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‘Junior Golfer of Year’

OUTSTANDING junior golfers have been recognised at the 2023 Jack Newton Junior Golf presentation evening, with Bankstown’s Harry Gourlay, 14, named the Sub Junior Boy of the Year.

Champion junior golfer Harry Gourlay with his trophy.

 

Not only that but last week only missed out by one point qualifying for the Australian Golf Open which would have seen the teen going up against professionals from around the world.
The Picnic Point resident and East Hills High student has had a massive 12 months, regularly competing for overall victories despite battling injury.
At the Harvey Norman Sydney Week of Golf in January, he held the overall lead late in the final round, finishing fifth and just two shots outside the playoff.
After a long injury lay-off, he returned with a third place finish at the Illawarra Junior Masters, again competing for the overall title.
After another break due to injury, he returned just in time for the Jack Newton International Junior Classic.
After losing in a playoff at this event a year ago, he went one better this time around, getting his name on the trophy.
This was a huge achievement considering 16 countries were taking part.
He backed up this great performance the following week, making it back-to-back Jack Newton Junior Golf Major Events in the space of a few days with a dominant victory at the Fayde Junior Matchplay.
With his dreams of turning professional maybe nearer than he hopes, Harry says he has to prepare mentally and physically before a competition.
“Consistency in golf is everything and to get these trophies was very exciting,” he said.
Next up later this month, Harry will take on all of the winners in the Jack Newton Classic, vying for the Champion of Champions trophy.