Darae Chung wins U14 Waikato Age Group championship

Darae Chung (Shandon member, and Wellington representative), was competing in the Waikato Age Group championship this week. After 27 holes of competition, she had a share of the lead for the U14 division. In a situation reminiscent of Lydia Ko at the Marathon Classic, Darae was tied with 2 other girls, and was required to go into a playoff situation.

As was reported by Waikato Golf... (http://www.waikatogolf.co.nz/newsarticle/25853)

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Silvia Brunotti, Subin Wui, and Darae Chung all finished with totals of 118 for their 27 holes.

The girls were taken down to the 18th Tee for a suddent death playoff. All three players hit the green with their approach shots on the first playoff hole, with Brunotti coming closest to birdie - her putt up the hill from 20 feet slammed into the back of the cup and jumped out the other side. All players had tap in pars and went back to the tee.

Silvia and Subin both hit their tee shots down the middle, with Darae finding the left hand trees. After Silvia hit her approach shot long left and Subin missed the green pin high right, it was up to Darae to see if she could find some magic from the trees. Darae punched out just short of the green. After hitting her 3rd shot to 4 feet, it put pressure on Silvia and Subin. Both players chipped on and missed their putts, leaving Darae the chance for the win with an uphill putt - which she rolled in the middle.

A nerve raking end to the event for the girls, but an exciting one all the same. Darae Chung from Shandon Golf Club (Wellington) took out the event, with Subin 2nd on countback and Silvia 3rd.

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Congratulations Darae - not only on winning the U14 Age Group division, but finishing 3rd overall in the girls competition.