Big Tournaments To Wrap Up Coffs Harbour’s Festival Of Golf Coffs Coast Sport News Of The Area by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2020 Reigning North Coast Amateur Open champion Jason Barby could win the title again this weekend. Photo: Green Shoots Marketing A STRONG local contingent is expected to take the majority of prizes at Coffs Harbour Golf Club this weekend. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The North Coast Amateur Open and Ladies Classic usually attracts gun golfers from far and wide as the club’s annual Festival Of Golf draws to a close. This year is a bit different though with players less willing to travel long distances. Rod Moran (Forster-Tuncurry), Adrian Heffer (Moree) and Tyler Glavocih (Ballina) are the only confirmed starters from outside the Coffs Coast in the men’s event. Palm Meadows member Adam Hawkins, who finished in a tie for third in last year’s event, is entered to play this weekend but border restrictions may stop him from teeing up. Coffs Harbour Golf Club’s head professional Matt Allan said the small number of visitors playing doesn’t diminish the event considering the amount of hot local golfers the area has. “There’s no shortage of contenders,” Allan said. “Look to players like Logan Toms and young Billy Flanagan who are definite chances while the reigning champ Jason Barby is the hot favourite. “Aden Louez has hit some form at the right time too while David Rook has been playing some solid golf of late so he’s a real dark horse. “But I think Toms and Barby are going to be pretty hard to beat.” Big hitting left-hander Jack Pountney is often tipped to win on his home course but he can’t this weekend as he’s currently in Darwin playing in the Northern Territory PGA Championship. “It’s going to be a good tournament to watch from a local perspective,” Allan said. “Beck Goldsmith who finished third last year has been in some form.” Those trying to take the crown away from Coffs Harbour will be Kaylene Nash (Armidale), Jackie Rider (Port Macquarie), Hollie Fuller (Grafton) and Tiffany Paul (Crescent Head). It’s free entry for spectators and Sunday afternoon will those on top of the leaderboard playing in the final groups. By Brad GREENSHIELDS
