With golf’s popularity soaring nationwide, 39 junior golfers aged six to 17 tee’d off at Glanville Golf Course in South Australia at Golf Australia SA’s Junior Par Three Event. As a non-handicapped event, Golf Australia SA encouraged junior golfers of all ages and abilities to try competitive golf.
With junior golf’s popularity soaring nationwide, 39 junior golfers have tee’d off at Glanville Golf Course in South Australia at Golf Australia SA’s Junior Par Three Event.
As a non-handicapped event, Golf Australia SA encourages junior golfers of all ages and abilities to try competitive golf.
Venue Manager Jerry Goonting said, “It’s great to see juniors aged anywhere from 6-17 years compete in events such as this, where we absolutely love seeing all the amazing talent shine through. Here at Glanville Golf Course we pride ourselves on being an inclusive environment, and try to encourage anyone to have a go at golf, no matter their age or ability.
“I’d like to congratulate all the competitors who participated in this memorable event and we eagerly anticipate welcoming more aspiring junior golfers to our greens.”
Through MyGolf programs across the state, juniors registered online through Golf Australia and competed in two age-appropriate categories. Golfers aged six to nine participated in a nine-hole event, whilst golfers aged 10 to 17 competed in 18 holes. As a nine-hole course, the older golfers were required to play the course twice.
Results for the day were awarded to:
Juniors 10 to 17 years – 18 holes
Boys: Cooper Lessure with a score of 58
Girls: Ellie Hughes with a score of 71
Juniors 6 to 9 years – 9 holes
Boys: Liam Wang with a score of 38
With a strong belief that golf is a game for everyone regardless of their physical ability, financial capacity, gender, cultural background or stage of life, Belgravia Leisure offer a range of beginner’s programs in partnership with Golf Australia and LGAs to encourage participation. For further information about the course, please visit the Glanville Golf Course website here.
