The final day of the 2024 Fore Golf Junior Matchplay at Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club was packed with excitement as 12 champions emerged from the intense competition.
Here’s a look at the final match results, winners are in bold:
Girls 13 Years & Under – Sophia Chau vs Sophie Tong
Girls 14 & 15 Years – Camilla Kim vs Kortni Houston
Girls 16 & 17 Years – Michelle Bang vs Rachel Lee
Boys 12 Years & Under – Ricky Fang vs Ethan Pak
Boys 13 Years – Jesse Linden vs Jayden Kim
Boys 14 Years – Riley Lam vs Jaden Hoang-Ngo
Boys 15 Years – Zac Oyston vs Charlie Peng
Boys 16 Years – Cooper Giddings vs Chayse Thorpe
Boys 17 Years – Harry Whitelock vs Darcy Mackay
Regional NSW Division – Annalese Mckee vs Ryan Hooke
Handicap Division 1 – Cooper Bickley vs Alexis Moanaroa
Handicap Division 2 – Zane Medlin vs Kai Tower
Sophia Chau from the ACT claimed victory in the Girls 13 Years & Under division with a 3 & 2 win over Sophie Tong.
Reflecting on the match, Sophia said, “It was tough and tiring, but I was trying not to think about it and just try my best. I’m feeling good.”
In the Girls 14 & 15 Years, Camilla Kim took down Kortni Houston 3 & 2.
“I’m feeling really good,” Camilla shared.
“I’ve played this tournament for three years now and I always went to the finals but never got to take the win, so it was good to take the win this year.”
The Girls 16 & 17 Years title was claimed by Rachel Lee from Avondale, who beat Michelle Bang 2 & 1.
“I’m feeling really great about my win,” said Rachel.
“I had really good shots out there and I really enjoyed myself today. My round with Ann this morning was really intense, but it was a good match. It was also a really good match with Michelle. I’d also like to give a shout out to Rebecca Zhao who was on my bag, super caddy.”
In the Boys 12 Years & Under, Ricky Fang of Oatlands secured a narrow 1 Up victory over Ethan Pak. In the Boys 13 Years, Newcastle’s Jesse Linden triumphed over Jayden Kim 4 & 3.
In the Boys 14 Years, Jaden Hoang-Ngo from Liverpool defeated Riley Lam 2 & 1. Meanwhile, in the Boys 15 Years, Zac Oyston from Wollongong won a tight 1 Up match against Charlie Peng.
“It was a bit of a grind at the start,” Zac said.
“I said to mum I wasn’t playing the best, but the wind stayed down during the day and a few good shots put me into a bit of momentum. And a big shout out to Finn Whitelock on the bag, that carried the vibes high.”
In the Boys 16 Years, Chayse Thorpe edged out Cooper Giddings with a 1 Up win.
“Oh it’s been tough, really hot, windy, and it’s been a tough 36 holes each day but it’s good to get the win,” Chayse said.
The Boys 17 Years title was claimed by Darcy Mackay from The Australian, who won 3 & 2 against Harry Whitelock.
In the Regional NSW Division, Grafton’s Annalese McKee won her match 3 & 2 against Ryan Hooke.
The Handicap Division 1 saw Alexis Moanaroa from Waratah defeat Cooper Bickley 1 Up, while in the Handicap Division 2, Zane Medlin from Gosford beat Kai Tower 2 Up.
“I played really well, and I had heaps of fun. I loved the course. Overall I just really enjoyed the time,” Zane said.
All of the winners will now head to the Bonville Champions Tournament in December.
