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LEADERBOARD
DAY 3, Wednesday 28 January 2010
Williams wins 2010 NSW Medal
Michael Williams (St. Michael’s Golf Club) has won the 2010 NSW Medal, with a score of 15 under (273) after four rounds. Played at both Newcastle and Muree Golf Clubs from 26-28 January 2010, Williams led going into the last day, and continued his strong form to secure the victory by two shots.
Yeon Jin Jong (Waverley Golf Club) had a fantastic final day, shooting four under and finishing with 12 under (275) to secure him second place.
Consistent rounds from Tim Hart (Indooroopilly Golf Club, QLD) saw him finish third scoring 11 under (276).
The players were put through their paces, with the Medal being played over 72 holes stroke play over three days. Day 1 – 18 holes, Day 2 – 18 holes, Day 3 – 36 holes. At the conclusion of Day 2, the field was reduced to a maximum of 60 players, plus ties. A seeded draw was completed for Rounds 3 and 4.
The top 32 players have now qualified to contest matchplay at The Royal Sydney Golf Course next week, 1-3 February. The eventual winner will be the 2010 NSW Amateur Champion.
For further information please contact Graeme Phillipson on 0416 057 965.
Jake Higginbottom puts one in on the ninth at Newcastle.
DAY 2, Tuesday 27 January 2010
Day 2 of the 2010 NSW Amateur Championship, held at Muree and Newcastle Golf Clubs, again produced some good scores.
Leading the field at the end of the days play with seven under are Reece Hodson (The Australian Golf Club) with a consistent 68 on both days, and Michael Williams (St. Michael's Golf Club) shooting 67 on Day 1 and 69 on Day 2.
Hot on their heels are Tim Hart (Indooroopilly Golf Club, QLD) and Jake Higginbottom (The Australian Golf Club), both on six under.
The 2009 Champion of Champions, played in conjuction with the Amateur over the last two days, was won by Alex Pitty (Wyong Golf Club) with a consistent 72 and 71, for a total of 143.
Runners up were Adam Downton (Ashlar Golf Club) and Michael Raseta (Mona Vale Golf Club) on 144.
The top sixty players (plus ties) will now contest the final 36 holes tomorrow, at Newcastle Golf Club. The leader(s) at the end of play tomorrow will be awarded the NSW Medal.
DRAW - DAY 3
DAY 1, Tuesday 26 January 2010
There were some great scores on Day 1 of the 2010 NSW Medal and Amateur Championship, being held at Newcastle and Muree Golf Clubs.
Leading the field with five under (68) is Blake McGrory (White Sands Country Club, QLD) and NSW State Squad member Michael Williams (St. Michael's Golf Club), both playing at Newcastle.
Those playing at Newcastle topped the field all around, with Yeon Jin Jeong (Waverley Golf Club, VIC) and Jake Higginbottom (The Australian Golf Club) tied for third with four under (68).
The best round at Muree was a three under par (68) by Pennant Hills member Callan O'Reillly.
Players will now swap courses tomorrow for another round.
Muree Golf Course is proving to be a little tougher than most expected.
Chris Akers (Bankstown) in action
Royal Sydney's Alex Hawley in action at Muree GC
Christopher Smith (Belmont / Pymble) plays to the 1st green at Muree
MEDIA RELEASE
Defending NSW Amateur Champion Michael Smyth (The Australian), 2008 Amateur Champion Michael Raseta (Mona Vale Golf Club), 2009 NSW Medallist Lincoln Tighe (Moore Park) and National Squad member Brendan Smith (Pymble Golf Club) head a quality national and international field that will tee it up on Australia Day to contest the 2010 NSW Amateur Championship. The Championship is one of the major national amateur tournaments, and is a National and World Ranking Event.
This year’s field is of exceptionally high quality, with leading amateurs from around the world including New Zealand, Scotland, Wales, America, England and Poland and many inter-state players. World No. 12 Matt Haines from England is expected to figure prominently.
Current Australian squad member Jason Scrivener (Mandurah Golf Club) and last year’s runner-up, Tim Hart (Indooroopilly) are likely to be the main contenders from the interstate visitors. The international presence is the strongest in many years, with New Zealand having sent its top four amateurs across to join the talent from the U.K.
Apart from these more senior players, there is also host of well credentialed local NSW junior talent who will be keen to take the titles and push their claims for State selection later in the year including Bonnie Doon juniors, Jordan Zunic and Jake Higginbottom.
“This championship attracts the best amateur golfers in the state, both young and old. With the final two players having played 6 grueling days of golf, it really is a test of skill, mental strength, and endurance”, remarked Graeme Phillipson, General Manager of Golf Programs at the NSWGA.
“This year we’ve got a mixture of people from interstate as well as internationals. It really is going to be a great tournament.”
ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP
The NSW Medal will be played at Newcastle and Muree Golf Clubs from 26-28 January 2010. It is four rounds of 18 holes stroke play, played over three days - 18 holes on the first day (Tuesday), 18 holes on the second day (Wednesday), and 36 holes on the third day (Thursday).
The field is evenly divided between the two venues for the first day’s play with players changing venues for their second round on the Wednesday. The leading 60 players plus ties after the first 36 holes qualify for the final 36 holes on the third day, played at Newcastle Golf Club. The winner of the 72 holes stroke play section of the Championship is the winner of the NSW Medal.
The 2009 Champion of Champions is open to the reigning Club Champion of each club in NSW, and played in conjunction with the first 36 holes of the Medal. The leading eligible player(s) at the end the completed stroke play rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday shall be the 2009 NSW Champion of Champion(s).
The leading 32 players from the NSW Medal will be eligible to compete in the NSW Amateur Championship Match -Play; each match played over 18 holes other than the Final which is played over 36 holes. The match play will be seeded, and will be played at The Royal Sydney Golf Club on 1-3 February 2010.
The morning session on the first day (Monday) will see all 32 players compete. The afternoon session will have the winning 16 players from the morning session playing another round.
Tuesday’s morning session, the quarter finals, has eight players competing, while the afternoon session and semi-final will see the top four players challenging for a spot in the Final.
Wednesday 3rd February is the Final, and the top two players will battle it out over 36 holes to be crowned the 2010 NSW Amateur Champion. Spectators are welcome.
The NSW Amateur Championship is the oldest major event for the NSWGA having first been played in 1898. The list of winners is a who’s who of NSW and Australian Golf greats with former winners including the likes of Bruce Devlin, Jack Newton, Tony Gresham, Brett Ogle, Peter O’Malley, Michael Campbell, Chris Campbell and Brendan Jones.
Scores will be available each day on the NSWGA website – www.nswga.com.au
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