The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, attacked a man in his 60s on a public footpath through the Stafford Castle Golf Club on 14 May. The victim suffered critical injuries and underwent several operations before being discharged from hospital.
The boy pleaded guilty to attempted murder at Stafford Crown Court on Friday. He also admitted possession of a bladed article in a public place and theft from a shop.
After fleeing the scene before police and paramedics arrived, the teenager was identified through CCTV footage and public appeals. He was arrested in Stafford on 19 May.
Detective Chief Inspector Ian Fitzgerald said: "This was a shocking and violent attack that left the victim with life-threatening injuries and has had a significant impact on him, his loved ones and the wider community."
The victim is continuing to recover from both the physical and emotional effects of the attack. The teenager is due to be sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on 20 November.
Source: bbc.co.uk
