YOUNG gun golfer Madeline Jukes knows it will be a step up from juniors to open age competition, but she believes she is ready for the challenge.

The 17-year-old from Mildura recently finished in the top 10 of the Victorian Junior Golf Open at Barwon Heads and 13th Beach, following on from her Coomealla Golf Club Ladies Championship victory.

Jukes, who boards in Melbourne to attend Rowville Seco...