Round 4 - 2013 Srixon International Junior Classic - Maitland GC
Harrison Endycott (NSW) and Shelly Shin (NSW) have claimed victory at the 2013 Srixon International Junior Classic. Both players held comfortable leads heading into the final round and the pressure was on the rest of the field to chase them down if they wanted to claim victory.
Endycott headed into the final round four shots ahead of the field after his course record breaking seven under par 64 in round three. Blake Proverbs (QLD) had his work cut out for him to chase Endycott down, but started brightly and worked hard throughout his round. The final two holes added some tension as Proverbs birdied the 17th hole, while Endycott took bogey, however Endycott remained composed and settled for par on the final hole to claim a memorable two shot victory. Harrison fired rounds of 69, 74, 64, 70 (276) to claim his first overall JNJG major title.
Daniel Gale (NSW) finished six shots further back after the second best round of the day, a three under par 68, to shoot up the leader board and claim third place outright. New Zealand's Kadin Neho was fourth with four solid rounds. The leading four boys in the overall championship also finished in the same positions in the 17 years scratch title.
The boys 16 years title was a nail biter as two shots separated first and fourth. Frazer Droop (VIC - 290) clinched the title with a one shot win over the ever consistent Kevin Yuan (NSW - 291). Doug Klein (QLD -292) and Garrett Senia (QLD – 292) rounded out the minor places.
The boys 15 years title was a tight affair heading into round four with Blake Windred (NSW) tied with Jason Hong (NSW). Local knowledge proved vital as Windred powered away from his competitors with a final round 69 to claim a comfortable six victory over Minwoo Lee (WA).
In the girls championship, Shelly Shin (NSW ) sat atop the leader board in what is becoming a regular position for the young 15 year old. Shin held a four shot lead as the final paring of Shin, Amy Walsh (QLD) and Wenying Keh (NZ) set out ready to battle as the next generation of top junior girls. In the end however it was a one sided affair as Shin shut the door on her competition firing a course record five under par 67 to claim her first JNJG overall championship. In the end Shin (281) finished nine shots clear of Walsh (290) with Keh (295) finishing in third.
Shin broke the course record twice during the week with her first round 68, followed by her final round 67 in what was a memorable week for junior golf.
In the girls 16 years, Wenyung Keh (NZ) went into the final round with a one shot lead over Hannah Green (WA). A final round 74 from Keh (295) saw her settle herself at the conclusion of play four shots clear of Green.
In the girls 17 years, Amy Walsh (QLD) continued her dominance as she waltzed in with the win seven shots clear of her nearest rival (290). Julianne Alvarez (NZ) rounded out a solid week for the NZ team with her second place finish(297).
Overall Champions
Harrison Endycott (NSW) and Shelly Shin (NSW)
Boys 17 years
Scratch: H Endycotth (NSW) 276.
Nett:R Hogan (NSW 0) 286.
Boys 16 years
Scratch: F Droop (VIC) 290.
Nett Leader: G Senia (QLD 3) 280.
Boys 15 years
Scratch: B Windred (NSW) 290.
Nett: I Willoughby (NSW 9) .
Girls 17 years
Scratch: A Walsh (QLD) 290.
Nett: J Lee (SA +1) 308.
Girls 16 years
Scratch: W Keh (NZ) 295.
Nett: M Boyd (NSW 8) 297.
Girls 15 years
Scratch: S Shin (NSW) 281.
Nett: C Evreniadis (SA 6) 297.
For a full list of results and tournament information click here
Round 3 Srixon International Junior Classic - Maitland GC
The anticipation was high as the sun rose over Maitland GC on moving day. Cold and windy conditions were expected and with the threat of storms, round three was going to be the toughest day so far.
Day one leader, Harrison Endycott (Avondale) found his round one form and set the course alight. In cold and windy conditions, Harrison fired a course record seven under par 64. Harrison moved from tied fourth to hold the outright lead by four shots. Harrisons three round total of 206 put him in the drivers seat heading into the final round. Round two leader Blake Proverbs (QLD) was last to tee off and even in the cold conditions, managed to play solid golf. An even par round of 71 left Blake in outright second position (210) four shots behind Harrison. Kadin Neho (NZ) and Robbie Hogan (Cromer) sit a further four shots back (214).
Shelly Shin (214) continued to hold her nerve and sits atop the leader board after another solid one over par 73. Shelly holds a slender 2 stroke lead over Amy Walsh (QLD, 214) who showed her talent as the only female player to shoot a sub-par round. Amy’s one under par 71 has kept her in contention. Wenyung Keh continues to play solid golf and sits a further five shots behind Amy (221).
In the Teams Championship, NSW (430) has again edged further from Team NZ (440) and with only one round to play, a ten shot lead puts Team NSW in an almost unbeatable position.
With early rain and fog expected, then clearing to a fine day, the final round of the 2013 Srixon International Junior Classic looks set to turn on the weather and the golf.
Below is a full list of the leaders in each age division after round three:
Boys 17 years:
Scratch Leader: H Endycott (Avondale) 206.
Nett Leader: B Proverbs (QLD, +2) 213.
Boys 16 years:
Scratch Leader: K Yuan (The Australian) 216.
Nett Leader: G Senia (QLD, 3) 209.
Boys 15 years:
Scratch Leader: J Hong (Strathfield), B Windred (Monash) 221.
Nett Leader: S Hon (Bankstown, 11) 213.
Girls 17 years:
Scratch Leader: A Walsh (QLD) 216.
Nett Leader: J Alvarez (NZ, +1) 229.
Girls 16 years:
Scratch Leader: W Keh (NZ) 221.
Nett Leader: M Boyd (The Vinatge, 8) 221.
Girls 15 years:
Scratch Leader: S Shin (Concord) 221.
Nett Leader: C Evreniadis (SA, 6) 217.
For a full list of results from Round 2 click here.
Round 2 Srixon International Junior Classic - Maitland GC
Calmer conditions greeted players as they returned to Maitland Golf Club for the second round of the 2013 Srixon International Junior Classic.
Morning conditions were again favourable as a slight wind and cool temperatures greeted the early tee times. Expected strong winds were again forecast for the afternoon and were again going to challenge the field.
Boys overnight leader Harrison Endycott struggled to recapture his round one form and fell back from the leaders after a three over 74. Only four players managed to break par on the second day of play as the juniors struggled to adapt to the conditions. Blake Proverbs (QLD) 139, now sits atop the leader board with a slender one shot lead over New Zealand Amateur Champion Kadin Neho (NZ) and Robbie Hogan (Cromer) 140.
Girls overnight leader, Shelly Shin (Concord) 141, backed up her opening round 68 with the second best round of the day, a one over 73, to sit atop the leader board three shots clear of Hannah Green (WA) 144, with NSW Junior Girls Champion Amy Walsh (QLD) another shot further back.
In the Teams Championship, New Zealand (290) has cut New South Wales (285) lead to five shots after solid performances today. The teams championships will come down to the wire over the final two rounds.
With isolated showers and continued windy conditions, players will again face another tough day on the course as they head into the “moving day”.
Below is a full list of the leaders in each age division after round two:
Boys 17 years:
Scratch Leader: B Proverbs (QLD) 139.
Nett Leader: R Hogan (Cromer,SCR) 140.
Boys 16 years:
Scratch Leader: G Senia (QLD) 142.
Nett Leader: P Wood (Bayview, 11) 143.
Boys 15 years:
Scratch Leader: B Windred (Monash), J Pountney (Coffs Harbour) 147.
Nett Leader: B Watson (VIC, 5) 142.
Girls 17 years:
Scratch Leader: A Walsh (QLD) 145.
Nett Leader: J Alvarez (NZ, +1) 152.
Girls 16 years:
Scratch Leader: H Green (WA) 144.
Nett Leader: T Threlfo (Belmont, 13) 145.
Girls 15 years:
Scratch Leader: S Shin (Concord) 141.
Nett Leader: C Evreniadis (SA, 6) 142
For a full list of results from Round 2 click here.
Round 1 Srixon International Junior Classic - Maitland GC
The 2013 Srixon International got underway in overcast but calm conditions early this morning. Juniors from across the state, country and world teed off in the opening round of the biggest event on the JNJG golfing calendar. Those playing in the morning field made the most of the favorable conditions before strong winds and rain made their way over the Hunter region.
The race for the overall Boys Championship is tight after just 18 holes and players will need to produce four excellent rounds to secure victory. Avondale’s Harrison Endycott leads the way firing an opening round three under par, 68. Sitting just one shot back in a tie for second is Queenslander Blake Proverbs and The Australian’s Kevin Yuan. Five players are tied in fourth position a further shot back at one under 70.
The girls led the charge on the scoreboard today with Western Australia’s Hannah Green and NSW stalwart Shelly Shin carding opening rounds of four under par 68. Japan’s Mayu Hirota sits in outright third position at one under par 71.
Congratulations goes out to local Charlestown lad Bryce Pickin who holed out on the par three 11th and recorded the first hole in one of the event.
Below is a full list of the leaders in each age division after round one:
Boys 17 years:
Scratch Leader: H Endycott (Avondale) 68.
Nett Leader: D Reale (NSW, 5) 69.
Boys 16 years:
Scratch Leader: K Yuan (The Australian) 69.
Nett Leader: G Senia (QLD, 3), P Wood (Bayview, 11) 69.
Boys 15 years:
Scratch Leader: B Windred (Monash) 70.
Nett Leader: I Willoughby (Belmont, 9) 69.
Girls 17 years:
Scratch Leader: A Walsh (QLD) 72.
Nett Leader: M Dries (Gunnedah, 10) 77.
Girls 16 years:
Scratch Leader: H Green (WA) 68.
Nett Leader: R Vasandani (WA, 1) 71.
Girls 15 years:
Scratch Leader: S Shin (Concord) 68.
Nett Leader: M Hirota (JPN, +1), C Evreniadis (SA, 6), O Molino (Concord, 10) 72.
For a full list of results from Round 1 click here.
With reasonable weather conditions predicted for round two players will have the opportunity to post a good score.
If you are in the Maitland area make your way down to East’s Leisure and Golf Club and watch these world-class junior golfers.
