New Zealand golfer Joanna Ke.
Photo: Champions of Champions
Dunedin schoolgirl Joanna Ke has annihilated her rivals to win the under-nine girls title at the world Champion of Champions golf tournament in Northern Ireland.
Joanna finished a staggering eight strokes clear after the three-round tournament played over 27 holes at Lough Erne in County Fernmanagh.
The nine-year-old had rounds of 36, 38 and 39 over the three days to finish four-over par.
The tournament, which drew 260 junior golfers from 40 countries, had nine age-group categories.
Joanna, who was born in China and attends Columba College in Dunedin, has been coached for the past two years by Otago professional Shelley Duncan.
Duncan posted about the win on Instagram.
“Awesome effort. Tough weather conditions on Friday, super proud of her.”
Joanna, who plays off a 12.9 handicap, gained entry into the world championship after finishing second at an Australian tournament.
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