Lord Wandsworth College in Long Sutton now has two British speedgolf champions after victories for headmaster Adam Williams and pupil Harry McCarthy at the British Speedgolf Championships in Berkshire on September 15.

Harry, 15, was crowned junior British champion at the event, which sees PGA professionals competing alongside amateurs.

He follows in the footsteps of Adam, who was British amateur speedgolf champion in 2022 and 2023, and runner-up in the British pairs in May. Adam was crowned senior British champion to complete a double for Lord Wandsworth at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club.

More than 50 players took part in the tenth edition of the championships, in which competitors are challenged to combine pace with shot accuracy. The aim of speedgolf is to achieve the lowest number of shots combined with the shortest time taken to play a round.

Adam said: “I am so proud of the team from Lord Wandsworth College, which continues to go from strength to strength.

“Congratulations in particular go to Harry, who put in a stellar performance to win the junior British champion title with a remarkable score.

“We always encourage our students at Lord Wandsworth College to try a wide range of different things to find the paths in life that bring them the most joy.

“This is the first time Harry has competed in a speedgolf event, having volunteered as a runner at the British pairs in May.”

Adam was very impressed with the tournament, adding: “The championships were a brilliant blend of high quality performances from so many players on a technically difficult but beautiful course.

“There is a warmth, camaraderie and internationalism to the sport of speedgolf, which is growing from grass roots to national recognition and beyond at some speed. It was amazing to be part of it on the tenth anniversary.”