Whitney had earlier defeated top qualifier Holly Aitchison of Bedfordshire GC in her semi final, also at the 21st hole, and she came out on top 1 up against England internationalist Faye Sanderson (Heworth) in the last eight. Her victim in round one was Donna O’Connell (Burnham and Berrow), whom she beat by 4 and 2.
The boys' handicap champion is Shaun Clark from St Michaels Golf Club, who overcame Jack Logan (Westerhope) 1 up. Shaun, a 15-year-old who plays off four, is a member of SALJGA. All square after 12, three-handicapper Logan won the 13th but Clark took both 14 and 15. Logan drew level at 16 but Clark won the crucial 17th hole to take a one hole lead onto the last tee. A half at 18 earned Shaun the Murray Mitchell Trophy.
The Junior Ladies' handicap winner is Jessica Scott of Wanstead, who also beat her opponent, Lauren Mackin of Son Muntaner, 1 up. Lauren plays off 7 and was giving her opponent a total of nine shots. As in the other ties, the inward stretch provided huge excitement in the match. Lauren won 13 and 14 to go two up, but Jessica, who is 23 and playing in her last Junior Ladies’ Open, prevailed at each of the last three holes to emerge the winner of the Girls' Open Quaich.
All the junior finals produced close finishes, underlining the status of the Old Course as the best matchplay venue in golf.