MOST of the boys shot scores not far above their handicaps - suggesting that slow play could be eradicated from the game - when Kington Juniors successfully contested the first speed golf challenge at Bradnor Hill.
The winner, Nick Crum, shot a gross 78, just over his nine handicap, playing the round off the whites in 63 minutes while covering a distance of over three-and-half miles in all.
Speed golf is decided on strokes added to the minutes taken to complete the round and Crum's 78 in 63 minutes resulted in a score of 141, beating club professional Andy Gealy, who joined the boys on the early-morning venture, by seven.
The sponsored event raised over £500 for junior funds and club steward John Barnett, who correctly guessed the winning total, generously donated his £50 prize to the cause.
Results: 1 Nick Crum 78 shots/63 mins-141, 2 Andy Gealy 79/69-148, 3 Rob Metcalfe 84/70-154, 4 George Frost 89/70-159, 5 Jon Price 94/67-161, =6 Owen Morgan 88/75-163, Ross Moore 84/79-163, 8 Will Frost 99/79-178, 9 Richard Scott 112/78-190, 10 Nico Evans 105/95-200.
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