24-year old Jordan Zunic took out his second major Australian event at Palmerston amid emotional scenes to add to his dramatic breakthrough triumph at the NZ Open in 2015. Zunic was one of many in the field who were completely taken aback by their experience of their first visit to Darwin.
Even before wrapping up the tournament with a fine 13-under par total, ironically ahead of Darwin-born PGA TOUR China star Max McCardle, the New South Welshman was singing Darwin’s praises after spending time in the city, visiting the impressive waterfront precincts, even attending his first Australian Football match on the Saturday night before the final round.
“I’ve had an absolute ball up here this week.” Zunic said, “It’s my first time to Darwin and it’s definitely going to hold a special place in my memory bank, that’s for sure.”
Other players spoke of how much they had also enjoyed soaking up Darwin’s sights and sounds, her historic WWII sites, the iconic Mindil Beach Markets and of sampling the great food and nightlife along Mitchell Street or at Skycity casino.
And those sunsets over the water, transforming the skies to staggering shades of ochre and plum red, are world famous and as expected, left an indelible impression on everyone.
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