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"Pretty cool": Kiwi teen claims victory at prestigious junior golf event

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 31 May 2025, 3:42pm
16-year-old golfing sensation Cooper Moore from Christchurch. Photo / BW Media / Golf New Zealand
16-year-old golfing sensation Cooper Moore from Christchurch. Photo / BW Media / Golf New Zealand

"Pretty cool": Kiwi teen claims victory at prestigious junior golf event

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 31 May 2025, 3:42pm

Cooper Moore's clawed his way from five shots back to claim victory at a prestigious junior golf event in Hong Kong. 

He's been crowned the Asia-Pacific boys champion after making four back nine birdies to finish two clear of the field at nine-under-par. 

The 16-year-old Cantabrian had to navigate a half-hour mid-round weather delay. 

He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his win and his continued rise through the ranks of amateur golf. 

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