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.
Harris, who is currently completing Year 9 at Melbourne’s Rowville Sports Academy, secured her spot for the week at Monday’s pre-qualifying at Sanctuary Lakes.
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.
An enthralling final day saw the lead change hands on a number of occasions but it was always Pike and New Zealand’s Momoka Kobori in the top two positions, ultimately finishing tied at eight-under and three clear of the rest of the field.
Tournament host Braith Anasta has vowed to waive his company’s regular management fee if star signing Dimitrios Papadatos wins this week’s TPS Sydney presented by Webex at Bonnie Doon Golf Club in Sydney.
Green followed up her course-record opening round with a six-under round of 65 on Friday afternoon to stand alone at the top of the leaderboard at 13-under par – one stroke clear of overnight co-leader Andrew Evans.
Australian Golf Digest
