Hodges Surges to 7-shot Victory in Murray River Junior Masters

By Noel Rowsell

Western sydney junior Blake Hodges (erskine Park / st Dominics College / nsW GC) has taken out the 2023 JnJG Murray river Junior Masters, which was held at Howlong GC on 20-21st April.

Blake, who is also a member of both Dunheved GC and twin Creeks GC, shot a handy 71 on thursday to hold a 1-shot advantage on the leaderboard overnight, then was the only leading male player to maintain his form over the second round, edging away from the field for an impressive 7-shot victory and the title.

It was just as impressive a win for Blake in his Age Group, where he won by a staggering 17-shot margin over his closest rival.

Blake’s next JnJG tour event will be at the north Coast Junior Masters, which is being held at Kew GC over 6-7th May.