amateur golf

Crazy weather and crazy scores for Junior 6s Sydney swing

Crazy weather and crazy scores for Junior 6s Sydney swing

After months of rain, the adidas Junior 6s Tour players competing over two days in Sydney would have hoped for some better conditions at The Lakes and Cromer Golf Clubs on Monday and Tuesday. 29 Jun 2022
The Preview: adidas Junior 6s Tour – The Lakes & Cromer

The Preview: adidas Junior 6s Tour – The Lakes & Cromer

As New South Wales hits school holidays, the adidas Junior 6s Tour gets back to business with circuit founder Ewan Porter back on deck after a commentary stint in the United States. 26 Jun 2022
Bennett through to Women’s Amateur quarterfinals

Bennett through to Women’s Amateur quarterfinals

Aussie Kelsey Bennett has continued her golden run at the Women’s Amateur, where she is through to the quarterfinals after taking down one of the pre tournament favourites in one of her two victories overnight. 24 Jun 2022
Two Aussies advance to Women’s Amateur match play

Two Aussies advance to Women’s Amateur match play

The two rounds of strokeplay at The Women’s Amateur saw some low scoring from the likes of Japan’s Ami Yamashita and Italian Emilie Alba Paltrinieri, while Aussies Abbie Teasdale and Kelsey Bennett advanced after finishing one-over-par. 22 Jun 2022
Aussie Charles out as Amateur Championship finalists set

Aussie Charles out as Amateur Championship finalists set

Englishman Sam Bairstow and Aldrich Potgieter from South Africa will contest the Final of The 127th Amateur Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes tomorrow. 18 Jun 2022
The Preview: adidas Junior 6s Tour – Rosebud

The Preview: adidas Junior 6s Tour – Rosebud

Tour founder Ewan Porter may have headed stateside for commentary work, but the adidas Junior 6s Tour rolls on this week, with a first for the burgeoning circuit taking place in Victoria. 20 Apr 2022
Rudgeley and Peirce receive Karrie Webb Scholarship

Rudgeley and Peirce receive Karrie Webb Scholarship

West Australian Kirsten Rudgeley and South Australian Caitlin Peirce are the recipients of the Karrie Webb Scholarship for 2022. 13 Apr 2022
Crowe headlines NSW Interstate Series squad

Crowe headlines NSW Interstate Series squad

Spearheaded by the freshly crowned Golf Challenge NSW Open Champion Harrison Crowe, Golf NSW has selected eight outstanding athletes to represent the Blues in this year’s Australian Interstate Teams matches at Sorrento Golf Club on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. 4 Apr 2022
Teenager Davis dazzles Augusta, Rudgeley top-10

Teenager Davis dazzles Augusta, Rudgeley top-10

The Augusta National Women’s Amateur concluded in dramatic fashion as 16-year—old Anna Davis shot 70-76-69 to become the youngest champion in the event’s history. 3 Apr 2022
ANWA: Rudgeley top-10 with Augusta ahead

ANWA: Rudgeley top-10 with Augusta ahead

The second round of the 2022 Augusta National Women’s Amateur finished Friday morning with Latanna Stone and Beatrice Wallin leading the way at even-par 144, Aussie Kirsten Rudgeley three back in a share of ninth. 2 Apr 2022
McKinney and Xu take Australian Amateur titles

McKinney and Xu take Australian Amateur titles

Connor McKinney did it the hard way and Fiona Xu was in cruise control, nevertheless they have both joined a prestigious list of names who proudly call themselves Australian Amateur champions. 2 Apr 2022
Golf Australia names High Performance squads

Golf Australia names High Performance squads

Some of Australia’s most exciting golf talent has emerged in the naming of the latest Golf Australia High Performance squad for 2022. 31 Mar 2022
The Preview: Augusta National Women’s Amateur

The Preview: Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Tournament golf returns to Augusta, Georgia and Augusta National this week for what has become the precursor to Masters week, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA). 29 Mar 2022
Morri: Aussie Amateur by name only

Morri: Aussie Amateur by name only

The professionalisation of elite amateur golf in this country becomes complete this week when the top finishers at the Australian Amateur Championship will be paid prizemoney for the first time. 28 Mar 2022
Riley continues winning run

Riley continues winning run

Jake Riley knew he was up against a tough challenge on Monday when he reached the six-hole match play portion of the adidas Junior 6s Tour event at Elanora Country Club chasing his first win. 21 Mar 2022
Guan claims UNIQLO Adam Scott Junior Championship title

Guan claims UNIQLO Adam Scott Junior Championship title

Adam Scott was on hand at River Ridge Golf Club in California on Monday to send the final groups of his own AJGA event off, and see compatriot Jeffrey Guan take home the boys trophy. 22 Feb 2022
The Preview: adidas Junior 6s Tour – Concord

The Preview: adidas Junior 6s Tour – Concord

The adidas Junior 6s Tour is almost at its conclusion for the season, that has undergone date shuffling like the professional circuits at the hands of the pandemic. On Thursday, Ewan Porter’s brainchild heading to Concord Golf Club. 2 Feb 2022
Crowe and Hammett triumph in thrilling NSW Amateur finals

Crowe and Hammett triumph in thrilling NSW Amateur finals

When the combatants look back on the 2022 NSW Amateur Championship finals, they’ll be very proud. 28 Jan 2022
NSW Junior Boy’s trophy named for Newton

NSW Junior Boy’s trophy named for Newton

One of the game's greatest advocates and a revered figure in Australian sport, Jack Newton OAM, has been honoured by Golf NSW with the NSW Junior Boy's Championship Trophy to be re-named the Jack Newton Cup. 6 Dec 2021
Morri: Much more to golf than distance

Morri: Much more to golf than distance

It’s been a while since we talked distance in this digital space but given the topic is never far from the surface (no matter which side of the debate you’re on) let’s give it another whirl this week. 22 Nov 2021
Plata wins Women’s Amateur Latin America Championship

Plata wins Women’s Amateur Latin America Championship

Colombia’s Valery Plata has won the inaugural Women’s Amateur Latin America championship presented by The R&A and ANNIKA Foundation. 22 Nov 2021