Amazing Zoey Sophia Pápay at Champion of Champions!
Zoey made us very happy, when in Northern Ireland´s Enniskillen on the course Lough Ere Faldo Course won the girls category U9 and she can be proud of he title Champion of Champions´ World Champion! Congratulations and a huge thank you to Zoey!
A few questions for Zoey and her parents:
Zoey, big congratulations and a big thank you (this goes to parents and coaches as well). Where did you find out that you will be playing at Champion of Champions? If you remember...
My parents told me that based on my last year´s results, I am invited to the Champion of Champions. I was very happy about it.
How many times did you get to practice on the course at Lough Erne Golf Resort before the tournament? Did you have a chance to try both courses?
Yes, before the tournament I played three practice rounds, two at Castlehum and one at Lough Erne Faldo Course. To sum it up, I played for six days straight.
What were your goals at the start?
I was very excited and determined to win. Event he practice rounds indicated that I was in good shape.
Who was the first to congratulate you after the last hit?
My first congratulators were my parents, who hugged me and told me that they were proud of me.
Is the Champion of Champions trophy heavy?
Very much, I couldn´t even hold it during the winners´ photo shoot.
With the victory, you won the right to start next year at the tournament, Will you use this option?
I got very excited, because due to my schedule, I can´t participate in the qualification for this tournament.
Are you going to have big celebration at home (at the club)?
I received many congratulations from family, acquaintances, coaches, from the club. Everyone was very happy from my success and I believe there will be big celebration and I will get a lots of presents????
What tournament are awaiting you next? (so that we can keep our fingers crossed not only on our hands and also on our feet)
For coming up couple days I would like to rest and then I will be preparing for the Haribo Cup in France. Before that I will participate in TON and then the finals of U.S. Kids Golf Tour SK, where I´m defending the championship from last year.
And one more thing: Did you like playing better in Italy or in Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, because there were nicer but also more challenging courses
Results: https://mpg-championofchampionsworldchampionship.golfgenius.com/pages/8032774274659926385