Report and Photo Courtesy of England Golf
Hampshire's Albie Beeston secured the Boys' County Champion of Champions title after defeating Nottinghamshire's William Psenko on the fourth extra hole of a dramatic play-off at Woodhall Spa's renowned Hotchkin Course.
The pair finished the 36-hole event tied at one-under-par after an enthralling day of competition, before Beeston emerged victorious when fellow England Golf Regional Squad player Psenko missed a short putt for par on the fourth play-off hole.
Beeston, a member of the England Golf South Region Squad, showed tremendous resilience after opening his challenge with a 76 (+3) in the morning. The Hampshire youngster responded superbly in the afternoon, carding a 69 (-4) that included a stunning birdie-eagle finish.
Psenko, who represents the England Golf East Midlands Region Squad, delivered two consistently strong rounds of 74 and 71. The Nottinghamshire player matched Beeston's one-under-par total to set up a play-off between the two regional squad members.
With neither player able to be separated through the opening three play-off holes, the contest was finally decided on the fourth. Psenko's missed par attempt opened the door for Beeston, who held his nerve to win the title.
He said: “It feels fantastic! I didn’t get off to the best of starts in my first round, I managed to steady the ship and then get hot during the front nine of the second round and managed to finish birdie, eagle to force a play-off and then from there I was fortunate enough to get it done. I’m very happy with the outcome!
“I knew if I got to around level par, I’d have a good chance of getting in the play-off. I knew a few of the boys behind me were under par and fortunately, I managed to eagle the 18th to get to -1.
“It was great playing with Will (Psenko), he was great. He hardly put a foot wrong until that last hole. I played both holes the same way I had done in regulation with an iron and wedge down the first and driver and two irons into 18. I tried to stay calm and do my thing and let it happen and fortunately it worked out!”
Yorkshire's Ollie Scott finished 3rd after posting rounds of 72 and 75 for a one-over-par total, ending the event two shots behind the leading pair.
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