My Srixon International Classic experience – Liam Kennewell

Report by Liam Kennewell

I flew with Dad to Sydney on 29th September to participate in the 2013 Srixon International Sub-Junior Classic held at Kurri Kurri Golf Club in the Hunter region of NSW.

On the first day, Tuesday, 1st October, I started on the back nine and shot five over and brought it home with two over on the front for a total of 79, net 72.  In the second round the following day, despite very windy weather, I played well again with two over on the front nine and five over on the back for another 79, net 72.

Day three and I started only one shot from the lead in my age group (12 years and under), but I lost my swing and had a very bad day with an 88, net 81, and fell back to 4th position, nine shots from the lead.

On the last day, I still got to play in the final group which was a great experience for me.  I was calm and relaxed and shot two over on the front nine and birdied the 18th for another two over on the back – a total of 76 for the day (four over) and a net 69.  I still finished in 4th position in my age group, only six shots off the lead, and 25th in the overall Sub-Junior Classic event.

Click here for results from the Srixon International Sub-Junior Classic.

I had a great time playing my first big tournament and made a lot of new friends from all over Australia.  I would like to thank the Glenelg Golf Club Foundation for all their support as without it, I would not be able to attend events like this.  Finally I would like to thank Adrian Wickstein and everyone involved in the junior program at Glenelg for their help.

About the Glenelg Golf Club Foundation

The Club is committed to the ongoing support and encouragement of Junior Golf and as a result, the Glenelg Golf Club Foundation provided funding assistance to Liam to compete in this event in New South Wales.

Through the Glenelg Golf Club Foundation, we have identified Junior Golf as one of our key areas of importance.  As a result, the Club has focused on funding the ongoing development, training and promotion of Junior golf with proceeds raised through the Foundation.

This results in an outstanding, fully funded Junior Development Program at Glenelg Golf Club.

[intlink id=”2063″ type=”page”]Click here for more information on the Glenelg Golf Club Foundation.[/intlink]

[intlink id=”2039″ type=”page”]Click here for more information on the Club’s Junior Development Program[/intlink]