Beeston Wins English Boys’ County Champion of Champions Title

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 1-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 1-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 1-over-par total, ending the event two shots behind the leading pair.

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Photo above: Albie Beetson with trophy. (Photo: England Golf/Leaderboard Photography).