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VICTORIAN U16 JUNIOR CLASSICS - OVERVIEW

Stuart Appleby Junior Golf runs these popular events 4 times throughout the year. Generally played on the last Friday of each school holiday period, these events are a great challenge for regular junior players and a stepping stone for those children looking for their first competitive experience.

Historically played as Under 12, the age divisions have been enlarged to incorporate children up to Under 16. The Australian Pitch'n'Putt course in Mulgrave provides an ideal venue for these events, with prizes for boys and girls awarded in age divisions and for gross and nett (using the "Aust Pitch'n'Putt Callaway System"....no handicap required to compete).

Played over an 18 hole layout of testing short Par 3s, and concluding with a sausage sizzle, a participation certificate, and a 2 for 1 return play vouvher, these events are great fun for all the family....and often form a child's first competition experience. Thanks are extended to Phil Shaw-Dennis and the team at the Australian Pitch'n'Putt for their support.

The format of play is a 9am shotgun start, with play generally taking around 2.5 hours to complete. Presentations are held afterwards and the event winds up around lunch time.

Conditions - Vic U16 Junior Classic

VICTORIAN U16 JUNIOR CLASSICS - HISTORY AND RECORDS

The Victorian Junior Classics commenced in 2004 as a way of providing young players with a competitive experience in each school holiday period. Many of the state's best players have started off playing in this event.

The tournament has had many multiple winners over the years, but two players have really excelled over the tricky layout. Bianca Ling and Matias Sanchez have won a combined 18 events with Matias winning 11 times and establishing the tournament record of 47 (7 under par) which included a hole in one.

Vic Junior Classic - Honour Roll

Record scores by age are listed in the table below.

AGE GROUP	GROSS SCORE - BOYS	GROSS SCORE - GIRLS	TOURNAMENT RECORDS
Under 8 Under 10 Under 12 Under 14 Under 16	Matias Sanchez - 59 Matias Sanchez - 55 Matias Sanchez - 52 Matias Sanchez - 47 Zac El Kurdi - 48	Angelique Vaxalis - 67 Dannielle Hu - 69, Kay Bannan - 69 Naysa Sohail - 57 Olivia Lewis - 61 Abbey Trinca - 55	Matias Sanchez - 47 Abbey Trinca - 55

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2013 VIC JUNIOR CLASSICS

DATE	TEE TIMES	ENTRY FORM	DRAW	RESULTS
Term 1 - Friday, January 25 Term 2 - Friday, April 12 Term 3 - Friday, July 12 Term 4 - Thursday, September 26	9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start	Closed Closed Entry Form Not available	Closed Closed Not available Not available	Results Results Results Results

BUMPER FIELD AT VIC JUNIOR CLASSIC - April 12, 2013

A near capacity field of 65 eager juniors teed off in the Vic Junior Classic this morning at the Aust Pitch'n'Putt course. The weather was perfect and some great scores were returned, including some new age record scores.

Overall winners were first time winner Bodie Gardner, who returned a round of 55 and Nasya Sohail, with Nasya now winning 4 times in a row. A check of the event history sees Bianca Ling's 5 wins in a row in 2006/7 as the record.

New age record scores were returned by Angelique Vaxalis (U8 girls) and Nasya Sohail (U12 girls).

Congratulations to all the winners on the day.

NAYSA IN A 3 PEAT - January 25, 2013

The first of the 2013 Vic Junior Classics was played at the Australian Pitch'n'Putt course in Mulgrave today. The boys winner was Stuart Tennison who fired a two under par 52 to win by 3 strokes.

The girls section saw Naysa Sohail (pictured right) win her third title in her last 3 starts, with a score of 57. Naysa becomes only the second girl to achieve a 3 peat in the long running tournament.

Our thanks to Phil Shaw Dennis and his team for hosting the event and their support of junior golf.

2012 VIC JUNIOR CLASSICS

DATE	TEE TIMES	ENTRY FORM	DRAW	RESULTS
Term 1 - January 20 Term 2 - April 12 Term 3 - July 13 Term 4 - Sept 27	9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start	Closed Closed Closed Closed	Closed Closed Closed Closed	Results Results Results Results

TERM 4 - NAYSA GOES BACK TO BACK!!

The Australian Pitch'n'Putt course was a picture as fine conditions greeted the players for the Term 4 Junior Classic.

The overall champs were Kurtis Flakemore returning a great score of 54 (even par), whilst Naysa Sohail went back to back with a score of 62.

Other age winners were Ben Powell(U8), Ayden Johnston(U10), Kurtis Flakemore (U12), Charlie Falconer (U14), Ashni Solanki (U10) and Naysa Sohail (U14). Full results and age winners are in the table above.

TERM 3 - TWO NEW WINNERS CROWNED!!!

The Australian Pitch'n'Putt course was again a wonderful venue to conclude the July school holiday events. A near full field took part, with two new winners emerging in Nasya Sohail and Brendan Lee, with scores of 59 and 62 respectively.

Other age winners were Nivethan Kanthan(U8), Bodie Gardner(U10), Matthew Griggs (U12), Brandon Benson (U16), Kay Bannan (U10) and Jaz Gardner (U16). Full results and age winners are in the table above.

TERM 2 - WINNERS GETTING YOUNGER!!!

What a beautiful morning for all players in the Term 2 Junior Classic. The winners were 10 yo Karl Vilips shooting 57 to take out the boys title and 6 yo Angelique Vaxalis shooting 68 to take out the girls. Angelique is the youngest overall winner in the event's history.

Other age winners were Ben Powell(U8), Aydin Nguyen(U10), Charlie Falconer (U12), Hamza El-kurdi (U16), Kay Bannan (U10) and Simran Singh (U16). Full results and age winners are in the table above.

Also of note was a hole in one recorded by Campbell Hill from Bendigo. Congrats on a top shot!

TERM 1 - SHANNIAH AND DAVID TAKE IT OUT!!!

Shanniah Fernando has taken out her second consecutive U16 Junior Classic with a score of 63. David Lawlor has won his first junior classic with a score of 57, 3 over par, around the tricky layout. With an encourgaing number of U8's and U10's in the Term 1 Classic, the longevity of this popular event seems secure. Everyone had a terrific time on the course and enjoyed Deb's yummy sausages afterwards. Congratulations to all the prize winners and well done to all participants and parents for making it a great event.

Full results and age winners are in the table above.

2011 VIC JUNIOR CLASSICS

DATE	TEE TIMES	ENTRY FORM	DRAW	RESULTS
Term 1 - January 21 Term 2 - April 21 Term 3 - July 15 Term 4 - October 6	9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start	Closed Closed Closed Closed	Closed Closed Closed Closed	Results Results Results Results

TERM 4 - SHANNIAH AND ANTONY CONTINUE THEIR GREAT FORM!!

Shanniah Fernando and Antony Majstorovic have taken out the Term 4 Junior Classic. Antony shot a great score of 55, one over par, with Shanniah returning a score of 61.

Nivethan Kanthan (U8), Bodie Gardner(U10), Charlie Falconer and Kieran Vogels (U14) were the other boys winners.

The course was beautifully presented and as always a tricky test for all players.

TERM 3 - FIRST TIME CHAMPS!!

Cold and foggy conditions didn't deter 42 young golfers as they happily took to the course for the Term 3 Victorian U16 Classic at the Australian Pitch'n'Putt course, Mulgrave. 11 year old Tai Chu and 14 year old Georgia Nankivell both played very well, sealing their maiden wins in the overall Championship.

Tai won by 4 shots from Shannon Balthazaar while Georgia edged out Jaz Gardner by just one shot. Both Tai and Georgia made impressive acceptance speeches at the presentation of prizes! Well done!!

6 year old Lucy Lawlor was awarded the encouragement prize, having taken her first step towards participating at a competition level. Congratulations Lucy. Full results can be found in the table above.

TERM 2 - YOUNG GUNS TAKE OUT JUNIOR CLASSIC

11 year old Hilary Wealprasert and 13 year old Stuart Tennison have both claimed victory in the girls and boys Victorian U16 Classic, at the Australian Pitch'n'Putt course, Mulgrave.

Elise Ruffolo (14) and Karl Vilips (9) were hot on their heels with 67 and 59 respectively.

All competitors enjoyed a sausage sizzle and drink after their game, and received a Participation Certificate and voucher for a return free round, with thanks to Phil Shaw-Dennis and his team at the Pitch'n'Putt course!

TERM 1 - ZAC AND ABBEY TAKE OUT JUNIOR CLASSIC

The first of the Vic Junior Classics for 2011 saw some great scores across all the age divisions and another hole in one! Linley Ooi playing in her first golf competition hit the perfect shot on the 4th hole. Zac El-Kurdi won the boys overall with a fantastic 48, 6 under par. This is the second best score ever recorded at the event. Abbey Trinca scored her fifth win in a row, and her best score, with a terrific score of 1 over par 55.

Full results are in the table above.

2010 VIC JUNIOR CLASSICS

DATE	TEE TIMES	ENTRY FORM	DRAW	RESULTS
Term 1 - January 29 Term 2 - April 9 Term 3 - July 9 Term 4 - October 1	9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start 9am shotgun start	Closed Closed Closed Closed	Closed Closed Closed Closed	Results Results Results Results	Images Images Images Images

TERM 4 - MATIAS AND ABBEY TOO STRONG!

Friday 1st October 2010:

What a beautiful spring day!! The Pitch'n'Putt course was superbly presented and the sunny skies look great for scoring. Little did we all know that Matias Sanchez would have a day out and eclipse his own scoring record and have a hole in one.

Abbey Trinca also stamped her authority on the girl's section with her fourth straight win.

But there were many excellent scores returned:

Jaz Gardner won the girls U12 title, while in the boys the age champs were Scott Maizels (u16), Matias Sanchez (u14), Ben Lawlor (u12), Christian Ivak (u10) and Branten Kindler (u8). Girls nett winners were Elise Ruffolo (u16) and Maddeline Hilliard (u12) with boys Thomas Schuhkraft (u16), Shannon Balthazar (u14), Kieran Vogels (u12), Bodie Gardner (u10) and Noah Barnes (u8).

TERM 3 - HOLE IN ONE SEALS THE TITLE WHILE TRINCA SCORES "THREE-PEAT"!

Friday 9th July 2010:

What a day!! Ben Lawlor aced the 1st hole to take the 'Boys Champion' title, while Abbey Trinca's 56 (2 over par) was the best girls score recorded in the event's 12 year history!

Hillary Wealprasert won the girls U12 title, while in the boys the age champs were Mathew Day (u16), Stuart Tennison (u14), Ben Lawlor (u12), Christian Ivak (u10) and Bodie Gardner (u8). Girls nett winners were Georgia Nankivell (u16) and Konomi Matsumoto (u12) with boys William Newman (u16), Matias Sanchez (u14), Harrison Whykes (u12), Aaron Nguyen (u10) and Barry Lo (u8).

TERM 2 - BROTHERS SHARE HONOURS & TRINCA GOES BACK TO BACK!

Friday 9th April 2010:

It seems the El Kurdi family must have a magic ingredient in their water! Zak, 15 and Hamza, 13, will no doubt be comparing tonight where they could have each gained ground on their score of 57, as they share Boys Champion title honours in the Term 2 Under 16's Classic.

7 time winner of this event, Matias Sanchez, finished 3 shots back on 60, to win the U12's division. Matthew Himbury won the U10's with 69, and tiny, tiny Zenting Kong set the U8's field alight firing an incredible 68!

Abbey Trinca proved her skill as Girls Champion, claiming back to back victories with 63, 6 shots clear of Zoe Larrieu. Jaz Gardner won the U12's in style, with the U10's proving to be a mighty battle where 8 year old Montana Lewis won by a single shot and showed she's hot on the heels of talented big sister Olivia.

Full results are listed in the table below.

The 'Australian Pitch & Putt Course' in Mulgrave was again in superb shape, and all the players had a tremedous day of testing golf, great friendship, a yummy sausage sizzle, and terrific prizes.

If you can't wait for the next U16's Classic scheduled for April 9th, be sure to enter in the Victoria Pitch & Putt Ch'ship being played there on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st February. Open to kids and adults it's sure to be a highly enjoyable event. Contact venue manager Phil Shaw Denis for full details & entries.

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