for the Golf Foundation, will be there to pass on tips and advice to the juniors in a series of coaching clinics. A role model for all of the Grand finalists, at only 21 years old himself, Nick enjoyed a fantastic amateur career; culminating in being a star member of the victorious Walker Cup Team in August 2001. Now competing on the professional PGA European Tour, Nick is regarded as one of England’s and indeed, Europe’s best young players.

Speaking on the subject of the Golf Foundation Weetabix Age Group Championships, Nick said,

“The Golf Foundation and Age Group Championships are vitally important for developing junior golfers. It is at this early age that we need to nurture young golfers’ talent and enthusiasm for the game in order to maintain their interest in golf and prevent losing talented players to other sports.”

Former winners of the Golf Foundation Weetabix Age Group Championships include European Tour professionals Justin Rose, Lee Westwood and Ian Garbutt as well as leading amateur & Curtis Cup player Rebecca Hudson.

The Golf Foundation, whose objective is to help develop and promote junior golf throughout the British Isles, has been successfully running the Championships for 16 years. The Championships provide an opportunity for boys and girls from Great Britain and Ireland to play against golfers of their own age. Sponsored by Weetabix since 1992, the competition is played off scratch and is open to boys under 16 and girls under 17.

Mike Round, Chief Executive of the Golf Foundation commented:

“Weetabix continue to demonstrate their commitment to junior golf by offering junior golfers their deserved platform of recognition. We are very proud to be a part of such an influential championship and feel it vital to help secure the future of golf across the British Isles.”

- Watch the Grand Finalists at the Marriott Forest of Arden Golf & Country Club on Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 August 2003 -

- Parking & entry is FREE -

Warwickshire are represented by the best handicap Boy in the Field, Andy Sullivan from Purley Chase. Andy will be looking to close out a more average season (by his own standards and achievements) with a win here.

As male Youth Ambassador for the Golf Foundation, Nick Dougherty joins other top professional in supporting the Golf Foundation. These include Mhairi McKay who is female Youth Ambassador, and Nick Faldo who officially endorses the Golf Foundation Tri-Golf initiative