North Beat South in Cliffhanger
Team North have hung on to defeat Team South 12.5 - 11.5 in the inaugural JNJG-RASi North vs South Cup at Riverside Oaks.
After starting the day trailing by 3 matches after comprehensively being outplayed in the earlier matches, Team South needed a fast start and they get that with wins to Ella Murray and Laura Fellows in the Girls Matches. Adam Derbas backed that up with another victory and all of a sudden the contest was back on.
Riley Millers, Brij Ingrey and Harry Cleare responded for Team North with big victories, but Cameron Jackson and James Hynes gave the Southerners hope with fighting wins in the middle order. With Brandon Vella and Riley Willcox both holding leads for South in the Final Two matches and Toby Cooper earning another point for North, it meant the score was locked at 11.5 all with the final match going down the 18th hole.
Bailey Milford did enough to defeat Will Burkinshaw 1up, seeing Team North crowned champions for the first time.
JNJG would like to thank all the Regional Academies for being involved and supporting the Golf Programs over the last 12 months and congratulations to all athletes invovled in the first ever North vs South Cup.
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Team North Take Lead Into Singles
Team North will take a 7.5 - 4.5 lead into the final round of singles after the second round Fourball finished locked at 3-3.
Isaac Outridge and Willow Harris were once again the standout on Day 2 for North, with another dominant performance on the Riverside Oaks layout. Harris and Outridge combined for seven birdies in their 6&4 victory, with only five players left with a perfect 2-0 record after the second round. Matt Hanckel and Lyle Keith are the other unbeaten players on Team North, pairing together in the fourball to take down Adam Derbas and Rhys Vella.
Team South fought back in the fourball, with Ella Murray and Laura Fellows impressing in the Girls match to win 4&3. Eddie Ward has been the pick of Team South so far, combining with fellow Illawarra Academy of Sport team mate Ethan Harvey to remain undefeated after a 2&1 victory.
The final round of matches sees 12 points up for grabs, with the Singles to take place on the Bungool course at Riverside Oaks on Sunday Morning.
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North Take Control After Rd 1 Foursomes
Team North have taken control of the inaugural North vs South Cup after a dominant performance in the opening round foursomes.
Led by the impressive Isaac Outridge and Willow Harris, who were one under par through 13 holes to win their match 6&5, North have taken a commanding 4.5 - 1.5 lead on the first day. Youngsters Lyle Keith and Josh Hawkshaw were also impressive for Team North, winning by the same 6&5 scoreline. Eddie Ward and Brandon Vella were the sole highlight for Team South, winning the final 5 holes in their 6&4 victory.
The second round of matches, to be played in the fourball format, will begin shortly.
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The 2018 North vs South Cup
Round 1 of the 2018 North vs South Cup begin this afternoon at Riverside Oaks.
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