Tournament article
Top Cup Tokai Classic 2019
Shaun Norris jumps up to solo 3rd at R2 of "Top Cup Token Classic"
He felt as his father was talking to him from up above, so even in the toughest of the condition, Shaun had a smile on his face, and ended his Round 2 with solo 3rd position, just 1 shot behind the co-leaders.
This week, his 4 years younger brother Kyle is carrying the bag for Shaun. Shaun and his 2 younger brother are all golfers, following their father's footsteps.
"My brother really knows me well and understands my conditions. When I bang into a trouble situation, he would always say, if Dad was here, he would advise you this. My brother's words remind me of my father's teachings. Thanks to him, I am able to play calm and concentrated in the gusty wind condition like today."
Shaun made 6 birdies, but he also had 4 bogeys, but he says, "if you keep your patience, the chance will come". In the frustrating situation with the gusty wind, Shaun was able to keep his temper thanks to his brother and the teachings from his father.
Shaun's father pasted away during the Japan PGA in June. Shaun was told by his father not to fly back home and keep on playing the tournament. Shaun did his best play and ended as 4T. He flew back home right after the tournament and mourned with his family for the big loss. Still the sorrow and pain has not been eased.
"I always talk with my brother to go on fighting our best for Dad."
With sorrow and strong will, Norris brothers are fighting through the battle at Miyoshi CC
His home country South Africa will be battling Italy in World Cup Rugby tonight. Shaun uses to play rugby himself. He started to play at age of 6 and has been in position of Backs and Flanker. He injured his shoulders and quit at 16
"We are really looking forward to seeing the match on TV tonight."
His home country's exciting match will surely endorse Shaun's play tomorrow for getting his hands closer to his 4th Tour victory.