Kent Golf Limited

U14 Boys Team

Kent U13 Boys Triple Shield winners 2023

2023 Triple Shield Trophy winners. Read more.

Purpose & Aim	The Under 13/14’s is the first step into representing the county. Through trials at Hever, the best talent is chosen to attend winter training sessions with the intent of finding the strongest team. Handicaps tend to be under 14 at the start of the season with most of the team single figures by the end of the season. The boys get their first taste of county competition which hopefully gives them the drive for the future.
Team Manager	Tim Ewer
Team Coach	Peter Parks
Training & Coaching	Once selected for the squad, there are 3 to 4 winter training sessions around the county taking in parkland and links venues to give players the ability to create and practice different shots in varying conditions. Various specialists join the sessions to give advice on different skills and mindsets. Peter gives advice and match tips that build the boys' future in the game.
Team Captain	Oliver McDonnell "Oliver has been playing golf since he was a toddler. His current handicap is 2.0 at Rochester and Cobham Park GC. Oliver has had many victories on various junior national tours. In 2021 he won the Wee Wonders British Boys Championship, shooting -4 in the final round at Gullane GC. In 2022 he was crowned BJGT U12 Order of Merit Champion. Last year Oliver proudly captained the U13 team to victory in the Triple Shield, bringing the trophy back to Kent for the first time since 2010. Oliver is keen to build on this with the very talented U14 squad of 2024.
Matches & Competitions	Six counties compete in two divisions to reach the county final. Kent play three triangular matches at three different venues, one at home, against Essex and Hertfordshire. Winners play either Sussex, Surrey, or Middlesex.
Get Involved	If you know anyone under 14 with a handicap index of 14 or below, or the potential to play at the required level, contact Tim Ewer on jdo@kentgolf.co.uk If you have a HI between 14-20, you would be eligible to join the U14s Academy at Pedham Place. Find out more.