Cooper Moore joins illustrious company

Christchurch golfer Cooper Moore has joined some illustrious company with the 2024 New Zealand Eagles' Golf Society golfer of the year award at the Hastings Golf Club.

Dating back to 1967, the trophy sports such names as Sir Bob Charles, Phillip Tataurangi, Steven Alker, Lydia Ko, Danny Lee, Tim Wilkinson, Daniel Hillier, Amelia Garvey and Josh Geary.

Moore, 15, was invited to play in the Eagles society annual 36-hole tournament during the 2024 convention. He shot a personal best 63 at Hastings then an excellent 66 at Napier Golf Club. Other big names to have played in the event are Michael Campbell, Craig Perks, Gareth Paddison and Marilyn Smith.

The 15 societies throughout New Zealand each nominate players for the award, which is given to the outstanding junior boy or girl. The criteria obviously involves success on the course but also involves input from the coach, the district association and proving to be a good person. Moore certainly exhibits all the right qualities. — By Neville Idour.