SCHOOL GOLF STARS COMPETE FOR NATIONAL HONOURS

Young Queensland golfers will be competing to retain the Craig Parry Shield as part of the under-12 school sport Australia Invitational Golf championships in Brisbane next week.

Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said Wynnum Golf Club would host the championships from 21-25 October.

“The students have been selected for their hard work, talent and skill and I’d like to congratulate them and wish them every success,” Mr Welford said.

“It’s even more exciting that the Queensland players have the opportunity to defend the shield on home soil.

“Thirty-six players in all will compete in the championships – eight boys and four girls from each state – New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

“Both male and female competitors will compete in individual and team events during the four-day championships.

“It’s a great opportunity for these young athletes to compete at a high level while meeting and sharing experiences with their peers from across the country.”

Mr Welford thanked the dedicated teachers and school staff who had worked hard to make the championships a success.

The Queensland students competing in the Australia Invitational Golf championships are as follows:

• Viraat Budhwar– Metropolitan Region
• Matthew Chung – Metropolitan Region
• Chris Ikin – Metropolitan Region
• Dean Jamieson – Metropolitan Region
• Kota Kagasaki – Gold Coast Region
• Tiger Lee – Metropolitan Region
• Kade McBride – Gold Coast
• Jordan McCarthy – Metropolitan Region
• Annie Choi – Gold Coast
• Anthea Galvin – Metropolitan Region
• Tiffany Lewis – Metropolitan Region
• Lauren Mason – Sunshine Coast Region

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