Tura Beach’s Casey Cook, 15, has been recognised as the South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) golf program athlete of the year.
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The award is an initiative of program partner Jack Newton Junior Golf.
Casey has continued to shine on the course this year, taking her handicap from 6.7 down to 1.8.
She represented Lumen Christi Catholic College in the recent School Sport Australia under 17s national golf championships.
Held in Canberra, Casey was one of six players to represent NSW in the girl’s team, which took on teams from around the country.
Officials said the championships were demanding and required physical and mental preparation.
The young star shone on the course, winning all but one of her many matches during the week.
A spokesperson for the school said Casey regularly competes against the players and it was great to see them join together as a team.
“It was a truly wonderful team effort and all of the girls ... were able to come together and represent their state with pride,” the spokesperson said.
The junior also attracted praise from the NSW team manager.
“At all times Casey demonstrated wonderful courtesy towards me and the boy’s manager, outstanding sportsmanship against her opposition and a truly inclusive manner towards her team mates,” NSW girls’ golf manager Denise Clune said.
The NSW team took on Queensland in the final and won to claim the Australian title.
SERAS executive director Garry Lane said it was a phenomenal performance from a young athlete.
“Casey certainly has a bright future in the game,” he said.