54 Hole Tournament
History
This year the Newman and Brooks 54 Hole Tournament will be played at the Harvey, Bunbury and Sanctuary Golf Club's between the 18th and 20th of July which will attract junior players from around the state vying to join former champions including current US PGA Tour professionals Greg Chalmers and Michael Sim and current European Tour Players Brett Rumford and Kristie Smith.
Trophies
Gross and Nett trophies will be awarded to age division winners and runners up, seperate trophies for boys and girls. Daily prizes will also be provided for better scores. Players without an official Australian handicap is not eligible for the nett trophies.
Entry Form Coming Soon!
2011 Newman and Brooks 54 Hole Junior Tournament
Played on 20, 21 and 22 July at Busselton Golf Club, Dunsborough Lakes Golf Resort and Capel Golf Club
A field of 60 juniors ventured south to tacke three of the best courses the South West has to offer in the annual Newman and Brooks 54 Hole Junior tournament.
Day one at Busselton Golf Club threatened to be a washout with severe storms forecase. Fortunately the course withstood the rain and all players completed their rounds. For the boys, Tom Hulme from Joondalup contested a brilliant opening round of 1 over, 73. In the girls, a small field contested for the title as many were playing at the Women's State Amateur in Wanneroo. Hira Naveed from Melville Glades stamped an early lead with a 7 shot lead over Mandurah's Jessica Whitting.
Day two was played in damp conditions in Dunsborough Lakes Golf Resort. Hulme backed his opening round with another one over par, 73. Meanwhile, Paul Forrester from Joondalup fired an even par 72 to leave him joint leader into the final round.
The standard of golf was high on the third round at Capel Golf Club. Lukas Michel from Lake Karrinyup came from behind and shot a three under par, 69 making him the winner of the event, 8 shots ahead of Hulme and Forrester.
In the girls, Hira Naveed never lost her lead and won 8 shots ahead of her nearest rival, Whitting after 54 holes of tough golf. Both champions now join an illustrious list of former winners that include Shani Waugh, Stephen Leaney and Kristie Smith.
Lukas Michel (LKCC) - overall winner for boys
