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Junior Golf Spotlight

Junior Golf at
Barnham Broom

Junior Golfer Leo Stebbings

Leo has been around the sport all his life and aims to take his game all the way to the professional ranks.

Player Profile

Learn how Leo feels about his golf at Barnham Broom in 12 questions and answers!

Leo Stebbings

County Junior Player

Q&A Session

1.

How old were you when you first started playing golf?

I’ve been around golf all my life (due to my dad) but only properly about age 10.

2.

What made you or inspired you to take up golf?

My dad and Rory McIlroy. Rory is inspiring and has an amazing swing.

3.

What do you enjoy most about playing golf?

Making friends, playing for the club and County. Junior Opens are great too.

4.

What do you think is the best reason to play golf at Barnham Broom?

The people are really friendly, it’s fun and it feels like I have a second home.

5.

Which course do you prefer – Pennink or Steel? And why?

I prefer the Pennink because it’s the coolest course, hard but really fun.

6.

What is your favourite golf hole at Barnham Broom?

It’s the 7th on the Pennink because I made my first par there and it has a really good view. On the Steel it’s the 5th because it’s a really good driving hole.

7.

What clubs do you have in the bag?

I have a Cobra F8 Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and rescue and Cobra Air-X ultralight irons. I have a Odyssey Jailbird putter (from my dad’s collection!).

8.

What is your favourite golf club in your bag and why?

My 9 iron as I find it easy to control and nearly had a hole in one with it.

9.

What do you need to play your best golf?

Nice weather, a good mindset and to stay calm.

10.

Who is your favourite professional golf player and what makes them your choice?

Rory McIlroy because he has inspired me to be the best that I can be.

11.

What is your best achievement in golf so far?

Winning the Halesworth Junior Open in 2025 and playing for the County.

12.

What is your ambition for your golf?

To be become a Pro.

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