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	DAN PARK - Captain Age at 01/012010: 17 Home clubs: Kendal, also at Kirkby Lonsdale Current Handicap: 0.3 Ever present in the team for the last three years, Very consistent and really thinks his way round a course. Totally focused and organised - keeps meticulous stats and a regular fitness routine ensures he has the stamina for the game. Dedicated to practice on a regular basis. A hard player to beat! Should become a scratch player very soon and hopes to go to university in the USA on a golf scholarship in the autimn of 2010 or 2011.			OLIVER CARR - Vice Captain Age at 01/01/2010: 16 Home club: Ulverston Current handicap: 0.7 Dan's Vice Captain for 2010 and a player who has established himself in the squad over the last two years with some excellent performances. Very good technique and a big hitter. Fit and strong, practices regularly and is dedicated to maintaining fitness levels. Should also become a scratch player in 2010. Hopes to go to university in the USA in 2011.
	JAMIE McDONALD Age at 01/01/2010: 17 Home Club: Kendal Current Handicap: 1.5 Jamie has been an ever-present in the team for the last two years and his calm and measured approach to the game has brought him much-deserved success. He has been the County U16 Champion since 2006 and in 2009 became the County U18 Champion - a fantastic achievement. Also became the first Cumbria U18 to play in the Junior Champion of Champions event at Woodhall Spa. Should become a scratch player very soon.			CHRIS THURSBY Age at 01/01/2010: 16 Home club: Carlisle Current handicap: 2.1 Has become a regular in the U18 team and is renowned for his prodigious drives off the tee! Along with Dan Park and Oliver Carr was a member of the EGU North Squad and played for the North of England against Scotland U16 at Musselburgh and England U16 at Pannal. Plays better than his handicap and could become a scratch player soon.
	KIERAN WATERS Age at 01/01/2010: 16 Home club: Carlisle Current handicap: 2.6 Has improved tremendously this year and established himself as a regular in the squad with some sterling performances. He is following in the footsteps of father, Greg, who has recemtly retired from county golf after many successful years in the County 1st Team. Kieran works hard at his game and 2010 should prove to be a great year for him. Has the ability and the dedication to become a scratch player.			CARL JOHNSTONE Age at 01/01/2010: 16 Home club: Carlisle Current handicap: 3.3 Carl is another player following in the footsteps of father, Neville, who has also recently retired as a County 1st Team player after many successful seasons. Carl is a steady, thoughtful player with a huge amount of ability and has earned a regular place in the team this season. I am certain he will make a big impact in the squad in 2010.
	JORDAN HARRISON Age at 01/01/2010: 16 Home club: Grange over Sands Current handicap: 2.5 Currently Under 16's Cumbria Junior Masters Champion. Jordan is looking forward to a successful season with the team, he has undoubted talent and a great deal of determination. Practises hard and his fitness levels are very high. Has a place at Myerscough college for Advanced Apprenticeship In Sporting Excellence.			RYAN PEARSON Age at 01.01/2010: 16 Home club: Workington Current handicap: 3 Ryan is a recent addition to the squad due to the progress he made in 2009. Originally based at Whitehaven Golf Club he moved to Workington Golf Club in 2009 and has improved tremendously. Should continue to improve this season and has the chance to establish himself in the team.
	RYAN SHUTTLEWORTH Age at 01/01/2010: 14 Home club: Workington Current handicap: 3.5 Ryan is currently a member of the County Colts team but has also been drafted into the County U18 squad for experience as, along with Adam Chapman, he will be needed in matches against the S. of Scotland and Northumberland. Ryan has just been accepted into the EGU N. of England U16 squad and this should be of tremendous benefit to him. He is a talented young player and much is expected of him.			ADAM CHAPMAN Age at 01/01/2010: 14 Home club: Windermere Current handicap: 3.6 Adam is another talented young player like Ryan Shuttleworth and has also been accepted into the EGU N. of England U16 squad. Coached by his PGA Pro father, Peter, he is developing into an excellent player. Has played for the Colts during 2009 with consistently good results and forms a formidable foursomes pairing with Ryan Shuttleworth.

Cumbria County Junior Squad 2010 © John Smith