Horsham Downs Golf Club Win Tolich Cup

After a month-long build up across four different venues, the 2020 Tolich Trophy final was played at the picturesque Kawhia Golf Club on Sunday 18th October in perfect playing conditions.

The final match was played between Horsham Downs and Huntly, and it was a closely fought contest. At the end of the morning rounds of Foursomes it was all square at 2-2 heading into the singles matches.

Horsham Downs managed to hold their nerve and show their class to win the singles matches 5-3, bringing the overall score to 7-5 which was enough to crown Horsham Downs as 2020 Tolich Trophy Champions. This was the first Tolich Trophy win in the clubs 75 year history.

Club Manager, Gary Kemble, was thrilled to hear of the win on Sunday. "Our players have worked really hard to keep the spirits up during what has been a really difficult year. Like all clubs, we were challenged with Covid, but in a funny way, it has strengthened the resolve of our members. Winning the Tolich is a clear example of that."

Club Captain, Ryan Smith, enjoyed watching the team as they travelled around the various clubs during the tournament. "This is my first season as Club Captain, and boy I couldn't be prouder of our blokes! They have such a great camaraderie between them all and I am just so stoked for them and for our club. 75 years and it's our first Tolich win."

By Julie Blake Horsham Downs Volunteer

Team members from left to right: Glen Perkinson, David Turner, Blake Bolli, Simon Bell, Kurt Bolli, David Carpenter, Rob Pritchard, Paul Knight

Huntly’s Mike Anderson is all power from the 9th tee at Kawhia.

Huntly’s Myles Ormsby plays for the Par3 10th at Kawhia.