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Winter 2022 11 www.hae.org.uk www.eha.org.uk Henry stayed on as a volunteer helping with preparations for the event and his dedication was well and truly rewarded - for joining the line- up at the last minute, Andre Bossart had no caddy and nowhere to stay. Henry said: “I was helping on the driving range and chatting to one of the caddies who asked if I knew anyone who could step in, so I jumped at the chance. The JCB course is amazing and I’ve played it four or five times so I could advise him and give him some guidance. “He is a fantastic golfer - his attention to detail and professionalism were incredible to see and I’ve learned a lot from watching and talking to him. He was also a great person to get to know – he stayed with us throughout the competition, ate with my family for the first night and then invited me to join him for the players’ barbecue and meals each evening. “It has definitely been an unexpected experience but it has been brilliant for me and I’ve really enjoyed it.” Henry now hopes to secure further caddying work. Meanwhile, Andre finished the JCB Championship in a creditable 32nd place out of 80 competitors on a two over par. JCB Golf & Country Club General Manager Mark Addison said: “The JCB Championship has been a fantastic success. It was our first international three-day competition and it was brilliant to be able to welcome golf enthusiasts and the local community to the course. “The 150 volunteers and our amazing staff were key to the whole event’s success and we cannot thank them enough. This has really put the JCB Golf and Country Club on the international tournament map and the professional golfers all praised the course, the hospitality, staff and organisation of the whole weekend.” Winner of the JCB Championship was German professional Alex Cejka who triumphed with an 11 under par over the three rounds. For the full list of final scores visit www.jcbchampionship.co.uk . >> Championship winner Alex Cejka and volunteer Hayley Thompson. Golf Legend Colin Montgomerie. Henry Moriarty came to the rescue of Swiss golfer Andre Bossert. Caddy Henry Moriarty and Swiss golfer Andre Bossert.