Final Round: Penrith Golf Club
Vasquez and Doherty Crowned Champions
It was a stunner at Penrith today in the final round of the 2015 Harvey Norman Sub Junior Week of Golf. And there were some red-hot scores to match the 37-degree Western Sydney heat.
Bonnie Doon’s Danni Vasquez strolled to victory by 8 shots in the Girls Championship finishing with a personal best round of four under par (71). Danni’s maiden JNJG major victory saw her shoot an outstanding five round total of six over par (370). Concord youngster Belinda Ji not only took out second overall on 378 (+14) but she was also the winner of the 12 Years and Under division.
The Boys Championship was a two horse race between Jye Pickin (Avondale) and Brad Doherty (Oatlands) heading into the final 18 holes. It was Brad who took advantage and came from two shots behind to clinch the Championship by two shots. Brad closed his week with a four over 76 giving him a five round total of 369 (+14). While Jye didn’t have the best final day his performance across the week proved he is certainly a force to be reckoned with and one to watch in the future.
In the Boys 13 Years Branxton junior Corey Lamb was too strong for his competition and fired a fantastic one under par 71, the round of the day, to close his campaign and secure his seat on the bus to the Bonville Champions Trophy. Jefferson Fan (Avondale) also made sure he qualified for Bonville with a closing round of 74 to finish on 388 and three shots clear of Tom Heaton (Port Kembla) in the Boys 12 and Under. The last scratch winner for the week and joining Danni, Brad, Corey, Belinda and Jefferson at Bonville was Amber Thornton (NSW) who successfully claimed the title in the Girls 13 Years division.
Over the week there were some amazing nett scores recorded across the field. Liam Gillard was certainly one of those juniors to post some fantastic scores. The Lynwood youngster recorded five nett rounds in the 60’s including a final round of 61. He finished on a mind blowing score of 322 (-33), 29 shots clear of his nearest rival in the Boys 12 and Under. Adam Coull (Bankstown) was the nett champion in the Boys 13 Years finishing on 344 (-11). In the Boys 14 Years Avondale’s Anthony Tan edged out Arthur Barakat (Cumberland) by one shot after recording a sensational five round total of 339 (-16). Toukley’s Annika Boyd was victorious in the Girls 12 and Under nett on a total score of 349 (-15). Monica Johnson (Moore Park) won the Girls 13 Years nett on 367 (+3) while St Michaels junior Teresa Nurdi was the Girls 14 Years Nett Champion on 359 (-5).
The following players are the winners in their divisions:
Boys Championship: Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 369
Girls Championship: Danni Vasquez (Bonnie Doon) 370
Boys 12 Years and Under: Jefferson Fan (Avondale) 388
Boys 12 Years and Under Nett: Liam Gillard (Lynwood, 20) 322
Boys 13 Years: Corey Lamb (Branxton) 382
Boys 13 Years Nett: Adam Coull (Bankstown, 12) 344
Boys 14 Years: Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 369
Boys 14 Years Nett: Anthony Tan (Avondale, 8) 339
Girls 12 Years and Under: Belinda Ji (Concord) 378
Girls 12 Years and Under Nett: Annika Boyd (Toukley, 19) 349
Girls 13 Years: Amber Thornton (NSW) 396
Girls 13 Years Nett: Monica Johnson (Moore Park, 9) 367
Girls 14 Years: Danni Vasquez (Bonnie Doon) 370
Girls 14 Years Nett: Teresa Nurdi (St Michaels, 8) 539
For a full list of results from the event click here.
Jack Newton Junior Golf would like to thank all five courses that hosted the Sub Junior event this week; Muirfield, Richmond, Stonecutters Ridge, Dunheved and Penrith. The staff and volunteers were fantastic and we cannot thank you enough for all your assistance this week.
Also a special thanks to all the parents and supporters, without you all this week would not be possible.
Congratulations on a great week to all our juniors that played. We hope that you have thoroughly enjoyed the week even if the golf was not always going as well as you wanted. We look forward to seeing you at our next event, the Wagga Wagga Junior Masters. Make sure you keep up to date with our tournament calendar and lets make it another great year of junior golf.
Round 4: Dunheved Golf Club
Big Changes Take Place on Moving Day
This round is typically known as moving day and the sub juniors certainly did some moving at the beautiful Dunheved Golf Course. Not only were the temperatures hot, so was the golf.
Bonnie Doon’s Danni Vasquez put together another stellar even par 74 and has now taken the overall lead in the Championship on 299 (+10). Local lass Hannah Park made the most of the home course advantage and joined Danni on 74 for the day. The 12 year old stars Belinda Ji (Concord) and June Song (North Ryde) are certainly making their mark on the tournament and both recorded rounds of 76 today. They sit in second and third with 305 and 307 respectively. Tournament leader from round three Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels) struggled on the course today with an 85, slipping down to fourth position. With one round to go and only 9 shots separating the top four, anyone could be crowned the victor.
There were also big changes in the Boys Championship with Avondale’s Jye Pickin making the most of the day, returning an impressive one over 73 and overtaking day three leader Brad Doherty (Oatlands) who finished with 76. Jye now leads Brad by 2 shots with 18 holes to go. Luka Brucic (Federal) and Anthony Tan (Avondale) are tied for third at 306. It is a tight race and the boys will certainly be determined to shoot the lights out tomorrow at Penrith.
There were also some other big movers and shakers out at Dunheved today. Belmont’s Kiana Toole certainly was one of them. Kiana fired an outstanding round of 90 giving her a sizzling nett 60! She is now tied for the lead in the Girls 12 and Under nett.
Amber Thornton (NSW) did the moving when she needed to and after a 76 (+2) she has taken the lead in the Girls 13 Years. She heads into the final round 7 shots ahead of Avondale’s Kara Williams.
Teresa Nurdi (St Michaels) had one of the rounds of the day in the Girls 14 Years, a superb round of three over 77 giving her a nett 69. Mollymook’s Kelsey Bennett was another in this division to record a nett 69 today.
It was the ever consistent, Port Kembla junior, Tom Heaton who made the most of moving day and has taken over the lead in the Boys 12 and Under with the round of the day in his division. Tom managed to put together an impressive 78 even with a triple on the final hole. In the nett competition for this age group it’s a one horse race with Liam Gillard (Lynwood) recording his fourth consecutive score in the 60’s. His 67 today moves him to -22 and 20 shots clear of his nearest opponent.
Ejun Choi (Avondale) was the star of the Boys 13 Years recording the best scratch score of 75 (+3). Branxton’s Corey Lamb remains on the top of the leader board for this division with a solid 79, bringing his four round total to 311 (+7). Bankstown’s Adam Coull has taken the lead in the nett on 272 (-11) with another solid round of 70. One shot behind him is Oli Payne (Port Macquarie) on 273.
In the Boys 14 Years Matthew Frith (Kareela) was on fire today with a phenomenal nett 63.
The following players are leading their divisions:
Boys Championship: Jye Pickin (Avondale) 291
Girls Championship: Danni Vasquez (Bonnie Doon) 299
Boys 12 Years and Under: Tom Heaton (Port Kembla) 313
Boys 12 Years and Under Nett: Liam Gillard (Lynwood, 20) 261
Boys 13 Years: Corey Lamb (Branxton) 311
Boys 13 Years Nett: Adam Coull (Bankstown, 13) 272
Boys 14 Years: Jye Pickin (Avondale) 291
Boys 14 Years Nett: Anthony Tan (Avondale, 8) 271
Girls 12 Years and Under: Belinda Ji (Concord) 305
Girls 12 Years and Under Nett: Kiana Toole (Belmont, 30) 277 c/b
Girls 13 Years: Amber Thornton (NSW) 316
Girls 13 Years Nett: Kara Williams (Avondale, 9) 289
Girls 14 Years: Danni Vasquez (Bonnie Doon) 299
Girls 14 Years Nett: Teresa Nurdi (St Michaels, 8) 287
For a full list of results after round 4, click here.
Temperatures are again meant to get up tomorrow so please make sure you have plenty of water and drinks for your round and don’t forget to put on your sunscreen!
We have decided that the final round will be a shot gun start at 7.15am. Please ensure you are at registration at 6.30am so you have plenty of time to head out to the tees on time. The draw for the final round is now complete, click here to view it. We look forward to seeing you out at Penrith Golf Club bright and early.
Round 3: Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club
The Competition Heats Up
A brilliant course paired with some great weather was the scene at Stonecutters Ridge today for the third round of the Harvey Norman Sub Junior Week of Golf. Not only did the temperature get up but some of the juniors also were on fire with some sizzling scores.
Avondale’s Jye Pickin was first out alongside tournament leader Brad Doherty (Oatlands) and Jye was keen to make up some ground and he did just that. The Avondale junior set the pace early recording the only under par round of the day, an impressive one under 71. Only one shot now separates the two at the top with Brad hanging onto the lead with a three round total of 217. There is no doubt that Jye will be working hard to see his name in lights on Friday. Anthony Tan (Avondale) and Luka Brucic (Federal) round out the top four on 227 and 228 respectively.
The Girls Championship is also a tight race with Danni Vasquez (Bonnie Doon) now just two shots behind current leader Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels). Danni recorded the best girls score for the day finishing with a solid 74 (+2). Pamela and Concord star Belinda Ji both had 75’s. So the Girls Championships sees Pamela remain atop on 223, with Danni two shots back on 225 and Belinda a further four shots back on 229. With 36 holes remaining in the tournament the title is very much up for grabs.
Even though the course was in excellent condition it proved a challenge for many of our sub juniors. Jefferson Fan (Avondale) was the only boy in the 12 and Under division to record a score in the 70’s after an impressive six over 78. Lynwood’s Liam Gillard continued his dominance in the nett event for this age group by recording his third consecutive score in the 60’s. Liam finished with an impressive 65. He now sits at 194 (-17) for the tournament, 15 shots clear of his nearest opponent. Corey Lamb (Branxton) recorded the lowest round in the Boys 13 Years firing a 77 to take the lead in the division on 232. The best nett in this division went to Blake Holden (Cronulla) for his impressive 68. In the Girls 12 and Under division Kiana Toole (Belmont) had her best round of the tournament recording a nett 69.
The following players are leading their divisions:
Boys Championship: Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 217
Girls Championship: Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels) 223
Boys 12 Years and Under: Jefferson Fan (Avondale) 233
Boys 12 Years and Under Nett: Liam Gillard (Lynwood, 20) 194
Boys 13 Years: Corey Lamb (Branxton) 232
Boys 13 Years Nett: Oli Payne (Port Macquarie, 12) 200
Boys 14 Years: Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 217
Boys 14 Years Nett: Anthony Tan (Avondale, 8) 201
Girls 12 Years and Under: Belinda Ji (Concord) 229
Girls 12 Years and Under Nett: June Song (North Ryde, 7) 209
Girls 13 Years: Kara Williams (Avondale) 239
Girls 13 Years Nett: Monica Johnson (Moore Park, 9) 218
Girls 14 Years: Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels) 223
Girls 14 Years Nett: Danni Vasquez (Bonnie Doon, 4) 213
For a full list of results from today, click here.
Sheridan and Tanya would like to commend all players on their efforts today. You all kept the pace of play moving along in challenging, hot conditions. Please ensure you get plenty of rest and fluids tonight so you are ready to go bright and early tomorrow at Dunheved Golf Club.
Also temperatures are meant to get up tomorrow so please make sure you have plenty of water and drinks for your round and don’t forget to put on your sunscreen!
Round 4 will get underway tomorrow from 7am at Dunheved Golf Club. Click here for the draw.
Round 2: Richmond Golf Club
Despite some early showers the day turned out rather hot and sticky at Richmond Golf Club for round two of the Harvey Norman Sub Junior Week of Golf. The Richmond track was in fantastic condition and proved a great challenge for all competitors.
Eager to maintain his lead Oatlands member Brad Doherty put together a solid round of 72 (+2), taking him to a two round total of 140 (+1). But it was Avondale’s Anthony Tan who recorded the round of the day with an impressive one over 71. Tan (143) sits 3 shots behind our tournament leader, while fellow Avondale member Jye Pickin is a further 4 shots back after consistent rounds of 73, 74 (147). The top 11 boys all sit within 15 shots of the leader so with three rounds left the Championship is certainly anyones for the taking.
Round one performer Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels) continued her dominance in the Girls Championship with another solid round of 74 (+2), giving her a two round total of 148 (+5). Just 3 shots back is Bonnie Doon’s Danni Vasquez who fired a four over par 76 to go with her 75 from round one. Two of the youngest girls, Belinda Ji (Concord) and June Song (North Ryde) are tied for third with a two round total of 154. An impressive round of two over (74) from Belinda saw her share the round of the day honours with Tsiamis and rocket up the leaderboard.
Round two highlights included a nett 67 from Liam Gillard (Lynwood), which goes with his 62 nett in round one bringing him to a two round total of 129 (-10) and 7 shots clear of his nearest rival in the Boys 12 and Under. A fantastic score of 74 from Bankstown’s Adam Coull saw him move up the leaderboard in the Boys 13 Years. His round of 74 meant he recorded a very impressive nett 62. In the Girls 12 and Under Toukley’s Annika Boyd recorded an excellent nett 68. Rhys Ballinger (Belmont) and Dylan Grogan (Wyong) both finished with nett 65, which has helped them move up a few places in the Boys 14 Years. Emma McCarthy (Bathurst) had the best nett for the Girls 14 Years today finishing with 69.
The following players are leading their divisions:
Boys Championship: Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 140
Girls Championship: Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels) 148
Boys 12 Years and Under: Jefferson Fan (Avondale) 155
Boys 12 Years and Under Nett: Liam Gillard (Lynwood, 20) 129
Boys 13 Years: Oli Payne (Port Macquarie) 151
Boys 13 Years Nett: Adam Coull (Bankstown, 12) 132
Boys 14 Years: Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 140
Boys 14 Years Nett: Anthony Tan (Avondale, 8) 126
Girls 12 Years and Under: June Song (North Ryde), Belinda Ji (Concord) 154
Girls 12 Years and Under Nett: Annika Boyd (Toukley, 18) 144
Girls 13 Years: Kara Williams (Avondale) 158
Girls 13 Years Nett: Monica Johnson (Moore Park, 9) 143
Girls 14 Years: Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels) 148
Girls 14 Years Nett: Danni Vasquez (Bonnie Doon, 4) 143
For a full list of results from today, click here.
Round 3 will get underway tomorrow from 7am at Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club. Click here for the draw.
Round 1: Muirfield Golf Club
Play got underway early at Muirfield today for the 2015 Harvey Norman Sub Junior Week of Golf. Despite overcast skies, the temperature was perfect and there was not a breath of wind. Seventy six players are taking part in the event this year and are in for a great week on some fantastic Sydney courses.
Oatlands member Brad Doherty was on fire early, sitting at two under par after his opening 9 holes. A one over 36 on the back 9 secured him a final score in the red. Brad felt relieved to have made par on the last hole despite his drive finishing in the trees. Hot on his heels is Clayton Small, from Maitland, on 71 and Avondale's Anthony Tan rounds out the top three with 73 (+3).
It's a tight race in the Girls Championship with strong opening rounds from Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels) and June Song (North Ryde) who both recorded with rounds of 74 (+3). Pamela was consistent with two 37's while June started all guns blazing opening with two under 34 but followed that up with a disappointing five over on the closing 9 holes. Bonnie Doon's Danni Vasquez sits a further shot back on 75.
Other note worthy performances from round 1 include a nett 68 from Monica Johnson (Moore Park) in the Girls 13 Years. In the Boys 12 Years and Under Liam Gillard (Lynwood) recorded a blistering nett 62. Oli Payne (Port Macquarie) is leading the Boys 13 Years after a fantastic round of 74, giving him a nett 63. Avondale's Ejun Choi sits in second place in the Boys 13 Years Nett with 66. Anthony Tan (Avondale) and Tim Ryan (Highlands) are tied in the Boys 14 Years Nett with impressive scores of 64.
What about Hayden Faulkner, our visitor from Christmas Island, playing the Par 3 15th he holed his second shot out of the bunker to record a birdie. Not bad for a youngster who comes from the only golf course on the Island, a 9 hole beauty considered Australia's northern most course and it does not have a single bunker. Hayden sits in second in the Boys 12 and Under Nett with a great score of 65.
The following players are leading their divisions:
Boys Championship: Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 68
Girls Championship: June Song (North Ryde), Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels) 74
Boys 12 Years and Under: Jefferson Fan (Avondale) 75
Boys 12 Years and Under Nett: Liam Gillard (Lynwood, 20) 62
Boys 13 Years: Oli Payne (Port Macquarie) 74
Boys 13 Years Nett: Ejun Choi (Avondale, 11) 66
Boys 14 Years: Brad Doherty (Oatlands) 68
Boys 14 Years Nett: Anthony Tan (Avondale, 8), Tim Ryan (Highlands, 10) 64
Girls 12 Years and Under: June Song (North Ryde) 74
Girls 12 Years and Under Nett: Kiana Toole (Belmont, 29) 71
Girls 13 Years: Monica Johnson (Moore Park) 77
Girls 13 Years Nett: Kara Williams (Avondale, 8) 70
Girls 14 Years: Pamela Tsiamis (St Michaels) 74
Girls 14 Years Nett: Cassidy Graham (The Links Shell Cove, 14), Danni Vasquez (Bonnie Doon, 4) 71
For a full list of results from today, click here.
Round 2 will get underway tomorrow from 7am at Richmond Golf Club. Click here for the draw.
