2021 AIFN Golf Event at hit in FNQ
2021 AIFN Golf Event: Aboriginal Indigenous First Nation golfers tee off at first event in FNQ
The 2021 AIFN Golf Event was a hit with Aboriginal Indigenous and First Nation golfers. It was held on Thursday, Sept 30, 2021 at Innisfail Golf Club in Far North Queensland.
Congratulations to the winning team: John McCarthy, Leon Ambrum, and Kishaun Fejo took top honours for the competition, scoring a team total of 73, and winning closest to the pin.
Further congratulations go to to both Uncle Mac Brown for the longest drive, and Uncle John Jia for taking the player of the day.
Congratulations to Devonta Heron for taking out the up-and-coming champion. Anthony Edwards for the Happy Golfer and to Jordan who for his first ever game of Golf, got the amateur golfer of the day.
By all accounts, it was a wonderful day for all involved.
FINAL SCORES
Pos. | Player | Score (Par 70) |
1 | Johnny 1 + Michael 1 + Leon 1 | +3 (73) |
2 | John Jia + Uncle Mac + Many 1 | +6 (76) |
3 | Lachlan 1 + Mick Brown + Kishaun 1 | +8 (70) |
4 | Trent 1 + Jordan 1 + John 1 | +8 (78) |
5 | Herb 1 + Devonta 1 + Marcus 1 | +9 (79) |
Again congratulations on behalf of the A.I.F.N Golf committee, Herb Walsh, Trent Baptiste and Lachlan Biondi-Odo.
Special Thanks to Supporters and Partners
Thanks to Innisfail Golf Club for hosting the day. Thanks also to major prize sponsor Callaway Golf Australia New Zealand, as well as support from Drummond Golf, Golf Australia and Social Golf Australia.
ABOUT THE 2021 AIFN Golf Event
The 2021 AIFN Golf Event was the brainchild of John Fejo, a keen golfer who wanted to introduce the game of golf to Australian Indigenous and First Nation players. It is hoped that this first event will be the launching pad for more events in the future.
SEE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AIFN GOLF HERE