2015 Pacific Games Ambassador is National Champ

2015 Pacific Games Ambassador, Kristine Seko, was named top winner of the National Amateur Golf Championship held over the Easter weekend at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club.

‘’It was a great thrill winning for me as my hope was to score better over the four day event, and I felt I’ve gave my best by playing solid and consistent enough which is all I want as a golfer in the major tournament,’’ said Seko.

‘’For me this win is more extra special as the Games Ambassador and also my third consecutive win at the National Amateur Championships (2013-2015).’’

It has been a great honour for her as she is looking forward to the Pacific Games in July just like any other golfer or athlete is to give her best in winning a medal for the sport.

Overall, it was a successful tournament enjoyed by all who participated.The National Amateur Titles was a preliminary to the major golf tournaments to select its Pacific Games Squad.

The next major tournament will be the Morobe Open hosted by Lae Golf Club from 23rd-26th April followed by the PNG Open back at Royal Port Moresby Golf Club from 30th April -3rd May. All PNG squad members are expected to compete. The results of these tournaments will determine the final squad of 5 men and 5 women for the Pacific Games.

The team preparations have been exceptional with Pom based squad members training six days a week of which four days are for skills building and two days are for competition time totaling up to 18 -22 hours a week.

As all eyes are on Pacific Games coming in July with some of the most beautiful golf courses in the Pacific Region, Golf promises to be an exciting competition at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club.So come support your team and see PNG’s own Kristine Seko as she represent our country in the competition.