Young gun Gillard proves too strong in final of Super 6
ROYAL Hobart Golf Club’s Hunter Gillard took out the Tasmanian Junior Super 6 competition at Ratho Farm Golf Links last week.
The 16-year-old qualified for the event’s match-play rounds in third place with a three-over-par 73 on Wednesday.
Defending champion, Riverside’s Isaac Roberts, 16, was the No.1 qualifier with a one-over 71, while Tasmania Golf Club’s Eli Monaghan placed second overall with a two-over-par round 72.
Gillard defeated Tasmania’s Fletcher Ryan 2up, Tasmania’s Max Coventry 2&1 and Smithton’s Marty Sheehan 2&1 to qualify for his final berth.
Roberts looked set to defend his title with victories over North West Bay’s Eddison Lee 4&2 and last year’s runner-up Lachlan White from Tasmania 1up. However, it was to be Gillard
who claimed the 2021 Tasmanian Junior Super 6 crown, defeating Roberts 2&1 in the final on Thursday afternoon.
The Southern Country Golf Association would like to remind all competitors that entries for the 2021 Boys and Girls Championships are open.
The Boys and Girls Championships will be conducted on October 5 and are open to juniors aged under 18.
Colebrook Golf Club will host the event, which will be conducted over 18 holes.
Country Association officials also wish to advise all southern clubs that entries for the 2021 RHL Roberts Memorial Trophy are open.
The opening rounds will be at Pittwater Golf Club on August 29, with the semi-finals and final at Kingston Beach Golf Club on September 12. For further information on either event please contact Southern Country Golf Association secretary Bruce Eaton on 0488 286 260 or email bruceeaton@bigpond.com
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