By Richard Walsh.

Taunton & Pickeridge hosted a highly successful and most enjoyable Junior Golf event, which was part of the South West England Tour of the US Kids Local Golf last Sunday.

The latter is the original founding organisation and some of the big names in professional golf like Justin Thomas started off as Juniors taking part in family orientated golfing events run by them. Since then has spread worldwide with more tours happening in the UK. 

Organiser Lee Bromley wanted to get a South West England Tour off the ground this year and Taunton & Pickeridge's Junior Section decided to host the venue. 

Junior organisers Jan Hill, and the driving force, said: “Luckily we had dry, calm conditions and the parents and juniors all declared they loved the course, were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed their day out.

“A particular emphasis of the Tour’s format is to make the event family friendly and parents are encouraged to caddy for their child.

Hill added: “Juniors were divided into age categories and on the day played alongside others of similar age. The whole event is a very friendly and supportive set up.”

At the end of the event Kevin Jackson, 2023 Taunton & Pickeridge Captain, was presented with a souvenir flag signed by all the players as a thank you for hosting the event.