Brown, 17 yesterday, was one of three New South Welshmen named in the six strong squad following the Australian All Schools Championships played in Adelaide. Two Victorians and a South Australian make up the contingent.

“It’s an honour team,’’ he explained.

“Last year they were going to play in Germany, but it fell through. I’m not sure if we’ll get the chance to play anyone.’’

The championship was a combination of stroke and match play at three courses – South Lakes, Victor Harbour and McCracken. Brown finished fourth in the 36 hole stroke event won by a NSW team-mate and was unbeaten in match play up until the last game. He thought he was a reasonable chance of making the cut into the Australian side following his performance.

“I would have been more confident if I’d won the last game,’’ he added.

He said the three courses were in top condition.

“But the wind on one day was ridiculous,’’ he said.

“There were buggies getting blown over and hats flying into the water, it was a tough day.’’

Still, he managed to defy the conditions and win in the wind.

Brown gained a place in the State side after first being selected in the Hunter team that played in the NSW championships in Tamworth. He was named in the Hunter side following trials played at Taree where he fired two over.

The State event was testing as it was played in rain and freezing conditions. Brown fought back from a poor first round where he carded five over to finish third.

Brown, the Wingham club and junior champion, plays under 21 pennants with Pymble in Sydney on Sundays. He believes the experience he gained in this competition helped in his campaign in Adelaide.

“I was a bit nervous before we started playing, but with pennants I’m getting used to playing under pressure,’’ he explained.

He had a late return home from Sydney last Sunday when Pymble’s quarter final clash against ACT was called off because of a lack of light. Pymble leads 3-2 with one match to be resolved. Should the Pymble player win the final hole they’ll advance to the semi-finals, but it it's all locked up there’ll be a sudden death playoff.

Golf’s been Reid’s passion for as long as he can remember. If all goes to plan it will be his occupation when he leaves school. At the moment he spends time on the course every day of thee week.

“I’d eventually like to turn professional,’’ he said.