Defending champion and tournament drawcard Lucas Herbert was ecstatic to have squeaked out a solid first round to be in NSW Open contention despite competitive rust coming off a three-month tournament break.
Jesse Linden may be 14 years of age but teeing up at Augusta National in competition and being exposed regularly to the top juniors in the US has the rising Australian golf star feeling ready to tackle the biggest professional tournament he’s played in, the Ford NSW Open.
One of Australia’s most in-form amateurs signed off on his career with a brilliant final round at the Asia-Pacific Amateur championship in Dubai, and now Declan O’Donovan’s professional career will start with his home state open.
Australia’s best professional and elite amateur golfers will test their skills on some of the best regional courses in New South Wales, with dates and venues confirmed for six NSW Regional Open Qualifying tournaments in 2025.
Cameron Smith has lamented a day in which his hottest weapon turned cold, with a poor putter relegating him to a share of second behind NSW Open winner Lucas Herbert.
Lucas Herbert held off superstar Cameron Smith to win the Ford NSW Open at Murray Downs Golf & Country Club, his first title on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia.
After taking the clubhouse lead after the morning wave of the NSW Open with Lucas Herbert snapping at his heels, Cameron Smith has welcomed a potential shootout with his good friend and LIV Golf teammate at Murray Downs Golf and Country Club.