Slovak success!

Historic success was only 14-year Slovak amateur Jakub Hrinda. He will play in this week’s European Tour tournament in Qatar when he triumphed at the Qatar Amateur Open. For the winner was then prepared a special reward – a wild card at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.

This is a huge success not only for Hrindu, but also for the entire Slovak golf. The continent is still only at the beginning of a long journey, each similar impulse, but he provides the energy that is definitely needed.

Everything important has happened in the Doha Golf Club, where the Qatar Amateur Open held January 8 to 10. After two rounds of shared leadership with American Thomas Strandemo, but on the home front nine has lost three shots and had to catch up.

It Hrindovi flourished. Very quickly took back two shots, and when played on the seventeenth hole birdie sensational, while the Americans lost the morning after bogey, to take the lead on the wound. Couples on the final eighteen only confirmed Slovak victory.

“I am very happy that I finally won the Qatar Open. For several years now watch the Qatar Masters and I dreamed that I played him once, “he said Hrinda, which ended a year ago at a tournament in Doha fifth.

But this year, she did not let anyone in front of him. After rounds of 71, 73 and 72 came into steam, which was enough to win: “I have worked hard to achieve it. My efforts finally paid off and I am excited about her victory. Birdie on the seventeenth hole proved to be the key. ”

James Hrindovi during the tournament kedil his father Daniel, while mom and sister supported him from behind of string. “I would like to thank so much for your support throughout my family,” said 14-year young man of one of the world amateur rankings in 1110. positions and Doha Golf Club plays six years.

Its long-term coach is Australian Martyn Roberts and his recommendations Jakub early reunited with coach David Carter, who works at the Albatross. But often off to Dubai, where the two met once.

“It’s an incredible accomplishment for someone so young. When I first met James last year, I was impressed. He behaves like a real pro tour. Awaiting him a long way, but James has everything you need to make him successful in the future, “Carter told us to address Slovak talent.

Jakub Hrinda enters the Qatar Masters at the age of 14 years and 305 days, thus becoming the youngest participant of the tournament in its history. Overcome historical writing Dominica Foose, who was two years ago when its participation of 15 years and 142 days.

If Slovak youngster also gets engaged during the live broadcast of the tournament, it remains to be seen.

Whether he succeeds, you will be able to watch from Wednesday to Saturday in our Golf Channel. Live broadcasts of the first and second round starts on Wednesday and Thursday in two three-hour blocks from 7:30 to 12:00.