Subramaniam, Arcus Win Marathon Week of Golf
(7:00pm - Friday 12th January 2024)
Vidur Subramaniam (Ryde Parramatta) secured a wire-to-wire victory at the 2024 Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf, dominating the competition over 90 holes and finishing with an impressive 11-shot victory.
The 17-year-old comfortably maintained his seven-shot lead from the final round's start, leaving his competitors struggling to catch up. Subramaniam showcased his skills with five birdies in the first nine holes, ultimately concluding the tournament at 13 under par. In the final round, he posted a remarkable score of 65, finishing the day four under par.
“It’s good to be back after an injury and playing some good golf. I’m feeling pretty good,” he added.
“I was under a bit of pressure because I haven’t been in a position like this for a long time and I think being able to consolidate from a position like that, it feels pretty good.”
Throughout the five-day tournament, Subramaniam consistently performed well, recording scores of 66, 70, 74, 66, and 65.
“90 holes is a bit extreme but we got through it.”
“I’d like to thank my parents. They’re always with me at tournaments and I think that helps me thrive.”
In the runner-up positions, Darcy Mackay of The Australian and Ti Fox of Concord tied for second place, both finishing at two under par. Fox was also the winner of the boys 14-15 division. Toukleys Blake Cranston took out the boy’s 12-13 division with a final score of plus nine.
Securing victory after delivering the lowest round of her JNJG career earlier in the week, 17-year-old Zoe Arcus (Cromer) maintained her lead and clinched the win with a final score of one under par after the five rounds.
Expressing her satisfaction, she commented, "I'm feeling pretty good; it was a long five days, but I got it done."
Despite feeling fatigued at the start of the final day, Arcus resolved to push through and give her best effort to emerge victorious. The tournament's highlight was her two outstanding rounds at four under par. Her scores for the week included 76, 76, 68, 67, and 76.
"This is my biggest win yet, so that's pretty fun."
Securing the second position was Catalina's Sophie Eppulstun, finishing with a score of plus two after an impressive three under par round today, which featured an eagle on the 16th hole. Third place went to Sahara Hillman-Varma from Concord with a score of plus four.
In the girls 12-13 division, Sarah Quan of Killara emerged victorious with a birdie on the second playoff hole, while Jia You of Concord claimed the 14-15 division with her score of plus 27.
All the winners from this week are set to compete at the Bonville Champions Trophy at the end of the year.
Subramaniam, Arcus Extend Lead at Strathfield
(3:00pm - Thursday 11th January 2024)
Overnight leader Vidur Subramaniam (Ryde Parramatta) has extended his lead at the 2024 Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf with a stellar performance on Thursday at Strathfield Golf Club. The 17 Year-Old fired a five under par 66 to lead by seven shots heading into the final round, with 15 Year-Old Ti Fox (Concord) the closest challenger after a six under par 65 of his own.
Joining the age division leaders in the final group on Friday will be Darcy Mackay (The Australian) and Chayse Thorpe (Concord). Mackay couldn't quite back up his fantastic round at Lakeside with a one over par 72,whilst Thorpe moved into the final group courtesy of an outstanding 67.
The Top 8 Boys (mixed across both age divisions) will play together in the final round, with the leading players set to get underway at 9:30am.
Not to be outdone by the boys, Girls overnight leader Zoe Arcus (Cromer) also impressed in the fourth round, firing a four under par 67 to extend her lead with 18 holes to play. Sahara Hillman-Varma (Concord) started well before finishing with an even par 71, remaining in second place.
The leading girls will get underway at 12:30pm on Friday.
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Mackay, Arcus Makes Moves at Lakeside
(5:00pm - Wednesday 10th January 2024)
Darcy Mackay (The Australian) was the big mover at Lakeside Golf Club Camden during the third round of the Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf. The 16 Year Old from Western Sydney scorched around the course with a bogey free, five under par 67, moving into second place.
Overnight leader Vidur Subramaniam (Ryde Parramatta) continues to lead the Boys Division, following up his opening rounds of 66-70 with a two over par 74 to sit a four under par for the tournament. Mackay's round means the lead has been reduced to just two shots, with Enzo Moon (Lynwood) and Cooper Grant (St Michael's) also flying up the 16-17 Years Leaderboard on Wednesday with rounds of 68 and 69 respectively.
Zac Oyston (Wollongong) holds a one-shot lead in the Boys 14-15 Years Division after a third round one under par 71. He leads playing partner Ti Fox (Concord), who matched Oyston with a 71 of his own on Wednesday. 71 was also the score 13 Year Old Blake Cranston (Toukley) fired around the impressive Lakeside course, opening up a seven shot lead in the 12-13 Years Division.
Zoe Arcus (Cromer) turned in the lowest round of her JNJG career to take the lead in the Girls Division at Lakeside GC Camden. The Northern Beaches girl made six birdies in her her four under par 68 to turn an eight-shot defecit into a one shot lead with two rounds to play.
Overnight leader Sahara Hillman-Varma dropped to second place, firing her second straight round of 77, whilst NSW Junior State team player Sophie Eppelstun roared into contention just two shots further back after a two under par 70 of her own. Annoushka Maikap (Stonecutters Ridge) holds a one shot lead in the Girls 14-15 Years Division, with Sarah Quan (Killara) taking the lead in the Girls 12-13 Years.
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Vidur, Sahara Lead at Liverpool
(7:30pm - Tuesday 9th January 2024)
Overnight leaders Vidur Subramaniam (Ryde Parramatta) and Sahara Hillman-Varma (Concord) continue to lead the way at the 2024 Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf.
Hillman-Varma couldn't quite recapture the form that saw her record a career low round of seven under par at Cabramatta on Monday, however a three over par 77 at Liverpool extended her lead to seven shots after the second day of play. Zoe Arcus (Cromer) moved into third position, with a round of the day 76 (+2) on the testing Liverpool layout.
Subramaniam maintained his lead at the top of the Boys Division, the lead extending to three shots after a second straight under par round on Tuesday morning. Chayse Thorpe (Concord) is doing the chasing, matching Vid with his own two under par 70, the duo the only Boys in red figures at the end of the second day.
The tournament moves to Lakeside Golf Club Camden on Wednesday, with play getting underway at 6:30am.
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Sahara Singing in the Rain at Cabramatta
(4:30pm - Monday 8th January 2024)
In at times very heavy rain, Vidur Subramaniam (Ryde Parramatta) and Sahara Hillman-Varma (Concord) have taken the lead at the Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf at Cabramatta.
2023 Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf Winner, Sahara Hillman-Varma (Concord), found her form from last year and stormed out in front, shooting the best round of the day. The 16-year-old finished with a remarkable seven under par round of 67, which included an eagle on the third hole.
“I’m feeling pretty good, it was a solid round. My short game was really good,” she said. “The rain was tough because I didn’t have weather gear, but it didn’t last too long luckily.”
Second on the leader board behind Hillman-Varma is Concord’s Emily Leong and Annoushka Maikap of Stonecutters Ridge, both on two under par.
Subramaniam delivered an impressive performance with a four-under-par round of 66. Despite an initial bogey, Subramaniam quickly regained his composure, showcasing exceptional skill by recording seven birdies throughout the day.
Trailing closely behind Subramaniam by a slim margin of just one shot is Harrison Cleary from North Ryde, finishing the day at three under par. In the boys' division, a trio currently shares the third position. Darcy Mackay (The Australian), Zak Marsh (Cabramatta), and Chayse Thorpe (Concord) all concluded today's opening round at one under par.
The Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf moves to Liverpool on Tuesday, with the JNJG Under 12 Tour Sydney Week of Golf also getting underway.
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Sydney Week of Golf Begins at Cabra
(7:00am - Monday 8th January 2024)
The 2024 Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf is underway at Cabramatta Golf Club. Over the next five days, more than 150 kids will battle it out over 90 holes of golf, one of the longest junior tournaments anywhere in the world.
In addition, almost 60 players will tee it up in the first ever JNJG Under 12 Tour Week of Golf, played on the middle three days of the Sydney Week of Golf.
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2024 Harvey Norman Week of Golf
(9:00am - Monday 27th November 2023)
Entries are OPEN for the first event of the JNJG 2024 Calendar Year, the Harvey Norman Week of Golf.
This year, the Harvey Norman Week of Golf will be split into three different events, with the Harvey Norman A.C.T Week of Golf moving to Murrumbidgee, the Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf remaining one of the only 90 Hole Tournaments anywhere in the world, and the introduction of the JNJG Under 12 Tour Week of Golf, the first of 3 Major JNJG Events for the Under 12s this year.
Harvey Norman A.C.T Week of Golf
Venue - Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club (change to GLGC frum Murrumbidgee at late notice due to a freak storm and parts of the course at Murrumbidgee being closed)
Date - Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th January, 2024
The Harvey Norman A.C.T Week of Golf is a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and Golf Australia Junior Order of Merit (GA OOM) event. The tournament will take place at Murrumbidgee Country Club and is limited to just 112 of the best juniors from right around the world.
Handicap Guidelines do apply!
Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf
Venue - Cabramatta GC, Liverpool GC, Lakeside GC Camden, Strathfield GC, Muirfield GC
Date - Monday 8th to Friday 12th January, 2024
The Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf is one of the only five day, 90 hole tournaments, anywhere in the world. The tournament will be played on five different courses in five days, mainly in the South-West of Sydney. The tournament is limited to 180 players aged between 12 and 18 Years of Age, with entries are taken on a first in - best dressed basis.
Yes - you read that right!! This event is open to 18 Year Olds who get the chance to play in a farewell JNJG Tournament before leaving the Junior Ranks.
All players must be a member of a golf club and hold an official 18 Hole Golf Australia Handicap to take part.
JNJG Under 12 Tour Sydney Week of Golf
Venue - Liverpool GC, Lakeside GC Camden, Strathfield GC
Date - Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th January, 2024
The JNJG Under 12 Tour Sydney Week of Golf is a three day, 54 hole tournament. The tournament will be played on three different courses in three days, mainly in the South-West of Sydney. The tournament is limited to 60 players aged 11 Years and Under, with entries are taken on a first in - best dressed basis.
All players must be a member of a golf club and hold an official 18 Hole Golf Australia Handicap to take part.
Not sure which event to play? Contact JNJG General Manager Dale Hughes today!
