Buhai is the third woman to claim the British and Australian Open titles in the same year after a nail-biting, one-stroke victory at Victoria Golf Club.
History is being made this week on the iconic Melbourne Sandbelt, as the 10th oldest golf tournament in the world will become the first to stage a men’s and women’s championships simultaneously on the same courses.
This week, in a rare opportunity to compete together, the Lees will be followed by a legion of family members, eager to watch the pair contend deep into the championship. Yet they also are savouring the rare chance to bounce off each other.
Lucas Herbert, by nature, is not one to be short on competitive motivation, yet at this week’s ISPS Handa Australian Open, the Bendigo professional has numerous sources from which to draw inspiration.
Getting her hands on the Patricia Bridges Bowl has been a huge goal for Green for a long time now as she strives to join the likes of her idol, and five-time champion, Karrie Webb on the trophy.
Australian Olympic representative Marc Leishman is coming home this summer with the Victorian locked in to play the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship and ISPS Handa Australian Open in November and December.
All eyes are on Hannah Green this month as she attempts to bring her Major-winning mojo to Royal Adelaide in search of a first national open. But if you think the growing expectation is weighing her down in her fairytale bid, think again.
Australian Golf Digest
