Kota Kinabalu: The 20th SGCC Junior Open this year will be held together with the SGA (Sabah Golf Association) Junior Tour 4th leg tournament at Sabah Golf and Country Club on August 29-30.
The junior open tournament is the club’s event to encourage juniors to excel in the sport and also as a platform for SGCC’s juniors under their development programme to showcase their skills.
As for the junior tour initiated by SGA, three out of six legs have been completed in Sandakan, Tawau and Keningau to date.
Tournament director and club captain Ng Loong Fah said they are targeting more than 100 entries.
“We are expecting more than 100 juniors from all over Sabah, Sarawak, West Malaysia and Brunei to compete.
“Bigger prizes and attractive lucky draws are expected as this is a joint event supported by various sponsors.
“To make the game more exciting, SGA will sponsor Transview vouchers worth RM5,000 for Hole In One and a sure to win Transview voucher for RM1,000 for nearest to pin,” he said.
The competition is divided into Group A (16-18 years old), Group B (13-15 years old) and Group C (10-12 years old).
Valid WHS (World Handicap System) handicaps are compulsory except for Group C where exemption can be obtained with recommendation letters from the club captain/professional coach.
Entry fee for all categories is RM250 per golfer and closing date is on August 20. Those interested are to call 088247533 or email to sgcckk.snr@gmail.com.