30.8.2024
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The 2024 FISU World Championship Golf goes to Spain and Italy
The final day of the 2024 FISU World University Championship Golf started with an exciting situation, both in terms of results and conditions. The tee times started at 8AM from the 1st and 10th tees. After two hours, the rounds were halted due to a thunderstorm. Fortunately, the game was resumed about half an hour later in good, though slightly windy, conditions.
In the women's competition, the situation remained incredibly tight until the end. The lead changed multiple times throughout the day among South Korea, Italy, and Spain. The decisive moments came only on the final holes; Italy’s Anna Zanusso and South Korea’s Jung Won Choi both finished with par scores, and thus, Anna Zanusso, who started the day in the lead, was crowned the women's champion with a one-stroke lead (285) over South Korea's Choi (286). Spain’s Daniela Campillo Martinez finished third with a score of 289.
In the men’s competition, there was a close battle until the very end, with the lead shifting between the front and back nines. Excellent ball-striking was particularly evident on the back nine. The leading Spanish duo, Pablo Ereno Perez and Albert Boneta Cami, held the first and second positions throughout the fourth day, both finishing with par scores. France’s Louis Paulus moved into third place with par scores,, surpassing Hong Kong, China’s Alexander Hiu Wai Yang, who finished slightly behind Paulus with +2. Consequently, Pablo, ranked 47th on the amateur world list, secured the Student World Championship gold with an eight-under-par score, while his compatriot Albert claimed silver with a six-under-par score. France’s Louis Paulus took the bronze with a five-under-par score.
Women:
In the women’s team competition, Spain claimed victory with a score of -5. South Korea finished in second place with a score of -3, and Italy's team achieved third place with the same score of -3. In the men’s team competition, Spain dominated and won decisively with a score of -19. Canada’s team finished in second place with a score of -8, and Hong Kong, China took third place with a score of -5.
In the women's competition, the situation remained incredibly tight until the end. The lead changed multiple times throughout the day among South Korea, Italy, and Spain. The decisive moments came only on the final holes; Italy’s Anna Zanusso and South Korea’s Jung Won Choi both finished with par scores, and thus, Anna Zanusso, who started the day in the lead, was crowned the women's champion with a one-stroke lead (285) over South Korea's Choi (286). Spain’s Daniela Campillo Martinez finished third with a score of 289.
In the men’s competition, there was a close battle until the very end, with the lead shifting between the front and back nines. Excellent ball-striking was particularly evident on the back nine. The leading Spanish duo, Pablo Ereno Perez and Albert Boneta Cami, held the first and second positions throughout the fourth day, both finishing with par scores. France’s Louis Paulus moved into third place with par scores,, surpassing Hong Kong, China’s Alexander Hiu Wai Yang, who finished slightly behind Paulus with +2. Consequently, Pablo, ranked 47th on the amateur world list, secured the Student World Championship gold with an eight-under-par score, while his compatriot Albert claimed silver with a six-under-par score. France’s Louis Paulus took the bronze with a five-under-par score.
Women:
- Anna Zanusso, ITA – (-3)
- Jung Won Choi, KOR – (-2)
- Daniela Campillo Martinez, ESP – (+1)
- Pablo Ereno Perez, ESP – (-8)
- Albert Boneta Cami, ESP – (-6)
- Louis Paulus, FRA – (-5)
In the women’s team competition, Spain claimed victory with a score of -5. South Korea finished in second place with a score of -3, and Italy's team achieved third place with the same score of -3. In the men’s team competition, Spain dominated and won decisively with a score of -19. Canada’s team finished in second place with a score of -8, and Hong Kong, China took third place with a score of -5.
29.8.2024
After the 3rd day, Spain leads the men’s and Italy leads the women’s competition
The third day of competition brought warm and sunny weather, which was surely appreciated by both players and spectators. As with yesterday, today’s round also started with the men.
Spain’s Pablo Ereno Perez, currently ranked 47th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, shot a 66 (-6) and moved into the lead in the men’s competition. Hong Kong's Alexander Hiu Wai also delivered an impressive performance, shooting a 68 (-4) and moving up to third place. Japan’s Shohei Oda played well, carding a 69 (-3) and moving to sixth place. Spain’s Albert Boneta Cami, who performed exceptionally well on Wednesday, shot one over par and dropped to second place.
Men’s standings (after three days):
1. Pablo Ereno Perez, ESP (-9)
2. Albert Boneta Cami, ESP (-7)
3. Alexander Hiu Wai Yang, HK (-6)
Louis Paulus, FRA (-6)
In the women’s competition, the setting is very tight as they head into the final day. The leader up until now, Spain’s Daniela Campillo Martinez, had a challenging day (+7) and dropped to third place. Italy’s Anna Zanusso, ranked 102nd in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, played a solid round of 69 (-3) and moved into the lead. Spain’s Paula Francisco Liano had the second-best round of the day with a 70 (-2), improving her position to 7th place. South Korea’s Jung Won Choi continues in second place.
Women’s standings (after three days):
1. Anna Zanusso, ITA (-3)
2. Jung Won Choi, KOR (-2)
3. Daniela Campillo Martinez, ESP (par)
In the men’s team competition, Spain leads with a clear advantage at -16, Hong Kong, China is in second place with -5, and France is in third with -3. In the women’s team competition, Italy and Spain are tied for first place with a combined score of -4, and South Korea closely follows with a score of -3.
Both the individual and team competitions for the women head into the final day with intense competition.
Spain’s Pablo Ereno Perez, currently ranked 47th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, shot a 66 (-6) and moved into the lead in the men’s competition. Hong Kong's Alexander Hiu Wai also delivered an impressive performance, shooting a 68 (-4) and moving up to third place. Japan’s Shohei Oda played well, carding a 69 (-3) and moving to sixth place. Spain’s Albert Boneta Cami, who performed exceptionally well on Wednesday, shot one over par and dropped to second place.
Men’s standings (after three days):
1. Pablo Ereno Perez, ESP (-9)
2. Albert Boneta Cami, ESP (-7)
3. Alexander Hiu Wai Yang, HK (-6)
Louis Paulus, FRA (-6)
In the women’s competition, the setting is very tight as they head into the final day. The leader up until now, Spain’s Daniela Campillo Martinez, had a challenging day (+7) and dropped to third place. Italy’s Anna Zanusso, ranked 102nd in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, played a solid round of 69 (-3) and moved into the lead. Spain’s Paula Francisco Liano had the second-best round of the day with a 70 (-2), improving her position to 7th place. South Korea’s Jung Won Choi continues in second place.
Women’s standings (after three days):
1. Anna Zanusso, ITA (-3)
2. Jung Won Choi, KOR (-2)
3. Daniela Campillo Martinez, ESP (par)
In the men’s team competition, Spain leads with a clear advantage at -16, Hong Kong, China is in second place with -5, and France is in third with -3. In the women’s team competition, Italy and Spain are tied for first place with a combined score of -4, and South Korea closely follows with a score of -3.
Both the individual and team competitions for the women head into the final day with intense competition.
28.8.2024
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The 2nd day of the competition brought changes to the scoreboard at the 2024 FISU WUC Golf!
The second day of the competition (Wednesday) was kicked off by the men with early morning starts. In terms of conditions, there was no significant difference from the previous day, with the weather being cloudy and slightly windy. However, by the end of the day, the names on the scoreboard had changed. Albert Boneta Cami from Spain climbed to the top, by scoring the day's best result 66 (-6) The second-best round today was played by Finland’s Saku Halonen, who scored 68 (-4), boosting himself to a tie for 5th place. Switzerland’s Max Schliesing played also a good game today, carding a 69 (-3).
Men's results after two days:
1. Albert Boneta Cami, ESP (-8)
2. Louis Paulus, FRA (-6)
3. Pablo Ereno Perez, ESP (-3)
On the women’s side, the second day of competition was favorable for the South Korean team. All three of their players were in the top 5 after Wednesday's round. The best scores of the day were delivered by South Korea's Jung Won Choi and Italy's Anna Zanusso, both shooting 69 (-3). Jung Won Choi moved up to 2nd place on the leaderboard, while Italy's Anna Zanusso climbed to 3rd with her performance today. Spain's Daniela Campillo Martinez, who played excellently yesterday, shot one under par (-1) today and continues to lead after two days with a total score of (-8).
Women's results after two days:
1. Daniela Campillo Martinez, ESP (-8)
2. Jung Won Choi, KOR (-4)
3. Anna Zanusso, ITA (par)
Men's results after two days:
1. Albert Boneta Cami, ESP (-8)
2. Louis Paulus, FRA (-6)
3. Pablo Ereno Perez, ESP (-3)
On the women’s side, the second day of competition was favorable for the South Korean team. All three of their players were in the top 5 after Wednesday's round. The best scores of the day were delivered by South Korea's Jung Won Choi and Italy's Anna Zanusso, both shooting 69 (-3). Jung Won Choi moved up to 2nd place on the leaderboard, while Italy's Anna Zanusso climbed to 3rd with her performance today. Spain's Daniela Campillo Martinez, who played excellently yesterday, shot one under par (-1) today and continues to lead after two days with a total score of (-8).
Women's results after two days:
1. Daniela Campillo Martinez, ESP (-8)
2. Jung Won Choi, KOR (-4)
3. Anna Zanusso, ITA (par)
27.8.2024
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Amazing start to the 2024 FISU World University Championship Golf!
The 2024 FISU World University Championship Golf started on Tuesday morning with the women's competition. Daniela Campillo Martínez from Spain was the best player of the opening day with the result 65 (-7). The result is also the new field record at the Ruuhikoskigolf. Three players along Daniela reached result under par: Lucie Charbonnier FRA (-2), Jung Won Choi KOR (-1) and Elena Verticchio ITA (-1). Elena also scored a hole-in-one on 16th!
Spain leads the women's team competition after the first day with the result -4. Italy is on the second place with par and South-Korea is third (+1).
Men's competition was tight and the second day will start with very interesting setting. Louis Paulus FRA and William Forgues CAN are sharing the first place with the result 67 (-5). Alexander Hiu Wai Yang HK is third after first day with 68 points (-4). Situation behind TOP3 is also very interesting: eleven men scored result under par.
Hong Kong has taken the lead in men's team competition during the first day (-6). Canada is right behind with -5 and France is in third place with -3.
We can't wait to see what tomorrow and 2nd competition day will bring!
Spain leads the women's team competition after the first day with the result -4. Italy is on the second place with par and South-Korea is third (+1).
Men's competition was tight and the second day will start with very interesting setting. Louis Paulus FRA and William Forgues CAN are sharing the first place with the result 67 (-5). Alexander Hiu Wai Yang HK is third after first day with 68 points (-4). Situation behind TOP3 is also very interesting: eleven men scored result under par.
Hong Kong has taken the lead in men's team competition during the first day (-6). Canada is right behind with -5 and France is in third place with -3.
We can't wait to see what tomorrow and 2nd competition day will bring!
23.8.2024
Photo by: Tomi Natri / Suomen Golfliitto
Impressive lineup of players at Finland's first World Championships in Golf at Ruuhikosk
The 2024 FISU World University Championship Golf will be played in Kuortane and Seinäjoki next week, on 27-30 August 2024. The International University Sports Federation (FISU) awarded the World Championship to Finland, to Kuortane, and Seinäjoki a couple of years ago. This event will be the fourth FISU World University Championship which Kuortane Olympic Training Center has hosted, having previously organized events in floorball, wrestling, and orienteering.
The championships will feature 87 players from 20 countries around the world. In addition to the host nation, teams from Spain, Republic of Korea, Japan, Germany, France, Canada, South Africa, Peoples Republic of China, Australia, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Hong Kong, China, Belgium, Slovakia, Chinese Taipei, Switzerland, Czechia and Mongolia will be competing. The four-day event includes both individual and team competitions for men and women. Some of the top-ranked players participating, have world amateur rankings just outside the top 100.
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Finland will also field an impressive team with strong prospects for success:
Men:
Women:
Eeli Kujanpää and this year's 21-year-old Finnish champion, Helmiina Rutanen, will have the advantage of playing on their home course. However, the top Finnish name to follow is Elina Saksa, the 2023 Finnish Stroke Play Champion, who also played a key role in the recent Women's European Team Championship.
The Kuortane Olympic Training Center, which serves as the event's athlete village, is a familiar venue for FISU officials, as previous World University Championships have been organized there using the same format. Kuortane is a 30-minute drive from the Championship-level Ruuhikoski golf course, with daily bus transportation provided for the players.
Event organizing committee chairman Tapio Korjus eagerly anticipates the World University Golf Championships. "It is a privilege to host FISU World University Championships for the fourth time in the Kuortane area. We are committed to meeting the expectations of these games with well-managed events. Hosting the first Golf World Championship in Finland is a special honor for us. We aim to provide players and coaches from around the world with an unforgettable experience of Finland as a quality golf destination and a clean, safe, skilled, and international society."
Admission is free for spectators to watch world-class golf. The first day of competition is Tuesday, August 27th , with the winners being awarded on Friday, August 30th, in the afternoon after the fourth day of play. The competition starts every day at 8.00 am.
The championships will feature 87 players from 20 countries around the world. In addition to the host nation, teams from Spain, Republic of Korea, Japan, Germany, France, Canada, South Africa, Peoples Republic of China, Australia, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Hong Kong, China, Belgium, Slovakia, Chinese Taipei, Switzerland, Czechia and Mongolia will be competing. The four-day event includes both individual and team competitions for men and women. Some of the top-ranked players participating, have world amateur rankings just outside the top 100.
Men:
- Pablo Ereño Pérez, Spain – WAGR 49
- Javier Barcos Garbayo, Spain – WAGR 133
- Albert Boneta Cami, Spain – WAGR 149
- Wang Ngai Shen, Hong Kong – WAGR 175
- Max Schliesing, Switzerland – WAGR 181
- Anna Zanusso, Italy – WAGR 107
- Mathilde Claisse, France – WAGR 144
- Alessia Nobilio, Italy – WAGR 169
- Paula Francisco, Spain – WAGR 291
- Karolina Stara, Czech Republic – WAGR 294
Finland will also field an impressive team with strong prospects for success:
Men:
- Saku Halonen – WAGR 1793
- Eeli Kujanpää – WAGR 2832
- Aaro Pohjola – Handicap +0.4
Women:
- Elina Saksa – WAGR 851
- Helmiina Rutanen – WAGR 1958
- Erika Kilpeläinen – FAR 35
Eeli Kujanpää and this year's 21-year-old Finnish champion, Helmiina Rutanen, will have the advantage of playing on their home course. However, the top Finnish name to follow is Elina Saksa, the 2023 Finnish Stroke Play Champion, who also played a key role in the recent Women's European Team Championship.
The Kuortane Olympic Training Center, which serves as the event's athlete village, is a familiar venue for FISU officials, as previous World University Championships have been organized there using the same format. Kuortane is a 30-minute drive from the Championship-level Ruuhikoski golf course, with daily bus transportation provided for the players.
Event organizing committee chairman Tapio Korjus eagerly anticipates the World University Golf Championships. "It is a privilege to host FISU World University Championships for the fourth time in the Kuortane area. We are committed to meeting the expectations of these games with well-managed events. Hosting the first Golf World Championship in Finland is a special honor for us. We aim to provide players and coaches from around the world with an unforgettable experience of Finland as a quality golf destination and a clean, safe, skilled, and international society."
Admission is free for spectators to watch world-class golf. The first day of competition is Tuesday, August 27th , with the winners being awarded on Friday, August 30th, in the afternoon after the fourth day of play. The competition starts every day at 8.00 am.
