Goddard flies flag with second spot in US

A NORFOLK teenager has underlined his golfing talent by finishing runner-up in a tournament in Las Vegas.
Sully Goddard finished two-under-par to take second place in a World Stars of Junior Golf event staged over 54 holes at Las Vegas.

Goddard, whose handicap index is 1.2, was the only UK golfer in a field of 20 competing in the age category for 13 and 14-year-olds.

Flying the flag: Norfolk teenager Sully Goddard took second place in a World Stars of Junior Golf tournament in Las Vegas – Image supplied by Norfolk County Golf Union

The Bawburgh Golf Club member showed his mettle in coping with very different conditions to the ones he’s used when playing on home soil. His highlight was a brilliant four-under-par 68 on day two.
Goddard, 14, said: “The initial challenge when coming to compete in Vegas was getting used to the course conditions – green speeds, ball flight etc. The 100-plus degrees temperature was probably the most difficult.
“It was interesting to see the quality of international players. I was really happy with my overall performance and to finish second was a huge achievement for me”

Main image supplied by Norfolk County Golf Union) – Bawburgh Golf Club member Sully Goddard confirmed his promise with a runner-up finish in an international field in a USA-staged event.