Bishop Druitt College student Milla Adamson has made history, becoming the youngest ever Bonville Golf Club Champion after an outstanding performance recently.

Competing on one of Australia’s most challenging and picturesque courses, Milla produced two days of exceptional golf, carding a 3-over-par on Day 1 and 4-over-par on Day 2, to secure the championship title.

Milla’s victory marks the culmination of a year of hard work and steady improvement, supported by her family, her mentors, and Bishop Druitt College’s High Performance Program and Golf Academy.

“Milla is an outstanding role model, not only for our aspiring golfers, but for all young girls who might be inspired to give golf a go after seeing her success,” said Natalie Titcume, Head of High Performance and Academies at Bishop Druitt College and the 2023 Bonville Club Champion. Natalie also said, “Her determination, humility, and work ethic are exceptional.”

Milla said she was thrilled to take out the Bonville Ladies Championship title.

“I am so excited to have won the Bonville Ladies Championship. It’s shown me that hard work really does pay off and it’s given me a big boost of confidence for the future,” Adamson said.

“I remember watching Steph Kyriacou win the Bonville Ladies Classic back in 2020 when I was just eight years old, and she really inspired me. To now win on the same course feels pretty special.

“I’m so lucky to have an incredible support network behind me, especially from my school. The Golf Academy at Bishop Druitt College has given me the chance to play more golf and get in extra practice, which has helped me improve so much over the past two years. Being part of the High Performance Program has also been a huge help - it supports me with strength and conditioning, mentoring, nutrition and overall athlete development.

“My sponsor, Guzman Y Gomez, has made it possible for me to attend more tournaments and travel all over NSW, which has been amazing.

“I can’t wait to see what the future brings.”

The final championship group featured defending champion Christine Clarke (also Milla’s mentor), Adrienne Smith of Sunny Corner Pastures, and Nat Titcume.

Milla’s achievement also highlights the impact of the Bishop Druitt College High Performance Program, which provides elite student-athletes with:

• Personalised coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals,
• Strength and conditioning programs designed for performance and wellbeing,
• Access to advanced sports science support, and
• Opportunities to compete and train at regional, state, and national levels.

The BDC Golf Academy, one of several specialist academies within the program, nurtures talented young golfers through structured coaching, competition experience, and community partnerships with organisations such as Bonville Golf Resort.

Bishop Druitt College extends its thanks to Nicole and Michael from Guzman y Gomez Coffs Harbour for their ongoing sponsorship and to Bonville Golf Resort for supporting young players like Milla in pursuing their sporting dreams.