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arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>It was smiles all around as the NSW Open Junior Pro-Am kicked off at Stonecutters Ridge today. Some of the New South Wales budding junior stars enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play with one of Australia’s leading pro golfers
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>Professional Taylor Cooper, Harrison Sanchez (Muirfield), Luke Taylor (Gerringong) and Corey Rae (Cromer) were all smiles as they claimed their inaugural NSW Open Junior Pro-Am prize pack as the winning team.
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>Luke Taylor also claimed the “nearest the pin” on the 6th hole (120cm).
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>“It was a great event for pros to play with the juniors, the kids learn a lot,” Pro Taylor Cooper says.
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>The NSW Open Junior Pro-Am is an initiative of Golf NSW to encourage junior participation in golf and the NSW Open Golf Championship. F&M Supplies have come on board as the inaugural sponsor to support the new program.
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>“We’d love to see the week of the NSW Open be more than just a golf tournament for good players,” CEO Stuart Fraser says. “Juniors are the future of our game."
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>NSW Golf clubs were asked to nominate one of their leading juniors to enjoy the experience of playing alongside an Australian golf star on a championship course like Stonecutters Ridge.
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>And judging by the smiles on the faces as they handed in their score cards, everyone appeared to enjoy the day and the format.
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>“Hopefully days like today will inspire them to pursue further golf and be the best players they can be,” says Mr Fraser.
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>Golf NSW hopes the Junior Pro Am will be a permanent fixture.
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>“We’d like to do as much as we can for the juniors and make it bigger and better for them as well.”
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>"Hopefully we might see a star of tomorrow too,” Mr Fraser says.
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arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>Coming out to Stonecutters Ridge to enjoy the action? Then take a picture of yourself (or your mates) enjoying the event and use the hashtag #DEFININGLEGENDS or #NSWOPEN and post it on Facebook HERE or Instagram. We'd love to see your faces.
arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>The 2015 New South Wales Open Golf Championship will be played at Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club from 12 to 15 November 2015. The Championship forms part of the 2015 Australasian PGA Tour schedule. ENTRY IS FREE. For more information visit: www.nswopen.com
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