Staffordshire Amateur Championship 2010

      Staffordshire's Amateur Champion
                       Richard Prophet

An opening round of a five under par 67 and a closing 18 holes at one over 73 for a total of 140 secured the Staffordshire Amateur title for Richard Prophet of Sandwell Park G.C. by 4 shots from David Walley of Wolstanton G.C. (144) who made 9 birdies and one eagle!

In the morning round the SSS of 72 did not change but increased by one stroke in the afternoon to 73 moving Richards handicap to +3.

Asked what he put his success down to he said '..good golf from tee to green and a new putter, although I only birdied 2 out of the 8 par fives today'.

Richard recently came 5th in qualifying for The Brabazon at Huddersfield G.C. with another 67 so will be going to Hoylake in July. He now goes on to Open qualifying and the Amateur Championship at Muirfield

Sixty-six entrants enjoyed the excellent weather and a well presented course. Of the 66 players 12 had gained entry through pre-qualifying over 18 holes on the Friday.

Running in conjunction with the Amateur is the Scarf Salver awarded to the winning team of three entered from the same Staffordshire Club. This year the winning club was Sandwell Park represented by:

    * Richard Prophet
    * Tony Cheese
    * Dean Porter

Prizes were presented by the Captain of Trentham G.C. Mr. Neil Sadler

36 Hole Gross
James Beattie Salver and Staffordshire Amateur Champion

   1. Richard Prophet. Sandwell Park
   2. David Walley. Wolstanton
   3. Joshua Pickard. Aston Wood
   4. Nick Booker. Ingestre Park

36 Hole Nett.
Legge Cup

   1. Thomas Penny. Drayton Park
   2. Daniel Woodcock. Trentham
   3. Joshua Pickard. Aston Wood

Brittania Cup.
Best gross score by player under 22

   1. Richard Prophet

Best Morning and Afternoon Gross Scores

    * Richard Prophet, 67
    * James Fox, 68

Before the prize-giving the County President, Andrew Dathan, thanked the Captain of the Club, on behalf of the Union, for hosting this most prestigious tournament; for presenting the course in such excellent condition and for the excellent catering and bar service.

Next year the venue for the Championship is Beau Desert G.C. on Saturday 21st May, 2011