The 2026 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific kicks off at Royal Wellington, with 84 players from 25 nations competing. Rising stars and historic firsts, including Jeneath Wong’s title defence, promise an exciting championship.
Technically, two Australians will tee up at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship next week although only one under our national flag – Sarah Hammett and Malaysia’s Jeneath Wong.
Three shots clear of the field overnight, Melboune-based Wong, who has won multiple club championships at The Metropolitan Golf Club, illuminated Hoiana Shores Golf Club with an unflustered closing round of three-under-par 68 – her fourth successive sub-70 return over the links-style layout.
One Australian, Justice Bosio, will ensure golf fans Down Under will be paying attention to see if they can break through at the event played across Champions Retreat and Augusta National.
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