NSW Junior Reduced to 54 Holes as Storm Halts Play
(5:15pm - Wednesday 16th December 2020)
The NSW Junior was reduced to 54 Holes after play was suspended (at 4:19pm) and then officially cancelled (at 5:07pm) as storms rolled through the Southern Highlands and hit Mt Broughton on Wednesday afternoon.
As a result, Jeffrey Guan (The Australian) and Josh Robards (Newcastle) were declared joint winners of the NSW Boys Championship and Sophie Yip (Concord) recorded a five stroke victory in the NSW Girls Championship.
If we're being honest, the premature end to the final event of the year sums up what 2020 has been like.
Rain threatened all week and a shortened tournament was always on the cards, however when the Tuesday night storm passed through in the early hours of the morning and cleared before play was due to start Wednesday, the chance to play 72 Holes was still alive. Play begun early at 6:30am on Wednesday morning with all players informed that 72 Holes was the goal, however if the predicted storms did hit and play abandoned, the result at 54 Holes would stand.
And at 4:19pm, it looked like that was exactly what was about to happen.
The storms rolled down through the Blue Mountains from the North and as play continued and the leaders made the turn, all eyes turned to the weather radar as the storm got closer. With the skies getting darker and before the rain hit, play was suspended and all players brought from the course to the safety of the clubhouse. Less than an hour later, as the storm began to really close in, play was abandoned.
Guan and Robards shared the 54 Hole lead at nine under par and as a result were declared joint winners, a fitting result after three fantastic rounds. Both players picked up their first JNJG Major Title, Robards in his final Junior Event before heading off to US College in 2021 and Guan after a number of impressive performances in the previous years depsite giving away age and size to his rivals.
The NSW Girls was more clear cut, with Yip breaking away from the chasing pack late in round three with birdies on three of her final four holes.
Almost half of the 62 players who made the cut had finished their final rounds, with the leading Boys and Girls completing 12 Holes before play was abandoned.
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Play Suspended at NSW Junior
(4:19pm - Wednesday 16th December 2020)
Play has been suspended at 4:19pm at the NSW Junior as lightning storms creep up on Mt Broughton.
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Yip Takes Control with Birdie Blitz as Robards Charges
(1:30pm - Wednesday 16th December 2020)
Sophie Yip (Concord) has taken control of the NSW Girls Championship on Wednesday morning at Mt Broughton. She heads into the afternoon final round with a five shot lead after shooting a three under par 69 in the third round.
Josh Robards (Newcastle) has made a charge in the NSW Boys to take a share of the lead with 18 holes to go. Robards fired a 68 to join overnight leader Jeffrey Guan (The Australia) at nine under par, with Jye Halls (NSW) two shots back.
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Final Round of NSW Junior Underway
(7:00am - Wednesday 16th December 2020)
Despite the threat of rain, the final round of the NSW Junior is Underway with 36 Holes to be played on the final day.
The course has held up really well with the overnight rain and the forecast for today now isn't as bad. Remember - things can change throughout the day and if storms do happen to roll through and get us and not all players finish later this afternoon, the result at 54 Holes will stand.
Play well today, and say your morning prayers to the weather Gods!!
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Yip and Scaysbrook Lead, Guan Takes Control of the Boys
(7:00pm - Tuesday 15th December 2020)
Sophie Yip (Concord) and Ella Scaysbrook (Newcastle) will head into the final round of the NSW Girls Championship with a share of the lead after playing superb rounds on Tuesday afternoon.
Overnight leader Yip fired a two under par 70 and looked to have opened up a nice lead on the chasing pack until the young gun from the North Coast made her move. Scaysbrook made the turn at even par before picking up three birdies on the back nine as the weather turned to sign for a 69 to join Yip at one under par.
Brielle Mapanao (The Australian), Michelle Moon (NSW) and Ann Jang (Toukley) share third place at three over par, four shots off the lead.
Jeffrey Guan (The Australian) has taken control at the NSW Boys Championships with a second consecutive 68 at Mt Broughton Golf and Country Club. On another strange Summer day, Guan reeled off seven birdies for the second straight day and takes a two shot lead into the final day of play.
Guan leads playing partner Jye Halls (NSW), who backed up his opening 68 with a 70 on Tuesday morning. Josh Robards (Newcastle), who shared the overnight lead with Guan and Halls, sits one shot further back in third place after fighting back with four birdies in the final six holes to sign for a 71.
Round 3 will begin tomorrow at 6:30am as planned, however a decision will be made at 6:00am as to whether or not we will be playing 36 Holes. The other option (if the weather does look like it's going to be horrible) is to reduce tomorrow to only 18 Holes and reduce the Tournament to 54 Holes.
The Boys Cut fell at +10, with 42 players at that score or better.
The Girls Cut fell at +15, with 20 players at that score or better.
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JNJG State Age Champions Decided
(6:00pm - Tuesday 15th December 2020)
The JNJG State Age Champions have been decided at Mt Broughton after the opening 36 Holes of the NSW Junior Championships.
Prize Winners - JNJG State Age Championships
Boys 13 Years Champion- Harry Whitelock (Royal Canberra) 153
Boys 13 Years Runner Up - Vidur Subramaniam (Ryde Parramatta) 154
Boys 13 Years Nett Champion - Lachlan Lau (Roseville) 136
Boys 13 Years Nett Runner Up - Braxton Reynolds (Campbelltown) 141
Girls 13 Years Champion - Ann Jang (Toukley) 147
Girls 13 Years Runner Up - Nara Sin (Lynwood) 155 cb
Girls 13 Years Nett Champion - Brooke Botting (Everglades) 135
Girls 13 Years Nett Runner Up - Ebony Park (Carnarvon) 141
Boys 14 Years Champion - Harry Atkinson (Kurri) 143
Boys 14 Years Runner Up - Riley Millers (Avondale) 145
Boys 14 Years Nett Champion - Brenton Tran (Asquith) 143 cb
Boys 14 Years Nett Runner Up - Paolo Monforte (Bonnie Doon) 143
Girls 14 Years Champion - Ella Scaysbrook (Newcastle) 143
Girls 14 Years Runner Up - Rebecca Zhao (The Lakes) 154
Girls 14 Years Nett Champion - Marissa Hronis (Marrickville) 132
Girls 14 Years Nett Runner Up - Michelle Bang (Toukley) 145
Boys 15 Years Champion - Jake Riley (Toronto) 145
Boys 14 Years Runner Up - James Li (Avondale) 150 cb
Boys 15 Years Nett Champion - Nelson Sargent (Braidwood) 138
Boys 15 Years Nett Runner Up - Lachlan Weir (Carnarvon) 144
Girls 15 Years Champion - Claire Shin (Twin Creeks) 148
Girls 15 Years Runner Up - Ella Murray (Dubbo) 156
Girls 15 Years Nett Champion - Emily Mollard (Royal Canebrra) 141
Girls 15 Years Nett Runner Up - Hollie Fuller (Grafton) 145
Boys 16 Years Champion - Jeffrey Guan (The Australian) 136
Boys 16 Years Runner Up - Jye Halls (NSW) 138
Boys 16 Years Nett Champion - Stevan Babic (Cumberland) 141
Boys 16 Years Nett Runner Up - Kade Webber (Stonecutters Ridge) 145
Girls 16 Years Champion - Sophie Yip (Concord) 143
Girls 16 Years Runner Up - Brielle Mapanao (The Australian) 147
Girls 16 Years Nett Champion - Michelle Moon (NSW) 141
Girls 16 Years Nett Runner Up - Abbey Bull (The Australian) 148
Boys 17 Years Champion - Fletcher Murray (Bonnie Doon) 144
Boys 17 Years Runner Up - Jacob Dundas (Mona Vale) 151 cb
Boys 17 Years Nett Champion - Mitch Jones (Long Reef) 140
Boys 17 Years Nett Runner Up - Declan O'Donovan (Avondale) 146 cb
Girls 17 Years Scratch - Jasmine Driscoll (NSW) 152
Girls 17 Years Runner Up - Annika Rathbone (The Australian) 153
Girls 17 Years Nett - Silka Solomon (Royal Canberra) 143
Girls 17 Years Nett Runner Up - Charlotte Huynh (Moore Park) 146
NSW Country Boys Champion - Jye Halls (Mollymook) 138
NSW Country Girls Champion - Ella Scaysbrook (Newcastle) 143
NSW Boys Champion of Champions - Harry Atkinson (Kurri) 143
NSW Girls Champion of Champions - Ella Scaysbrook (Newcastle) 143
Rain Back Again for Round Two
(6:00am - Tuesday 15th December 2020)
The cold and misty rain has returned for the second round of the NSW Junior Championships, as players strive to make the 36 Hole Cut later this afternoon.
Jeffrey Guan (The Australian), Jye Halls (NSW) and Josh Robards (Newcastle) share the lead at four under par in the NSW Boys, whilst Claire Shin (Twin Creeks) and Sophie Yip (Concord) share the lead in the NSW Girls.
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Three Way Tie as Boys go Low
(7:00pm - Monday 14th December 2020)
Josh Robards (Newcastle), Jeffrey Guan (The Australian) and Jye Halls (NSW) have taken a share of the lead after the opening round of the NSW Junior Championships. Playing in his final Jack Newton Junior Golf Tournament, 18 Year Old Robards shares the lead with two of the next generation Juniors in youngsters Guan and Halls (NSW), with the three State Team Representatives firing matching 68s as the weather cleared.
The afternoon field definitely had the luck of the draw as the rain disappeared with the boys taking full advantage with 14 players finishing the day at par or better. Sharing fourth at two under par and just two shots off the lead were Riley Millers (Avondale), Blake Phillips (Concord) and Orlando Janschek (St Michael's).
Lachlan Lau (Roseville) was the best in the Nett Division, firing a Nett 66 in the difficult morning conditions.
The top 40 Boys will make the 36 Hole Cut and qualify for Wednesday's final rounds, with 40 players currently sitting at five over par or better.
Boys Leaderboard - Click Here
Round 2 Draw - Click Here
Shin and Yip Lead NSW Girls
(2:00pm - Monday 14th December 2020)
Claire Shin (Twin Creeks) and Sophie Yip (Concord) have handled the difficult conditions best to take the opening round lead at the 2020 NSW Junior Championship at Mt Broughton.
On a day where persistent misty rain and cool winds swept across the beautiful Southern Highlands layout, Shin and Yip stayed patient to fire matching one over par 73s. The long-time rivals lead by one shot from up and coming youngsters Ann Jang (Toukley) and Ella Scaysbrook (Newcastle), who share third at four over par.
In the Nett Division, Marissa Hronis (Marrickville) stood out with a Nett 66, one shot clear of Ebony Park (Carnarvon) and Emily Leong (Bonnie Doon) who fired Nett 67s.
The top 20 Girls will make the 36 Hole Cut and qualify for Wednesday's final rounds, with 22 players currently sitting at eight over par or better.
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Round 2 Draw - Click Here
2020 NSW Junior Underway at Mt Broughton
(7:00am - Monday 14th December 2020)
The 2020 NSW Junior is underway at Mt Broughton Golf and Country Club.
After originally being postponed in July due to the Coronavirus, the tournament has found a home in the Southern Highlands with wet weather expected throughout the week.
Play is underway, with 215 players taking the course.
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Round 1 Draw - Click Here
Round 2 Draw - Click Here
