A men’s golf team is celebrating after ending a 48-year wait for county glory.
Bramshaw Golf Club, based near Lyndhurst, clinched the Hampshire County 7’s title at Corhampton Golf Club over the weekend, marking their first win in the tournament in 48 years.
The team battled through a long day of competition, starting with an 8:46am semi-final against North Hants, which they narrowly won 4–3.
They went on to defeat Gosport and Stokes Bay 5–2 in the final.
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Bramshaw's Ray Nother and Andrew Macey delivered standout performances, winning their matches 7&6 and 5&3.
Jake Southon and Jonathan Maloney also secured victories, while Daniel Murphy and Mark Bolton earned half points to seal the win.
Molly Pavey, general manager of Bramshaw Golf Club, said: "It’s a fantastic achievement for the club and players.
"Having not won the event in so long it is incredibly special to make it all the way to the final and win.
"To take a Hampshire County title is a proud moment for everyone at the club, the players and their families."
The full team included captain Nick Thorne, Mark Bolton, Ray Nother, Andy Macey, Jake Southon, Andy Redman, Richard Bannister, Jon Maloney, Clayton Phelps, and Dan Murphy.
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