This week marked the exciting kickoff of the 2025 JNJG Encourage Shield – a revamped junior match play competition now replacing the former Junior Pennants.

Under the new format, JNJG offers two age-based events:

• Encourage Shield: Handicapped match play for juniors under 18
• Eric Apperly Shield: For players under 22

Castle Hill Country Club proudly fielded not one, but two Encourage Shield teams this year!

CHCC Green

Managed by Geoff Banting and Jacqui Hoad, CHCC Green features a strong lineup of seasoned juniors, including several from our scholarship program.

CHCC White

Led by Tim Nicholson and Geoff Doyle, CHCC White blends a few 2024 veterans with a wave of fresh talent—many playing handicapped match play for the very first time!

⛳ Round 1 Matchups

• CHCC Green took on Killara at Ryde-Parramatta
• CHCC White faced Oak Point at Avondale

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CHCC White – Manager’s Report

What a sensational start!

CHCC White pulled off a nail-biting 3.5 to 2.5 win in tough conditions.

With gusty winds and lightning-fast greens, every player dug deep and showed incredible heart.

The match came down to the final pairing, and thanks to their unity, resilience, and shared spirit, our team emerged victorious.

Congratulations to the squad – this was more than just a win; it was a moment to remember!

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CHCC Green – Manager’s Report

Ryde-Parramatta threw everything at us – heat, wind, rain – but CHCC Green stood strong.

• Killara’s short lineup gave Indy a walkover win (and a big smile).
• Warren’s reaction to giving 19 shots was priceless—but he backed it up with a commanding 4&3 victory.
• Farmaan and Sammie battled hard but fell short.
• Then came the comeback heroes:
  • Rebecca, down by 6, staged a stunning rally to win 1 up.
  • Jake, trailing most of the day, fought back to seal a 2 up win.

A brilliant team effort all round. Bring on North Ryde next week!

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