QMC has become the one to beat on the greens thanks to the exceptional talents of Year 8 students Elise Barber and Amy Yu.

At the 2025 College Sport Wellington Championships, Elise shot an impressive 72 to win the Girls Best Gross score, while Amy followed closely with a 73 to take out the Girls Best Net score. With an adjusted combined score of 141, the pair secured the overall trophy. This was the first time QMC has won the trophy since joining the competition in 1980.

This milestone is just the latest in a series of outstanding achievements for both golfers. Elise has had a phenomenal season, winning the Australian Junior Age Division Championship (Girls 11–12), placing second in the New Zealand Women’s Stroke Play Championship – holding her own against seasoned adult golfers – and helping Wellington secure third at the New Zealand Women’s Interprovincial Tournament. She also won the Wellington District Women’s 36-hole Strokeplay and the Wellington Girls’ U19 Age Grade Championships.

Amy’s accomplishments are equally remarkable. She was crowned champion at both the US Kids Golf NZ Championship and the FCG North Island NZ Open, earning her place at two prestigious world events in USA this year. She’s also set to represent New Zealand at the Uswing Mojing Junior World Golf Championship in San Diego.

Alongside champions Elise and Amy, the future of golf at QMC is in exceptional hands. Year 6 student Ally Yu – Amy’s younger sister – is already stepping confidently onto the international green, qualifying for the FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship after placing second at the FCG North Island NZ Open.

These three golfers are teeing up a new era for golf at QMC – and the fairway ahead is fresh-cut and full of promise