Perth’s Maddison Hinson-Tolchard’s breakout year has continued after claiming medallist honours in the South Australian Amateur stroke play event at Flagstaff Hill Golf Club on Tuesday.
The reigning Australian Junior champion adds the medal to her collection in season 2018, following a successful trip abroad last month.
The 16-year-old didn’t have it all her own way, though, defeating Sydney’s Danielle Vasquez on the second playoff hole to clinch the honour.
The in-form Doey Choi finished third, a further three shots back, while Glenelg’s Charlie Jacobs rounded out the top four.
Hinson-Tolchard remained consistent throughout the two rounds in Adelaide, shooting an even-par 73 on Monday before a 74 on Tuesday was enough to force a playoff.
An eagle on the sixth proved vital in her quest for victory after three successive bogeys from the third almost derailed her shot at the title.
The victory was made even sweeter given the youngster had been ill throughout both rounds.
“It’s great to get a victory, particularly when I haven’t felt that great over the past two days,” Hinson-Tolchard said.
“Lucky enough for me, it didn’t affect my golf too much.”
The WA junior captain will enter the match play on Wednesday as the No.1 seed, taking on Mia Lines for a spot in the last eight.
Canberra’s Josh Armstrong took out the men’s amateur medal after blitzing the field to finish six shots clear of Jack Thompson and Toby Walker.
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