Amy Chu and Cooper Geddes Crowned Srixon Sub Junior Champions
Friday 3rd October, 2014
Amy Chu (Bonnie Doon) and Cooper Geddes (Western Australia) have won the closest Srixon International Sub Junior Classic in years, after hanging on for nail biting one stroke victories at Kurri GC.
Thirteen year old West Australian Geddes recovered from a disastrous start, a triple bogey seven on the opening hole, and two further bogies on the second and fourth holes, to defeat Hawaiian Brentt Salas. Two front nine birdies steadied the ship, before another birdie on the 12th saw Geddes regain the lead from Salas who had broken away from Brad Doherty (Oatlands) in the 14 years division. Salas himself recovered from a slow start to the tournament, with the Hawaiian's final 36 hole score of one over par by far the tournament's best. Jed Morgan (Queensland) finished in a tie for third with early leader Doherty, after a final round 74. The Boys 12 Years and Under division was dominated by the Queenslanders, with Kaito Chiu defeating Tyler Duncan by six shots.
Amy Chu (Bonnie Doon) won her first ever major JNJG tournament, holding her nerve down the stretch to defeat Hannah Park (Dunheved) by the barest of margins. Doey Choi (Concord) had stormed to the lead, before a quadruple bogey on the par four 13th ended her chances. Choi finished a shot further back, but the day was all about Chu.
A bogey on the first was followed by seven straight pars, before birdies on the 9th and 11th saw her regain the lead. Back to back bogeys on the 13th and 14th gave Chu a few nervous moments, but she showed nerves of steel to par home and win the event. Chu was thrilled with the win, which also sees her qualify for the Bonville Champions Trophy. Grace Kim (Avondale) and Belinda Ji (Concord) cruised to victory in the 13 Years and 12 Years and Under, whilst Giselle Vigna claimed her first major victory after winning the Girls 14 Years Nett.
The 2014 Srixon International was at Kurri GC for the final time, after more than 20 years, with the tournament returning to Stonebridge Golf Club at Cessnock in 2015.
Girls Championship - Par 72
299 (+11) - Amy Chu (Bonnie Doon GC)
300 (+12) - Hannah Park (Dunheved GC)
301 (+13) - Doey Choi (Concord GC)
Girls 12 Years
Scratch - Belinda Ji (Concord GC) 318, June Song (North Ryde) 324
Nett - Sharon Kim (Queensland 15) 301
Girls 13 Years
Scratch - Grace Kim (Avondale GC) 312
Nett - Makensie Toole (Belmont 14) 292
Girls 14 Years
Scratch - Amy Chu (Bonnie Doon GC) 299
Nett - Giselle Vigna (Cronulla GC 22) 279
Boys Championship - Par 72
300 (+12) - Cooper Geddes (Western Australia)
301 (+11) - Brentt Salas (Hawaii, USA)
305 (+12) - Jed Morgan (Queensland) Brad Doherty (Oatlands)
Boys 12 Years
Scratch - Kaito Chiu (Queensland) 312
Nett - Damon Green (Toronto 18) 269
Boys 13 Years
Scratch - Cooper Geddes (Western Australia) 300
Nett - Tom Luck (Avondale 20) 283
Boys 14 Years
Scratch - Brentt Salas (Hawaii) 301
Nett - Jordan Black (South Australia 9) 282
Sub Junior Title up for Grabs at Kurri
Thursday 2nd October, 2014
A nail-biting finish awaits golfers at the 2014 Srixon International Sub Junior Classic at Kurri Golf Club, after an exciting third round. West Australian Cooper Geddes will take a three shot lead into the final round after playing steady golf in round three, signing for a 75. Overnight leader Brad Doherty (Oatlands) faltered slightly on Thursday, but remains in second place after a 79. The big mover in round three was international visitor Brentt Salas (Guam, USA), who had the round of the day, an even par 72. He heads into the final round in a tie for third with Chris Fan (Avondale), four shots behind Geddes.
In the Boys 12 Years and Under Division, 10 year old Kaito Chiu (Queensland) has broken away from the chasing pack after a superb round of 76. Chiu leads Jack Buchannan (South Australia) and Lachy Jones (Dubbo) by seven strokes with one round to play. Toronto pair Damon Green and Jake Riley continue to lead the Nett Division.
Amy Chu (Bonnie Doon) was the big mover in the girls division, with an even par 72 seeing her join Hannah Park (Dunheved) and Doey Choi (Concord) in a three way tie at the top of the leaderboard. The three girls will take a three shot lead in the final round, with the Northern Territory's Alizza Hetherington rounding out the final pairing. The leading four girls will tee off at 8:44am in the final round, in what should be an exciting shoot-out to determine the Srixon International Sub Junior Girls Champion.
In the younger girls divisions, Grace Kim (Avondale) holds a four shot lead with one round to play, but with the next four players only seperated by two strokes, an exciting final round is on the cards. Current NSW PSSA Champion Belinda Ji (Concord) will take a 12 shot lead into the final round in the Girls 12 Years and Under. Giselle Vigna (Cronulla) continues to have her best JNJG tournament in her short career, and leads the Nett Division at five under par after three rounds.
Girls Championship - Par 72
226 (+10) - Hannah Park (Dunheved GC) Doey Choi (Concord GC) Amy Chu (Bonnie Doon GC)
229 (+13) - Alizza Hetherington (Northern Territory)
Girls 12 Years
Scratch - Belinda Ji (Concord GC) 232
Nett - June Song (North Ryde 9) 217
Girls 13 Years
Scratch - Grace Kim (Avondale GC) 239
Nett - Karen Kim (Queensland 9) Makensie Toole (Belmont 14) 217
Girls 14 Years
Scratch - Hannah Park (Dunheved GC) Doey Choi (Concord GC) Amy Chu (Bonnie Doon GC) 226
Nett - Giselle Vigna (Cronulla GC 22) 211
Boys Championship - Par 72
224 (+8) - Cooper Geddes (Western Australia)
227 (+11) - Brad Doherty (Oatlands GC)
228 (+12) - Chris Fan (Avondale GC) Brentt Salas (Hawaii, USA)
Boys 12 Years
Scratch - Kaito Chiu (Queensland) 234
Nett - Damon Green (Toronto 18) 201
Boys 13 Years
Scratch - Cooper Geddes (Western Australia) 224
Nett - Corey Lamb (Branxton 9) 208
Boys 14 Years
Scratch - Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 227
Nett - Jordan Black (South Australia 9) 213
Full List of Round Three Results
Doherty and Park Lead After Round Two
Wednesday 1st October, 2014
Jack Newton Junior Golf's Mr Consistency, Brad Doherty (Oatlands), has held onto his opening round lead at the 2014 Srixon International Sub Junior Classic at Kurri GC. Doherty started the day in a share of the lead, but a birdie on the 9th (his last) saw him sign for a 75 and head into round three with a one shot lead. Cooper Geddes (Western Australia) had one of the more remarkable rounds of the day, and sits in outright second, after his round of 76. A shaky start to the overnight leader saw him drop four shots in the opening five holes, before the 13 year old steadied, finishing his round with 13 straight pars to cement second place. Chris Fan (Avondale) and Jed Morgan (Queensland) are third and fourth respectively after matching second round 75's, with the top four players separating themselves from the chasing pack.
In the Boys 12 Years and Under Division, six players are within three shots of the lead, and an exciting finish looms! Queenslander Kaito Chiu and Jefferson Fan (Avondale) hold a one shot lead, whilst Toronto pair Damon Green and Jake Riley sit on top of the Nett Leaderboard.
Hannah Park (Dunheved) has extended her lead in the girls division after an excellent even par 72 in round two. Park leads NSW Amateur Champion Doey Choi (Concord) by five strokes, with Amy Chu (Bonnie Doon) three shots further back in third. Grace Kim (Avondale) has extended her lead to three shots in the Girls 13 Years Division, whilst Belinda Ji (Concord) leads June Song (North Ryde) by eight shots in the Girls 12 Years and Under Division.
It was a tough day at Kurri Golf Club, with strong winds making scoring really difficult. Round three commences at 7:00am on Thursday morning.
Girls Championship - Par 72
146 (+2) - Hannah Park (Dunheved GC)
151 (+7) - Doey Choi (Concord GC)
154 (+10) - Amy Chu (Bonnie Doon GC)
Girls 12 Years
Scratch - Belinda Ji (Concord GC) 156
Nett - June Song (North Ryde 9) 146
Girls 13 Years
Scratch - Grace Kim (Avondale GC) 158
Nett - Karen Kim (Queensland 9) 146
Girls 14 Years
Scratch - Hannah Park (Dunheved GC) 146
Nett - Giselle Vigna (Cronulla GC 22) 140
Boys Championship - Par 72
148 (+4) - Brad Doherty (Oatlands GC)
149 (+5) - Cooper Geddes (Western Australia)
150 (+6) - Chris Fan (Avondale GC)
151 (+7) - Jed Morgan (Queensland)
Boys 12 Years
Scratch - Kaito Chiu (Queensland) Jeff Fan (Avondale) 158
Nett - Damon Green (Toronto 18) 136
Boys 13 Years
Scratch - Cooper Geddes (Western Australia) 149
Nett - Thomas Luck (Avondale 20) 140
Boys 14 Years
Scratch - Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 148
Nett - Jordan Black (South Australia 9) 140
Full List of Round Two Results
Packed Leaderboard at Kurri After Opening Round
Tuesday 30th September, 2014
The 2014 Srixon International at Kurri promises to be one of the tightest in history, after an opening days play that saw a congested leaderboard on a difficult Kurri Golf Course. Western Australia visitor Cooper Geddes, and NSW local Brad Doherty (Oatlands GC) share the lead after opening with one over par 73's.
The Boys 12 Years and Under division is close as it always is, with Jeffersen Fan (Avondale) leading the field after a three over par 75. North Coast product Harvey Remfrey (Ballina GC) sits second, whilst local Damon Green (Toronto GC, 18) fired a fantastic score of 67 to lead the Nett Division.
Cooper Geddes (Western Australia) takes a three shot lead into round two in the Boys 13 Years, with Lachlan Ingram (Moruya GC) second after a 76. Ejun Choi (Avondale GC, 13) was one of six boys under par in the Boys 13 Years Nett division, leading after a Nett 68.
Brad Doherty (Oatlands GC) leads the Boys 14 Years Division, but with 12 players within 5 shots of the lead, the result won't be known until later in the week. Jordan Black (South Australia, 9) fired a Nett 67 to lead the handicap division.
There was an early surprise in the Girls Division, with Korean Hannah Park (Dunheved) leading tournament favourite Doey Choi (Concord GC) by one stroke after an opening round 74. Long Drive winner Alizza Hetherington (Northern Territory) continued her good week and sits in third place, a further stroke back. Belinda Ji (Concord GC) leads the Girls 12 Years Division, whilst Queensland Visitor Karen Kim leads the Girls 13 Years Division. The best Nett score of the day was Giselle Vigna, a superb five under par 67.
Girls Championship - Par 72
74 - Hannah Park (Dunheved GC)
75 - Doey Choi (Concord GC)
Girls 12 Years
Scratch - Belinda Ji (Concord GC) 81
Nett - Sharon Kim (Queensland 15) 72
Girls 13 Years
Scratch - Karen Kim (Queensland) 77
Nett - Makensie Toole (Belmont GC 14) 72
Girls 14 Years
Scratch - Hannah Park (Dunheved GC) 74
Nett - Giselle Vigna (Cronulla GC 22) 67
Boys Championship - Par 72
73 - Brad Doherty (Oatlands GC) Cooper Geddes (Western Australia)
74 - Clayton Small (Maitland) Lachlan Bill (Tully Park GC)
Boys 12 Years
Scratch - Jeff Fan (Avondale) 75
Nett - Damon Green (Toronto 18) 67
Boys 13 Years
Scratch - Cooper Geddes (Western Australia) 73
Nett - Ejun Choi (Avondale 13) 68
Boys 14 Years
Scratch - Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 73
Nett - Jordan Black (South Australia 9) 67
Full List of the Opening Round Results
Sub Junior Begins with Successful Long Drive Competition
Monday 29th September, 2014
The 2014 Srixon International Sub Junior International is underway, after the tournament began on Monday with the Long Drive Competition. More than half of the near 120 strong field took part in the event, in front of a big crowd at Kurri Golf Club.
The event was dominated by local NSW players, claiming four of the six divisions.
12 Years and Under
Boys - Harrison Burner (South Australia) 220m
Girls - Belinda Ji (Concord GC - NSW) 181m
13 Years
Boys - Aiden Powter (St Michaels GC - NSW) 255m
Girls - Monica Johnson (Moore Park GC - NSW) and Grace Kim (Avondale GC - NSW) 180m
14 Years
Boys - Chris Fan (Avondale GC - NSW) 251m
Girls - Alizza Hetherington (Northern Territory) 196m
Play begins at 7am on Tuesday in the opening round of the tournament.
Tournament Preview
Saturday 27th September, 2014
The 2014 Srixon International Junior Classic will once again be held at the wonderful Maitland and Kurri Golf Club's in the NSW Hunter Valley. This year, a capacity field of almost 300 golfers from around the world will take part in the tournament, with 180 players competing in the junior section (15-17 years) at Maitland, and 120 players competing in the sub-junior section (12-14 years) at Kurri.
There is a real international flavour to the event in 2014, with teams from Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States flying in for the tournament, and they'll be facing some stiff opposition from Australia's best. Interstate players from Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria and the Northern Territory have also made their way to the Hunter Valley, to tee it up alongside local New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory golfers.
The tournament gets underway on Monday with the official practice rounds, the Long Drive competition, and Tournament Registration.
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