By Glenelg Junior member, Jack Buchanan (aged 12)
I travelled with my brother and family on 28th September to compete in the Srixon International Sub-Junior Classic held at Kurri Kurri Golf Club near Sydney.
I was able to play a practice round on the Monday with Aaron, Liam and another boy from The Grange and was happy to play well and shoot 79. It gave me a great chance to get a feel of the golf course before the completion started the next day.
On the first day Tuesday 1st October, I shot a 79 (nett 68). In the second round I played well again and shot 81 (nett 70) which put me in a great position for the last 2 days. Day 3 started well and although again I shot 81 (nett 70) I missed a couple of putts at the 18th which would have helped my position for the last day.
On the final round I started in tied 2nd place, only 7 shots off the lead. I was feeling confident with my game and I was happy to score 81 again, but a little luck on my side would have been great. I finished in 4th position in my age group (under 12) gross and tied 25th in the overall championship. I received a nice trophy for 2nd place in the nett event, shooting 10 shots under my handicap overall.
I had a great time playing with my brother, the other boys from Glenelg and especially the experience of playing and meeting boys of my own age from other parts of Australia. I would like to thank Glenelg Golf Club Foundation and everyone involved in the junior program at Glenelg for all their support and giving me the opportunity to travel interstate.
Jack Buchanan
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