28 July 2023, Issue 1170
Tasman tee-off! They’ll be challenging themselves over the ditch this August and hoping their hours of dedication pays off as they get on the greens with international competition. Tauranga Golf Club’s young amateur golfers Mitch Kale and Nathan Clark fly to Australia this Sunday, July 30, to
compete in golf tournaments, the Central Queensland Open, the Pacific Harbour Amateur and the Queensland Amateur. Their dedication is sure to show, with each practising their game for hours each week. “I’ve always loved just practising and working hard at things,” says 21-year-
old Aussie-born Mitch. For 18-year-old Nathan, he will take on international talent for the first time and reckons he’s ready for it. “I’ll just go over, play well, and hopefully win one,” says Nathan. Mitch says he can’t wait for fresh experience in the solo sport. “It’s just
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to gain some overseas exposure and put myself a little bit out of my comfort zone rather than just playing with people in New Zealand… it will just get the nerves flowing in a different way.” Read more on page 10. Photo: John Borren.