Western Junior Golf Charity Day
Wednesday September 16, 2009
FWAS golfers Jeb Bishop, Matt Egan and Bradley Connelly (Warren) with golf
professionals, including Jack Newton, at the Western Junior Golf Charity Day at St
Michael’s Golf Club last Wednesday in Sydney. ▪ Photo contributed
Far West Academy of Sport (FWAS)
athletes Jeb Bishop, Matt Egan and Bradley Connelly (from Warren), travelled to Sydney last week to participate in the Western Junior Golf Charity Day at St Michael’s Golf Club.
Golf Professional Eddie Emerson, in conjunction with the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation (JNJGF), established the fundraising event in 2006 at his home club St Michael’s.
The funds raised from the golf day are used to support the development of junior golfers in Western NSW.
Last Wednesday, the event attracted over 140 city business identities.
While the final total is not yet confirmed, it is estimated that approximately $30,000 was raised.
FWAS golf scholarship holders attended the day as ambassadors for Western NSW junior golf.
Egan was honoured on the day by playing a round with Jack Newton along with major sponsor Andrew McKenzie from AGM Corporate Events.
Bishop and Connelly were presented with Australian Open polo shirts for the 2009 event which will be played at the NSW Golf Club in November.
FWAS scholarship holders will benefit from the funds which will support two major activities.
In January, the squad will travel to Sydney on the Bush to City tour where they will play some of the best courses in Sydney.
The funds raised will also be used to fund the two golf development camps held in Warren annually.
The next camp is set for October.
The FWAS will select its 2010 squad from those who attend this camp.
To be eligible for selection, junior golfers must reside within the Far West region, be aged from 13 to 17 years in 2010, participate regularly in local club events and have an official golf handicap.—contributed
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