Chelmsford’s personal Evie Crowhurst is proving age isn’t any barrier to {golfing} greatness.
At simply 10 years outdated, the junior member of Chelmsford Golf Membership surprised the sector on the Essex Faculties Golf Handicap Championship, held at Colne Valley Golf Membership, claiming the Women Division title in her debut look.
Dealing with greater than 65 opponents from throughout all age teams, Evie, the youngest participant within the match, posted an impressive 41 factors.
Her efficiency noticed her high each the Below-12 and Below-14 classes, and end fourth total. It’s believed she is the youngest feminine champion within the occasion’s historical past.
Evie’s newest triumph provides to an already glittering junior profession. She represented England finally yr’s IMG Academy Junior World Championships in San Diego after qualifying aged simply 9, and has a number of wins on the US Youngsters Tour throughout North, South, and East London.
She has additionally teed it up on the US Youngsters European Championships in Scotland, and has earned a coveted spot within the Faldo Futures Remaining at The Belfry throughout the British Masters, an occasion whittled down from over 1,000 entrants and hosted by six-time main winner Sir Nick Faldo.
Below the steering of her coach, former European Tour skilled Lloyd Kennedy, Evie has been making her mark in Essex Junior Opens, regularly because the youngest woman within the area.
She has positioned in all 4 occasions entered this season, together with two runner-up finishes, a tie for first, and a standout win at Inventory Brook Manor with a internet rating of eight underneath par.
Now taking part in off a handicap of 15, Evie’s fast rise showcases not solely her distinctive expertise and dedication, but additionally the rising profile of ladies’ sport.
She hopes her story will encourage extra younger women to take up the sport.
“I simply wish to encourage others to attempt golf,” she mentioned. “If I can do it, perhaps they’ll give it a go too.”
Along with her sights set firmly on the longer term, Chelmsford’s {golfing} prodigy seems to be poised to maintain rewriting the document books.
