JULY 2015 ACT JUNIOR WEEK OF GOLF
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
Josh Hunter and Chloe Thornton with DGA President Tony Brown
In July the ACT hosted a Junior Week of Golf. The four-day tournament was only held because of the wonderful co-operation of the local clubs and the wonderful assistance given to run each day.
Day 1 Murrumbidgee
On Monday 6th July our winter Junior Week of Golf started at Murrumbidgee. The morning started cold and foggy and 44 eager juniors were ready to play.
Jake Davies from Gungahlin Lakes and Josh Hunter from Federal both recorded two over par 74 with third placing to Chloe Thornton 76.
The best nett of 73 came from local member Stuart Phair and the Stableford event was won by Anakin May from Gungahlin Lakes with a great 40 points.
The CSGA Sponsored Event was won by Isabelle Hawes from Royal Canberra.
Seven of our more junior golfers participated in a nine-hole event supervised by Sue Harrison, Shirley Walsh and Warren Gray. After their play the sub juniors enjoyed lunch and a group discussion.
Nathan White (Yowani) Tom Hogbin-bourne (Belconnen), Matilda Sullings (Federal) George Kelly and Harry Austin (Murrumbidgee) and Chanel and Savanah (Gold Creek).
Day 2 Belconnen
Tuesday at Belconnen the fog had lifted just before play began and all 44 players enjoyed the clear skies and sunshine. From the clubhouse the view over the surrounding mountains was spectacular. After nine holes the players picked up lunch at the BBQ before tackling the back nine.
Josh Hunter again recorded 74, this time three shots ahead of the field. The nett winner was Donald Roberts from Capital with 70, ahead of Jarrod Woolmer from Russell Vale with 71. In the Stableford division Belconnen member Patrick Pigram recorded a very good result of 39 points, two points ahead of Silka Solomon from Yowani and Mitch O’Brien from Queanbeyan. The CSGA prize was won by Amber Thornton.
Seven sub juniors played the first nine holes and Sue Harrison and Warren Gray supervised the group. Tom, Matilda, Chanel and Savanah who had played at Murrumbidgee were joined by Mat Heins, Lucy Veitch (Federal) and Mitchell Quade (Belconnen).
Day 3 Yass
On Wednesday players were up early for the bus trip to Yass we departed from Capital at 7.30am with second pick up at Gungahlin Lakes and then ready to play at Yass by 9.30am. The weather was fine and sunny and juniors were looking forward to a good golfing day. Sub Juniors Tom Hogbin-Bourne, Matilda Sullings, Savanah and Chanel Roso all enjoyed their visit to Yass and the opportunity to join with some players from Yass for nine holes.
Players were treated to a great BBQ stop after 8 holes and then after play they could challenge themselves to a chipping competition then have a go at driving straight or long. The girls who played first had a little extra practice with the chipping and sometimes practice does not always help. Prizes if you got the ball into the sand in the box trailer included wrapped prizes and some envelopes with money on offer
Yass Open Champions Chloe and Josh with Sponsor George Dashwood
Josh Hunter continued his steady golf with a fine 71 a shot ahead of Trent Britton from Queanbeyan.
Nett winner was Jarred Hunt from Goulburn with 67, just one shot ahead of Lachlan Chamberlain from Federal.
Local junior Ryan Greig a clear winner in Stableford event with 40 points
Girl’s Champion Chloe Thornton finished two shots ahead of sister Amber and the nett event was won by Isabelle Hawes with Taylor Ellems from Fairbairn the Stableford winner.
Rodaylin Mina from Federal with her father and Ryan Greig with Yass Golf Club Pro Kirk Davis
Day 4 Federal
Thursday was another beautiful sunny day and we had 45 eager players who had the chance to choose playing partners and all wanting to finish the week with good scores, perhaps also beating their partners.
Josh Hunter finished the week with another great round, his 74 was three shots ahead of Lachlan Bill from Tully Park and Josh’s sister Madeleine.
The Nett winner was Jacob Bugden from Royal Canberra with 71.
The Stableford winner was Patrick Pigram (Belconnen) with 39 points.
The CSGA prize for the day went to Rodaylin Mina.
Sub juniors Mareli Steekamp, Matilda Sullings, Chanel and Savanah Roso, Tom Hogbin-bourne and Gen Casarotto with Sue Harrison, Shirley Walsh and Warren Gray
Tournament Winners
Gross – Josh Hunter (293), Luka Brucic (310) Jake Davies (315) Chloe Thornton (317)
Nett – Jarrod Woolmer (293), Lachaln Chamberlain (294), Jacob Bugden (295)
Stableford – Ryan Greig (142), Mitch O’Brien (141), Patrick Pigram (132)
CSGA prize Silka Solomon
Well done to all juniors who played in the week and a huge thank you to all of the clubs and members who assisted to make the week a success.
Gail Goiser, Junior Promotions Officer
