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1 October 2017. Hampshire regain the English counties’ crown after 21 years

Hampshire are the English Men’s County Champions – recapturing the title after 21 years
with top quality team golf at Trevose, Cornwall.

The last time they won was in 1996 when Justin Rose was in their team. It’s been a long
road back to the top in county golf – especially for playing captain Martin Young who has
just completed his eighth County Finals; with the last three in consecutive years.

News of the victory filtered back to Young as Tom Robson, Ryan Harmer and Billy McKenzie
delivered the crucial 2.5 points in the singles to take the team over the line. Matt Wilcox and
Colin Roope made it even better for Hampshire when they won their games to complete a
6.5-2.5 win over Staffordshire – and give the team a complete set of three wins in the
championship.

Rowlands Castle members Tom Robson is pictured back row, far right and Billy McKenzie is
front row, far left.