Alvarez and Keh Help New Zealand Win Astor Trophy For First Time
September 02, 2019 | Women's Golf
VICTORIA, B.C. – National Champion alumni Julianne Alvarez and Wenyung Keh helped New Zealand win the 2019 Astor Trophy this weekend, marking the first time in the 60-year history of the event that New Zealand has claimed the victory at Royal Colwood Golf Club in Canada. The five-country tournament is played every four years dating back to 1959.
The four-person team, consisting of Alvarez and Keh along with Amelia Garvey and Carmen Lim capped the win with a 3-1 singles win over Australia on Sunday. Keh earned a 2&1 victory in her final match while Alvarez earned a 3&1 win.
The winner-take-all singles competition was close but Garvey's comeback tilted the match in New Zealand's favour. Shortly after Keh clinched her match, Alvarez won her match 3&1. Keh was New Zealand's top player as she didn't lose a match all week and combined with Alvarez to win all four of their foursomes matches.
"Wenyung has been the smiling assassin all week,' said New Zealand coach Jay Carter.
The five team competition consisted of New Zealand, Great Britain & Ireland, Australia, Canada and South Africa. New Zealand finished the five-country competition with 3.5 points. Australia, South Africa and Great Britain & Ireland all had two points, while Canada finished with a half-point. Sunday's final match was a winner-take-all affair. Only New Zealand and Australia had a chance to win the Astor Trophy on the final day.
The four-person team, consisting of Alvarez and Keh along with Amelia Garvey and Carmen Lim capped the win with a 3-1 singles win over Australia on Sunday. Keh earned a 2&1 victory in her final match while Alvarez earned a 3&1 win.
The winner-take-all singles competition was close but Garvey's comeback tilted the match in New Zealand's favour. Shortly after Keh clinched her match, Alvarez won her match 3&1. Keh was New Zealand's top player as she didn't lose a match all week and combined with Alvarez to win all four of their foursomes matches.
"Wenyung has been the smiling assassin all week,' said New Zealand coach Jay Carter.
The five team competition consisted of New Zealand, Great Britain & Ireland, Australia, Canada and South Africa. New Zealand finished the five-country competition with 3.5 points. Australia, South Africa and Great Britain & Ireland all had two points, while Canada finished with a half-point. Sunday's final match was a winner-take-all affair. Only New Zealand and Australia had a chance to win the Astor Trophy on the final day.
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