PHILIPSBURG:--- There were 75 junior full-time participants on a weekly basis at Mullet Bay Golf Course. An additional 25 participants came from time to time. The active schools participating were CIA, Learning Unlimited, Sister Regina Primary School, St Dominic Primary School, Seventh Day Adventist School. Independent children (Schools less than 4 kids) were from St Joseph Primary School, Sister Magda School, Charlotte Brookson Academy, Hillside Academy, Ecole Jean de La Fontaine and homeschooled children.
Awards were handed out for the R&A 2023 Junior Golf SXM Open and other additional awards were given for various other tournaments throughout this past Junior Golf season. On hand were Board Members, James Park (Junior Golf Board Member), Jan Peter Holtland (Tournament Board Member) and Keith Graham (President SMGA).
The top 25 golfers from this past season received recognition, as they received their Certificate of Completion for their specific level, as well as a medal. Then the top 10 finalists from the Open were awarded their medals and trophies.
The evening was graciously hosted by Marigot Yacht Club. Special thanks to Roberta Ceccarelli for being the Master of Ceremonies, as she interviewed the children throughout the evening.
Detailed were the results of The 2023 R&A Junior SXM Open.
1st Place - Arhan Baharani - Learning Unlimited Age12
2nd Place - Maxime Rosa - L’Ecole Au Bord de L’Eau Age 8
3rd Place - Elia Bevilacqua - L’Ecole Jean De La Fontaine - Age 12
4th Place - Amir Baharani St. Maarten Montessori Age 10
4th Place - Jaden Rumnit - Sr. Regina Age 12
5th Place Ben Aardema - Sr. Regina Age 10
The Junior Golf Program continues in October with exciting opportunities of not only learning golf but golf etiquette, the R&A 2024 Junior Golf SXM Open, the SMGA Drive Chip & Putt Tournament, Parent & Child Tournament and the 3 Country Tournament.
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