The Junior Development Championship
Played in conjunction with The Junior Championship, The Junior Development Championship will be held on Thursday 6th August 2026 at Burstwick Country Golf
The Junior Development Championship is open to male and female amateur golfers (aged under 18 at 00:00 hours on the 1st day ofJanuary 2024, with a minimum handicap index of 18.5) of clubs affiliated to the ERUGC, and is a 18-hole stableford event. The best net score will be awarded the Junior Development Champion title, and there will also be other prizes on the day.
You will need to be registered with Golf Genius to enter competitions. You will only be able to enter competitions you are eligible for.
results
Jacob Dyson (pictured below) won the Junior Development Championship with an excellent 33 points.
A big thanks to all at Hull Golf Club for presenting the course in such wonderful condition and to the clubhouse staff for looking after everyone so warmly. To starter Andy Pittaway (and an hour of Edward Clark) for getting everyone away on time and then to Ian Jeffrey for organising the whole day and processing the results and to ERUGC Secretary John Illingwoth for manning the desk from 7am to 7pm – another titanic effort from these two!
Junior Development Championship (18 Hole Stableford)
| Player | Points |
| Jacob Dyson | 33 |
| Louis Griffin | 31 |
| Will Ham | 30 |
| Will Robinson | 30 |
The 18 hole yellow tee Junior Development Championship followed the first round of the Junior Championship. This competition, in its 2nd year, is for the improving player or the younger golfer (with a handicap index of 18.5 and above) who want a taste of ‘Championship Golf’.
The players were on their own as regards golfing decisions and general play. Parents, grandparents and East Riding support helped each group keep up with play.
Leading the way and winners on the day were Lucas Wilson playing off 28.2 & Archie Bean 19.9, both of Cottingham GC with 38 points. Archie had 2 pars and nothing worse than a double bogey on his card. Lucas, a par, but again was solid throughout his best ever round.
In 3rd place was Malci Greenwood of Boothferry Golf Club, who although he had a few troublesome holes on the front 9 – had 4 pars in his 37 points.
4th place went to Jack Williamson of Cottingham GC with 32 points
| Pos. | Player | Club | Score Pts |
| 1st | Lucas Wilson | Cottingham GC | 38 |
| 1st | Archie Bean | Cottingham GC | 38 |
| 3rd | Malci Greenwood | Boothferry GC | 37 |
| 4th | Jack williamson | Cottingham GC | 32 |
Hopefully this taste of a Junior golf day will see the young players move up to the Junior Championship and beyond in the next few years. It was great to see increasing numbers for this event and the enthusiasm shown by all the players.
Of the two entrants who played last year – Archie Bean, aged 12, whose handicap Index as come down from 26 to 19.9 and Malci Greenwood, aged 11, from 37 to 26.6 in the last 12 months. Great improvements all round.
President for 2023 Mike Dawson (Filey GC) presented the prizes and thanked all at Cottingham GC for their help, warm welcome and hospitality throughout the day. Mike promotes the importance of Junior golf and Cottingham GC certainly live up to the mark with their programme and support for the Junior Section.
Edward & Eileen Clark, thanks for again manning the desk. Thanks also to, John Illingworth, Mike Dawson, Dave Greenwood and the parents and grandparents, who walked round and supervised the five groups.
Please keep an eye on the wwww.erugc.co.uk website for the 2024 fixtures which will be appearing shortly.
Jacob Greenwood wins 2022 Junior Development Championship
Following the first round tee off times of the Junior Championship it was time to launch the inaugral Junior Development Championship.
This competition is for the improving player or the younger golfer (with a handicap index of 24.5 or above) who want a taste of ‘Championship Golf’.
All three groups were announced on to the tee by ER starter Andy Pittaway. For a few it was their first time off a yellow tee but all proceeded to smack the ball straight down the middle…No nerves at all…
The players were on their own as regards golfing decisions and general play. Parents and ER support helped each group keep up with play, but it was great to see how they all handled their game and also how much they enjoyed it.
Leading the way and winner on the day after the 18 holes was Jacob Greenwood (Hornsea). Receiving 39 shots Jacob had nothing higher than a 7 on his card as he posted a total of 44 points. Very steady play.
In second place was Charlie Simpson from Hull Golf Club who had 42 pts which included 3 pars.
In 3rd place was Malci Greenwood of Boothferry Golf Club, who again had 3 pars in his 38 pts.
| Pos. | Player | Club | Score Pts |
| Winner | Jacob Greenwood | Hornsea | 44 |
| 2nd | Charlie Simpson | Hull | 42 |
| 3rd | Malci Greenwood | Boothferry | 38 |
It must be noted that some of these players are only 10 and 11 years old and it was more the physical test, than their skill, that thwarted much lower scores. Hopefully this taste of a Junior golf day will see them move up to the Junior Championship and beyond in the next few years.
But more importantly develop a life long love for the game of golf.
President for 2022 John IIlingworth launched an encouraging ‘Churchillian’ type speech, which although for the field was the first time they had encountered John’s ramblings, it seemed to be warmly welcomed by the players, large supporting groups of parents, grandparents and all.
Thank you to all the greens staff for again presenting the course in excellent condition despite the lack of rain, the.club house staff and all at Kilnwick Percy Golf Club for the warm welcome and hospitality throughout the day.
Edward & Eileen Clark for again manning the desk and Andy Pittaway our starter. Thanks also to Gary Sharp of KP Club, John Illingworth and Dave Greenwood, who walked round with each group. All three said it was an enjoyable, if hot, experience.
Please keep an eye on the wwww.erugc.co.uk website for the 2023 fixtures which will be appearing shortly
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | J. Greenwood | Hornsea |
| 2023 | L. Wilson | Cottingham Parks |
| 2024 | E. Francis | Scarborough North Cliff |
| 2025 | J. Dyson | Brough |
Rules
For the General Rules that apply to all events please click here.
1.Entry to the competition is open to any boy or girl who has not attained the age of 18 at 00:00 hours on the 1st day of January of the year of the competition and has a Handicap Index of 18.5 or more at the date of the competition. All entrants must conform to General Rule 2, but General Rule 3 shall not apply to this event.
2. The number of entries, combined with the number of entries for the Junior Championship held on the same day, shall not exceed 72. In the event of entries exceeding 72, there will be a ballot of the higher Handicap Index entrants.
3. The Competition shall be a handicap Stableford competition over 18 holes. Play shall be from the yellow tees for boys and the red tees for girls, each scoring Stableford points according to the par and stroke index applicable to their respective tees. Caddies are not allowed.
4. Prizes will be awarded for the highest Stableford scores. In the event of a tie, placings shall be decided in accordance with General Rule 7(ii).