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Korean kid swipes Australian ladies masters
Two years ago Amy Yang was brought to Australia as an immigrant kid by her caddie father who was convinced that his daughter had the potential to become a golf champ. She settled on the Gold Coast in Queensland and very soon came under the wing of renowned coach Lourie Montague.

Montague was astounded at the kid’s talent, flair for the game and absolute dedication. The kid got off the ground very quickly and Montague was happy to try her out in a huge competitive environment only for the exposure in big company and hoping that she would make the cut for her greater confidence. The result astounded all competitive golfers around Australia. She not only made the cut but also cracked a few stunning rounds to match with champion Catherine Cartwright and beat her in a sudden death play off.

The Royal Pines an international course of repute on the Gold Coast was the venue where Amy Yang won the $800,000 title event in dramatic style with scores of 69, 66, 69 and 70. The delightful Korean kid was the first amateur to win a major open title event in Australia and to add to her laurels she shot a ten under par 62 to win the Queensland amateur title on the Greg Norman designed course Glades. Her coach Laurie had this to say at the end of the title event "she's here to stay at the top with the world at her feet, just give her time"

Royal Colombo
While I write I was delighted to learn that another 'Lupperty' teenager has struck classy form with a stunning victory to take the Presidents prize at the Royal Colombo Golf Club. Avinesh NareshKumar one year ago showed tremendous potential with impressive returns and a few praise-worthy victories. Avinesh comes from a stock of excellent sportsmen. T. Jayalingham was a tremendous wicket keeper batsman who played with distinction at St. Thomas' and Tamil Union . Thiagalingam Nirmalalingam was a dangerous pacey and at golf he's an elegant, seasoned campaigner. Young Avinesh was in topping form to take the Presidents award beating a formidable string of players which included the amateur master Kumar Boralessa whom he beat by just one stroke.

Meantime Shrian De Soysa, President of the RCGC is floating about in Australia missing me by a couple of days each time…I'm sorry I failed to Capture him.
Tita Nathanielsz - Canberra, Australia

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