We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding golfing achievements of William Elsdon, who has enjoyed an exceptional 2026 season, representing both his school and Dorset with distinction.

William, a Dorset County Golf Union U14 County Champion, has achieved an impressive collection of successes over recent months, demonstrating not only his talent but also his dedication, consistency and determination on the course.

His highlights this season include:

• 🏆 Dorset County U14 Scratch County Champion 2026, shooting an outstanding gross score of 71 (-1).
• 🏆 Member of the Dorset County Inter Club Team Champions 2026.
• 🏆 Dorset County U14 Jack Roberts West Region Memorial League Champions 2026, where William was the top points scorer, playing at No. 1 for the Dorset U14 first team.
• ⛳ Called up to represent the Dorset U18 First Team, despite being just U14. William won his match 1 up at The Isle of Purbeck, finishing in spectacular style with three consecutive birdies.
• 🏆 Dorset County Order of Merit Crane Valley Junior Open Scratch U18 Champion 2026.
• ⭐ Dorset County Order of Merit Top 8 Qualifier 2026, finishing 6th out of more than 100 U18 players. William was the only U14 player to qualify for the Matchplay Finals, which take place at the end of October.
• 🏆 Dorset Golf & Country Club Junior Club Champion 2026, recording gross scores of 73 and 75 to win the championship by an impressive 10 shots.
• 🏆 Dorset Golf & Country Club Juniors Season-Long Medal Winners Champion 2026.
• 🏆 Dorset Golf & Country Club Juniors Winter Order of Merit Champion 2026.
• 🏆 Dorset Golf & Country Club Jubilee Open 4BBB Champion 2026, competing in a field of 128 players (64 pairs).

Perhaps most remarkable is William's improvement over the past 18 months. His Handicap Index has fallen from 35.6 on 1 January 2025 to just 3.6 as of 17 September 2026 — an improvement of 32 shots.

This remarkable progress has seen William recognised as the most improved junior golfer within the Dorset County Golf Union Squads in 2026.

William's achievements are a fantastic reflection of the hard work, commitment and passion he has shown for his golf. We are incredibly proud of his success and look forward to following his continued progress, particularly at the Dorset County Order of Merit Matchplay Finals in October.

Congratulations, William, on an outstanding season!