Lady Junior Championship and Vilmorin Trophy at St Cloud GC, Paris from 21 - 25 April 2011. This is a top European event for players aged under 21.
23 March 2011
Training Day for LGGA Juniors at Preston GC Academy
20 girls enjoyed a second Training Day with Andrew Greenbank and Jane Forrest on Saturday 19 March 2011.
Read more ...
09 March 2011
England honour for Emma Harris
LGGA Member, Emma Harris (Peel Ladies' GC), aged 15, is one of the six talented teenagers chosen to represent England at the Scottish Under16 Open Stroke Play Championship at Strathmore GC from 14-16 April.
Emma is a member of the EWGA Select North Squad. She was the Under 14's winner at the Northern Girls' and North of England Championships in 2010.
Emma has won the Isle of Man Ladies' Championship for the last 3 years and has played for the Lancashire B and Junior teams.
Read more ...
08 March 2011
The Lancashire Girls' Golf Association Annual General Meeting
The AGM took place on Sunday 06 March at Preston Golf Club. Janette Smart, LLCGA Captain 2010 presented the trophies to the winners. Lora Fairclough, former LGGA member and LET Professional was the Guest Speaker.
Read more ...
28 February 2011
Lancashire golfers in Spain
Eight Lancashire golfers took part in the Hacienda del Alamo tournament in Murcia, Spain last week.
Read more ...
25 February 2011
New Closing Date For Faldo Series UK Entries
The Faldo Series Europe has extended the closing date for entries into their 9 UK events until Monday 07 March. There are 9 events in England, Scotland and Wales, starting at Moortown GC, Yorkshire on 06 April followed by the West Lancashire GC on 20 April. The European Finals are at Lough Erne Resort, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland on 12-14 September. The 5 group winners will be invited to the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Mission Hills GC, China in March 2012.
This event is open to competitors born in 1990 and onwards. Enter by logging onto the new online entry system at http://www.nickfaldo.com/
First Junior Training at Preston Golf Club with Jane Forrest and Andrew Greenbank