70 Juniors from 12 different Regional Academies from across the state will participate at the Regional Academy Games this weekend at Tamworth & Longyard GC in North West New South Wales.
Defending Girls Champion Savannah Webb from the Western Sydney Academy of Sport will be back to defend her crown. Webb won this event by four shots last year, earning her a spot at the Bonville Champions Trophy. She had a flurry of wins last year including the Jack Newton Shield, the 14 years division at the NSW Junior Championships and the Macarthur Junior Masters, showcasing that she is one to beat.
Last years Runner Up, Illawarra Academy of Sport’s Sage Laird will be aiming to go one better this year in Tamworth. The St Michael’s Golf Club star had many outstanding performances last year including a win at the Murray River Junior Masters in the 14 & 15 Years Girls Division and a second place finish at the Brett Ogle Junior Masters.
Another one to watch is Toukley Golf Club member, Ava Prince. The Central Coast Academy of Sport representative has been in form as of late with a runner up finish in her age group at the Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf earlier this year and a solid showing at the State Junior Pennant Final.
In the Boys Division, defending Champion Oliver Nelson from the Southern Sports Academy will also be aiming to repeat history as he defends his crown this week. Nelson shot a two round total of one under to par to win the event by two shots last year. He also finished second overall at the Brett Ogle Junior Masters, fifth at the Murray River Junior Masters and just last week finished third at the Peter O’Malley Junior Masters.
Representing the South East Sports Academy, Catalina’s Alex Booth will be another one to keep an eye out for. Booth finished runner up in the Wagga Wagga Junior Masters in January with a total score of five under par. He will look to go one better at the Academy Games this weekend.
Also in the mix for this years title is Sydney Metro North’s Rory Page. The Manly Golf Club Member won his age group at the 2024 Brett Ogle Junior Masters with a two-round-total of one-over-par. He also finished in a tie for fifth over the past weekend at the Peter O’Malley Junior Masters, proving he is a top contender.
The Western Region Academy of Sport will be back to defend their team Championship Crown this year.The 2024 Runners Up Sydney Metro South will be out for revenge as they set their sights on team victory.
Play begins on Friday at 11am at both Tamworth and Longyard GC.
