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During the part quarter, John Parry has been playing in major events across Europe. He competed in the British Amateur Championship at Royal St George's and qualified for the knock-out stage of the event (top 64) from a field of 300 top amateurs from around the world. He was eventually beaten by his England colleague, Jamie Moule, who went on to reach the semi-finals. In the English Amateur Championship, John reached the last 16 and was only narrowly beaten by the eventual winner. In attempting to qualify for the Open Championship, John missed out by one shot!

However, in the European Amateur Championship in Italy, John finished a very creditable 13th, despite the fact that his golf clubs were not available during the practice rounds and only arrived on the morning of the first round (any golfer will know the significance). Nonetheless, he completed his rounds in 6 under par, in the very best of company, which will give him confidence as he attempts to qualify for next year's European Tour. Also, John won the northern region final of the U-21 UK Faldo Series early in September 2006 and will be in the UK finals at Celtic Manor in early October.

It's sometimes difficult to remember that John is still only 19; is the youngest member of the 10-man England Elite Squad; and plays off a handicap of +3.

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