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The Lees have made a habit in the past of winning in consecutive weeks and, for one round, it looked like it might happen again this past week.
Just four days after sister Minjee won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Min Woo took an early front-running position at the Rocket Classic in Detroit with a round of 9-under 63.
Equalling his low round of the year – the other 63 coming in Round 3 of his Texas Children’s Houston Open win – Lee dropped back with a 73 in Round 2 but shot 10-under across the weekend to earn a share of 13th.
It was the standout performance for the Aussies across the weekend, Kelsey Bennett’s tie for 19th at the Amundi German Masters another strong showing in her maiden season on the Ladies European Tour.
10. Karis Davidson (New)
After taking time away from the game in 2024 is now establishing herself as a bona fide talent on the LPGA Tour. A tie for seventh at the Meijer LPGA Classic was Davidson’s best result on the LPGA Tour. She has since followed that up by playing all four rounds at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and tie for 10th at the Dow Championship.
9. Stephanie Kyriacou (8)
Skipped the two-player teams event at the Dow Championship after surviving four brutal rounds at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Can now look ahead to next week’s Amundi Evian Championship where she was runner-up 12 months ago.
8. Karl Vilips (7)
Finally able to get back on course but the Puerto Rico Open champion played just two rounds before missing the cut at the Rocket Classic in Detroit. One of just three Aussies in the field for this week’s John Deere Classic.
7. Min Woo Lee (9)
Four days after sister Minjee won her third major, Min Woo burst from the blocks at the Rocket Classic in Detroit. His 9-under 63 in Round 1 was a course record for just a few hours, his eventual tie for 13th his best result since winning the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March.
6. Hannah Green (6)
Remains 11th on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking despite missing the Dow Championship in Michigan. Without a top-10 finish since the JM Eagle LA Championship in April.
5. Marc Leishman (5)
In something of a struggle for the Ripper GC boys at LIV Golf Dallas, the LIV Golf Miami champion finished in a tie for 25th, second to skipper Cameron Smith who was tied 13th.
4. Adam Scott (4)
Squeezed in a social hit at home in Switzerland after a run of five tournaments in seven weeks on the PGA TOUR, highlighted by his tie for 12th at the US Open. Next slated to tee it up at the Genesis Scottish Open next week.
3. Jason Day (3)
A tie for fourth at the Travelers Championship on the back of his top-25 finish at the US Open saw Day reclaim the mantle as Australia’s highest-ranked male player in the Official World Golf Ranking. In the field for this week’s John Deere Classic.
2. Lucas Herbert (2)
A second straight disappointing result for Herbert on LIV Golf, shooting 6-over in the final round to finish tied 40th at LIV Golf Dallas. Dropped to seventh in the individual season standings as Ripper GC finished tied seventh in the team event.
1. Minjee Lee (1)
Australia’s most recent major winner revelled in the week off to celebrate her KPMG Women’s PGA Championship triumph. Now sets her sights on the Amundi Evian Championship next week, the tournament where she made her major breakthrough in 2021.
The Australian Golf Power Rankings is a subjective list developed with input from members of the Australian Golf media team.
In a year in which Australia is enjoying a record representation on the LPGA Tour, Gold Coaster Robyn Choi is quietly going about taking that tally into double digits.
After the heartbreak of failing to retain her card by a single stroke at Q-Series Final Qualifying in December, Choi entered the 2025 season with limited status on the main tour and a full card on the Epson Tour.
The 27-year-old has made good use of those infrequent starts to currently sit 74th on the Race to CME Globe standings, rise 71 spots in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking in the past six weeks and enter the Australian Golf Power Rankings for the first time.
10. Adam Scott (Last week: 9)
Enters the US Open ranked No.42 in the Official World Golf Ranking after a strong showing at the PGA Championship and a tie for 41st at The Memorial Tournament.
9. Robyn Choi (New)
On the back of her first career LPGA Tour top-10 outside Australia at the Riviera Maya Open in Mexico, Choi was the leading Australian again at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. Her tie for 11th saw her rise nine spots in the Race to CME Globe standings, enough to earn a place in this week’s Meijer LPGA Classic for what will be her fourth start of the year.
8. Jason Day (8)
Will need the issue in his left wrist that forced his withdrawal from The Memorial to be fully healed for the US Open test awaiting at Oakmont Country Club. Was tied eighth when the US Open was last played at Oakmont in 2016 when Day was at the height of his powers and ranked No.1 in the world.
7. Minjee Lee (6)
Returns to play this week at the Meijer LPGA Classic on the back of a strong performance at the US Women’s Open at Erin Hills. The former world No.2 is currently ranked No.23 in the world with a best result in 2025 a runner-up finish at the Blue Bay LPGA.
6. Stephanie Kyriacou (5)
A missed cut at the US Women’s Open was a disappointing result for a player with three top-six finishes in her previous five starts. Among the 10 Aussies in the field for this week’s Meijer LPGA Classic.
5. Min Woo Lee (4)
Struggled to make an impact since his breakthrough PGA TOUR win at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in April. Was 49th at The Masters and missed the cut at the PGA Championship.
4. Karl Vilips (2)
Missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open in the same week he failed to advance from US Open Final Qualifying. Tie for 11th at the Charles Schwab Challenge a fortnight ago is his best individual result since winning the Puerto Rico Open.
3. Marc Leishman (7)
Tuned up for his first major appearance since 2022 by leading the Ripper GC charge at LIV Golf Virginia. Days after playing 38 holes on golf’s longest day to earn a spot in the field for the US Open, Leishman shot 66 in the final round at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club to finish tied 10th.
2. Hannah Green (3)
Despite taking the week off, rose two spots in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking to be sixth heading into the Meijer LPGA Classic. Led the Aussie charge at the US Women’s Open with a tie for 12th, her best result in women’s golf’s toughest test.
1. Lucas Herbert (1)
On the back of missing out on qualifying for the US Open, Herbert struggled in the opening two rounds at LIV Golf Virginia before shooting 68 in the final round. Finishing 46th is his worst result of the LIV Golf season but he remains fifth in the individual standings.
The Australian Golf Power Rankings is a subjective list developed with input from members of the Australian Golf media team.
Photos: Mogie Adamchik (Lee); Australian Golf (others)
We woke on Monday morning with a glimmer of hope that Adam Scott was going to turn back the clock and push for major No.2 only for Quail Hollow’s infamous ‘Green Mile’ to add the Masters champ to its lengthy list of casualties.
In a week that started with Cam Davis prominent in the PGA Championship in Charlotte, he and Scott had to ultimately settle for a share of 19th as Scottie Scheffler claimed major No.3.
Scott was just three strokes back when he made the turn in 2-under to be 6-under for the tournament but an untimely bogey on 14 and three dropped shots in his final two holes ended hopes of a top-10 finish.
With less than a week’s notice that he was in the field, Elvis Smylie squeezed every ounce of juice out of his second major championship, playing all four rounds for the first time in his career after making the cut on the number.
With no tournament to play it was a quiet week for our best women golfers, West Australian Maddison Hinson-Tolchard the only Aussie to play all three rounds of the Dutch Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour.
10. Marc Leishman (Last week: 8)
The only member of Ripper GC with a LIV Golf individual win to his name the past two seasons. Next start is at LIV Golf Virginia, just three hours from his home in Virginia Beach.
9. Adam Scott (New)
Played his way into a share of second early in the back nine at the PGA Championship before succumbing to Quail Hollow’s treacherous ‘Green Mile’. Tied for 19th, Scott finished the week 13th in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee and 15th in Strokes Gained: Putting.
8. Elvis Smylie (New)
Another important step forward for the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit winner. Notified less than a week out that he had received a special exemption into the PGA Championship, Smylie showed great composure to make the cut in a major for the first time in his career.
7. Minjee Lee (7)
All eyes are on next week’s US Women’s Open at Erin Hills for the 2022 champion. Has five top-15 finishes from nine starts in 2025.
6. Jason Day (6)
Failed to make the weekend at the PGA Championship for just the second time since 2012. Tie for eighth at The Masters is one of three top-10s on the PGA TOUR this year.
5. Hannah Green (5)
In the midst of a two-week break to “knuckle down” and find the spark that can ignite her season. Has three top 10s from seven starts on the LPGA Tour this season.
4. Stephanie Kyriacou (4)
Has three top-six finishes in her past six starts, the most recent being a tie for fifth at the Mizuho Americas Open. Building nicely toward the US Women’s Open.
3. Karl Vilips (3)
All areas of Vilips’ game were put to the test at Quail Hollow as he made his first start in a major since turning professional. Took 66 putts across the first two rounds to miss the cut.
2. Min Woo Lee (2)
Fought bravely on the back nine in Round 2 but bogeys at 17 and 18 meant that Lee missed the cut by three at the PGA Championship. Taking the week off before returning to the Memorial next week.
1. Lucas Herbert (1)
Was likely a frustrated PGA Championship spectator on the back of his sixth career win at the International Series Japan on the Asian Tour. Was tied for eighth at International Series Macau and has three top-five finishes on LIV Golf this season.
The Australian Golf Power Rankings is a subjective list developed with input from members of the Australian Golf media team.
Any debate regarding Australia’s in-form golfer was erased when Lucas Herbert completed a five-stroke wire-to-wire win at the International Series Japan.
Two years since his last win on foreign soil – also in Japan – Herbert opened by matching the course record of 9-under 62 and conjured two eagles in his final four holes on Saturday to enter the final round with a share of the lead.
The Ford NSW Open winner last November, Herbert lost the lead early Sunday but only briefly, making eagle on the 72nd hole for a commanding margin of victory.
But Herbert was not the only player in the Power Rankings to enjoy a good week.
Stephanie Kyriacou’s tie for fifth at the Mizuho Americas Open was her second straight top-six finish while Kelsey Bennett returns after a third consecutive top-10 finish on the Ladies European Tour.
This week the focus turns to the second men’s major of the year where there are seven Aussies and Kiwi Ryan Fox in the field for the US PGA Championship.
10. Cameron Smith (Last week: 10)
A tie for seventh in his last start at LIV Golf Korea was the Ripper GC captain’s third top 10 in LIV Golf events in succession. After an uncharacteristic missed cut at The Masters is back on the major stage at this week’s PGA Championship.
9. Kelsey Bennett (New)
Sitting at a career high of 225th in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking courtesy of her third consecutive top-10 finish on the Ladies European Tour. Now sits 15th on the Order of Merit in her rookie season courtesy of her tie for eighth at the Aramco Korea Championship.
8. Marc Leishman (8)
A win at LIV Golf Miami is the high point of Leishman’s season that also includes a tie for sixth at the first event of the year at Riyadh. Currently 10th in the LIV Golf individual standings.
7. Minjee Lee (7)
Bounced back from her withdrawal from the Black Desert Championship with a tie for 15th at the Mizuho Americas Open. That result was Lee’s sixth top-15 finish from nine starts this season.
6. Jason Day (6)
A decade on from his US PGA Championship triumph, Day returns to Quail Hollow this week where he was victorious at the 2018 Wells Fargo Championship. Was a late withdrawal from last week’s Truist Championship but held his spot at No.32 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
5. Hannah Green (5)
Now ranked No.8 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking after finishing tied for 33rd at the Mizuho Americas Open. Won’t play again until the US Women’s Open at Erin Hills starting May 29.
4. Stephanie Kyriacou (4)
Moved inside the top 40 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking for the first time on the back of a tie for fifth at the Mizuho Americas Open. Has not finished outside the top 30 in her past six starts and boasts three top-six finishes in that time.
3. Karl Vilips (3)
Spent time working with coach Col Swatton after missing out on a call-up as an alternate for the Truist Championship. The Puerto Rico Open winner is making his US PGA Championship debut this week at Quail Hollow.
2. Min Woo Lee (2)
After a bright start, shot 2-over across the weekend to finish tied for 51st at the Truist Championship. Dropped two spots to 27th on the world ranking as a result.
1. Lucas Herbert (1)
Solidified his place as Australia’s most in-form golfer with a five-stroke win at the International Series Japan. Herbert’s first Asian Tour title was his sixth career win and comes on the back of three top-five LIV Golf finishes this season.
A family entrenched in military service is driving PGA Academy Professional Scott McDermott to seek support in expanding a Melbourne-based golf program for military veterans into a national initiative.
As Australia and New Zealand observe ANZAC Day on Friday in honour of the servicemen and women who have served and those currently deployed, McDermott’s ‘Fairways to Resilience’ golf program is nearing its one-year anniversary.
Initially inspired to develop the program after seeing the impacts of war on his father, brother and uncle – and having witnessed the positive influence golf has had on All Abilities athletes he has coached – McDermott has structured a program that is as strong in social connection as it is in straightening wayward tee shots.
Developed initially with the support of the Department of Veterans Affairs and now sponsored by Frankston RSL, a pilot program with 16 participants last year highlighted the benefits received by those who took part.
Seventy-five per cent of respondents to a post-program questionnaire reported that they felt more socially connected than they did eight weeks prior and 87.5 per cent said that they would continue to play golf to support their well-being.
“If this program were to continue, I would jump at the opportunity to continue as I see the benefit in not only learning and improving on a new skill, but in also supporting my mental health,” said one respondent.
“I need this in my life to help me with my issues,” wrote another.
Given what he has seen not only the past year but through the lived experience of his family dating back to his great grandfather’s service in World War I, McDermott knows the good such a program could do on a national scale.
“All three of my family members who have gone through the military and who are still alive have some level of impact in their life that has been quite dramatic,” McDermott explains.
“Probably the reason why I didn’t end up going down that track because I saw what it does, but at the same time I thought, How can I help these people?
“It’s a holistic approach to developing individuals’ social skills, community skills, getting back out in the community and participating. Being around people who have lived experiences very similar to their own.”
In addition to golf skill development and shared rounds of golf, coffees after each session are built into the program.
It is that development of a self-sustained support network where McDermott sees the greatest potential impact.
“As a golfer, we know how social this game is, we know how good it is for your physical and mental health and we have studies to support that,” he added.
“The responses to that initial questionnaire spoke about connecting with people, making new friendships and being part of a community. If they have a bad day, there is someone they can reach out to with a shared or very similar experience.
“That’s potentially reducing someone’s suicidal thoughts and reducing those by giving them a platform where they can make friendships, develop relationships and feel comfortable.”
To go national, McDermott needs two things.
He wants to build a comprehensive program structure that provides fellow PGA Professionals the toolkit and background to deliver it themselves… and he needs funding.
The number of spots McDermott can currently offer is limited by sponsorship but he hopes support by organisations such as DVA and the Australian Defence Force could open the door for thousands of military personnel to take part.
“I knew what they needed. They wanted social connection and they wanted to start playing golf and the only reason it hasn’t grown further is due to funding,” he said.
“Federal funding would allow us to offer it around the country and for other PGA Professionals to get involved.
“When I talk to people from Frankston RSL, the DVA, people in Canberra, they all love it. They say it’s phenomenal and to keep doing what you’re doing.
“But until we can find that federal funding, the program will remain localised and we’ll be restricted in how many military personnel we can offer it to.”
Financial assistance and the pride felt in wearing sponsored apparel are just two of the benefits felt by recipients of the Webex All Abilities Scholarship.
Entries for the eight scholarships available in 2025 are now open and will provide sponsored athletes with funding for coaching support, financial assistance to put towards entry fees and accommodation, equipment and apparel courtesy of adidas and Callaway Golf and priority entry into Webex Players Series events to be held as part of the 2025/2026 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season.
The eight scholarships are an increase of the six inaugural recipients in 2024, one of whom was Victorian teenager Noah Schammer (pictured, right).
An exceptionally talented golfer who plays off single figures, Noah received one of three Development Scholarships last year.
He put that support to good use, taking out the Webex All Abilities Players Series Victoria tournament at Rosebud Country Club in January.
Noah’s mother, Bree, says that the scholarship was not only of great assistance to their family, but gave Noah an enhanced feeling of self-esteem as he pursued his passion for golf.
“This scholarship was an incredible support, allowing access to specialised golf sport science training and support to provide his regular team with deeper information to further develop his game,” said Bree.
“The travel funds significantly helped the financial load on his family for Noah to travel and attend tournaments and the apparel support from adidas was worn with pride at many golf events. And continues to be!
“The equipment support from Callaway was also much appreciated.”
A full scholarship was just part of a whirlwind 12 months for South Australian Steven Alderson.
Not only did Steven successfully defend his Webex All Abilities Players Series South Australia title at Willunga, he made history as the first person with autism to win on the G4D Tour in Europe, going on to win the net crown at the G4D Tour Series Finale in Dubai.
“The scholarship has helped me immensely and changed my life for the better,” Steven said.
Victory at the Macau Masters World Games was the highlight of Development Scholarship holder Natascha Tennent, who participated in a number of Webex All Abilities Players Series tournaments.
“The money allowed Natascha to receive additional coaching to assist in improving her game and preparing her for more competitive tournaments,” said Natascha’s mum, Kathleen.
“It also made it possible for Natascha to compete in an international competition as a portion was used for her travel. She then proceeded to become the female champion at the Macau Masters World Games.
“The equipment factor of the scholarship was also considerably helpful as shoes, clothing, bags and balls are another important part for an athlete and the cost does add up.”
Glenn Smith, Regional Manager Collaboration for Cisco, said that as an organisation driven to provide an inclusive future for all, Cisco was delighted to expand their support of the Webex All Abilities Scholarship in 2025.
“We’re inspired by the talent and passion that the All Abilities athletes possess,” said Smith.
“It gives us great pleasure to assist in increasing the number of recipients of the scholarship this year in partnership with the PGA of Australia and WPGA Tour of Australasia.
“Providing the opportunity for All Abilities athletes to showcase their skill is core to Cisco’s values, and our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.”
As Senior Manager – Coaching Programs for the PGA of Australia, Nick Bielawski highlighted the impact that the funding made available by Webex is having not only on golf development, but on the entire family.
“People with a disability do not get the opportunity to participate without a great deal of support from family and friends,” said Bielawski.
“The Webex All Abilities Scholarship is a way of supporting the people who support our athletes while, at the same time, providing opportunities to continue their golf development.
“We have seen some wonderful performances from our 2024 scholarship holders over the past 12 months and I am excited to see the quality of applicants we receive for 2025.
“None of this, of course, is possible without the wonderful support we receive from Webex, adidas and Callaway.”
In 2025 there will be four Full Scholarships and four Development Scholarships.
To be considered for a Team Webex scholarship, athletes must be an Australian citizen and a WR4GD pass holder. Additionally, athletes must have played in at least one of the following:
After applications have closed, athletes will be shortlisted with further interviews arranged to determine the final recipients of the scholarships.
Full Scholarship recipients will receive:
Development Scholarship recipients will receive:
Click here to submit to submit your application to join Team Webex as a Webex All Abilities Scholarship holder.
Moore Park Golf Club, one of Sydney’s premier public golf courses, has been added to the Trackman Virtual Golf library.
This milestone brings the iconic Sydney course to golfers worldwide, allowing them to experience its scenic fairways and challenging layout through Trackman’s cutting-edge simulation technology.
Trackman, a leader in golf performance and virtual golf technology, has meticulously captured the unique features of Moore Park Golf Club to ensure an authentic digital experience.
Golfers can now play the course virtually, whether for practice, competition or leisure, bringing a piece of Sydney’s golf heritage to players across the globe.
“Moore Park Golf has been the home of public golf in Sydney for more than 100 years and we’re extremely excited to have the course immortalised on Trackman,” said Mat Barnes, Moore Park Venue Operations Manager.
“The Trackman team have done an incredible job regarding the realistic playability of the course, and we can’t wait for golfers around the globe to enjoy a Sydney icon from their local Trackman range, Trackman indoor golf centre, or comfort of their own Trackman at home.”
With its stunning city skyline views, well-manicured greens, and strategic design, Moore Park Golf Club has long been a favourite among local and visiting golfers.
Now, through Trackman’s state-of-the-art simulation, the course’s signature challenges – including its strategic bunkering, undulating greens and tree-lined fairways – are accessible to golfers anytime, anywhere.
Trackman’s advanced technology ensures that every detail of Moore Park Golf Club is accurately represented, from the course’s elevation changes to the precise roll of the greens. This development provides a new way for golfers to refine their skills and experience the course in various playing conditions, offering an innovative approach to training and gameplay.
In addition to enhancing the playing experience for golf enthusiasts worldwide, the inclusion of Moore Park Golf Club in the Trackman Virtual Golf library highlights the growing influence of digital platforms in the golf industry. With more golfers seeking high-quality virtual experiences, Trackman continues to expand its library with world-class courses that offer players a realistic and engaging way to enjoy the sport.
Moore Park Golf Club is excited about the opportunities this partnership presents, from increasing global awareness of the course to offering a new and accessible way for players to engage with the game. The integration with Trackman’s Virtual Golf library aligns with the club’s commitment to innovation and excellence in golf.
For more information about Moore Park Golf Club, visit https://mooreparkgolf.com.au/
To learn more about Trackman and its Virtual Golf offerings, visit https://www.trackman.com/
With the exception of Min Woo Lee exciting Aussie golf fans through 36 holes of THE PLAYERS Championship, it was a relatively quiet week for our elite.
Sarah Kemp made a remarkable comeback to competitive golf at the Australian Women’s Classic, Lucas Herbert once again led the way for the Ripper GC boys in Singapore and Hayden Hopewell was tied for seventh at the Kolkata Challenge on the HotelPlanner Tour.
This week, the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit is on the line at the Heritage Classic, the Ladies European Tour continues its Aussie swing with the Women’s NSW Open and there is a strong Australian influence on the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour and Asian Tour.
10. Ryan Peake (10)
Enters the penultimate event of the 2024/2025 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season second on the Order of Merit and with a start at The Open Championship in his back pocket. Needs to win both this week’s Heritage Classic and next week’s The National Tournament to unseat Elvis Smylie and claim the Order of Merit crown.
9. Cam Davis (8)
An unhappy history at THE PLAYERS Championship got a new chapter with rounds of 76-80 to miss the cut for the fourth time in five starts. Will dust himself off and tee it up at this week’s Valspar Championship where he has missed the cut in each of his two appearances in 2019 and 2021.
8. Cassie Porter (7)
Was able to cool her heels back on the Sunshine Coast after a top-five finish in just her second start on the LPGA Tour. Returns to action next week at the Ford Championship in Arizona.
7. Min Woo Lee (9)
Had Aussie golf fans up and about when he played his way into a share of the lead through two rounds at THE PLAYERS. Yes, the weekend didn’t pan out exactly as he’d hoped but it’s clear that the 26-year-old is in a good space with major season just around the corner.
6. Elvis Smylie (6)
A two-time winner this season, Smylie will seek to emulate the previous two Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit winners with a third victory at this week’s Heritage Classic. It will be Smylie’s final appearance for the 2024/2025 domestic season.
5. Jason Day (4)
Top-10 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, Day was a late withdrawal from THE PLAYERS with a stomach virus. Not in the field for the Valspar Championship.
4. Lucas Herbert (5)
A maiden individual LIV Golf title seems inevitable as Herbert continues his role as the Ripper GC spearhead. Finished tied for 14th at LIV Golf Singapore after shooting 74 in the final round..
3. Minjee Lee (3)
Boasts three top-15 finishes in four starts on the LPGA Tour in 2025, most recently earning runner-up honours at the Blue Bay LPGA. Will next be in action at the T Mobile Match Play from April 2-6.
2. Karl Vilips (2)
The Puerto Rico Open winner was 4-under through 14 holes of his maiden start at THE PLAYERS but made two bogeys and a double bogey to end Round 1 even par. Shot 78 in the second round to miss the cut but will remain in the spotlight having been drawn to play with Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth at the Valspar Championship.
1. Hannah Green (1)
Expect the world No.5 to return fresh and firing when she makes just her third start for the year at next week’s Ford Championship in Arizona.
The Australian Golf Power Rankings is a subjective list developed with input from members of the Australian Golf media team.
Torrey Pines played tough, Ripper GC struggled to make a run at The Grange and our top two women enjoyed a week off.
Hira Naveed’s tie for eighth at the PIF Saudi Ladies International was a notable performance that hints at further success in her second year on the LPGA Tour while Scott Hend narrowly missed out on becoming the first Aussie to win internationally on the Legends Tour in Spain.
The next fortnight will likely be pivotal to the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season standings with the $NZ2 million New Zealand Open to follow the final Webex Players Series event of the season at Castle Hill Country Club in Sydney.
10. Anthony Quayle (Last week: 10)
Enjoyed the week off after fighting the ferocious winds to a tie for 12th at the Vic Open. Currently seventh on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit, Quayle returns this week as one of the form players on tour at the Webex Players Series Sydney at Castle Hill Country Club.
9. Min Woo Lee (9)
Battled gamely through cold and windy weather to shoot 71 on day one of the Genesis Invitational but dropped from the frame with 77 in Round 2. Closed with 2-under 70 to finish in a tie for 48th to add to his three top-20 finishes in his previous three starts including a tie for 12th at the WM Phoenix Open.
8. Kelsey Bennett (7)
Rose to a career high of 304 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking on the back of her fourth-place finish at the Vic Open. After a week off returns to the WPGA Tour of Australasia this week at Webex Players Series Sydney where she missed the cut on the number 12 months ago.
7. Lucas Herbert (8)
Began the final round of LIV Golf Adelaide in a share of ninth and with aspirations of a podium finish. Tied for fourth in the season-opener, Herbert shot 75 in the final round at The Grange but shapes as one of the tournament favourites at next week’s New Zealand Open.
6. Elvis Smylie (6)
The BMW Australian PGA champ is currently catching his breath before the New Zealand Open in Queenstown next week. Will tee it up at Millbrook Resort with the opportunity to clinch the 2024-2025 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit.
5. Minjee Lee (5)
After two encouraging performances first up on the LPGA Tour has returned home to continue her preparation for the bigger block of the 2025 season. Slated to return to play at the HSBC Women’s World Championship next week in Singapore.
4. Jason Day (4)
On the back foot after shooting 76 in the rain and wind of day one at the Genesis Invitational. Added one final memory to a course where he has tremendous history, holing a 33-footer for eagle on the 72nd hole despite finding the trap with his tee shot.
3. Adam Scott (3)
Was our highest-placed finisher at Torrey Pines, making birdie at each of his final two holes to climb into a tie for 37th at the relocated Genesis Invitational.
2. Cam Davis (2)
Missed the cut in challenging conditions at the Genesis Invitational after earning a tie for fifth at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
1. Hannah Green (1)
Spent the week home in Perth working with coach Ritchie Smith on the back of a fourth-place finish at the Founders Cup. A six-time winner on the LPGA Tour, Green will next tee it up in defence of her HSBC Women’s World Championship next week in Singapore.
The Australian Golf Power Rankings is a subjective list developed with input from members of the Australian Golf media team.
Australians made their presence known on the major tours this past week as the 2024-2025 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season approaches crunch time.
Sydney’s Cam Davis conjured a shot that sent social media into a tailspin on his way to a share of fifth at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as West Australian Minjee Lee produced her career-low round on the LPGA Tour – 10-under 62 – with an Odyssey Golf broomstick putter in play for the first time.
This week sees the men’s and women’s Vic Open championships played at 13th Beach Golf Links while internationally, the LIV Golf season kicks off in Saudi Arabia, the PGA TOUR is at the WM Phoenix Open, the DP World Tour is in Qatar and Cassie Porter makes her LPGA debut as one of seven Aussies playing the Founders Cup in Florida.
10. Kelsey Bennett (New entry)
At a career high of 319 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking after finishing tied for 14th at Webex Players Series Murray River. Can improve on that even further with a good result at this week’s Vic Open as she readies herself for a rookie season on the Ladies European Tour.
9. Jordan Doull (Last week: 9)
The Webex Players Series Perth champion was tied for 10th at Rosebud and tied for 19th at Cobram Barooga to continue his push towards the Order of Merit rewards on offer at season’s end. Has risen 578 places in the Official World Golf Ranking since the start of the year.
8. Anthony Quayle (8)
Moved up one spot on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit to seventh despite a disappointing finish at Webex Players Series Murray River where he finished tied for 32nd. Arguably the hottest player on the Australasian Tour without a win this season.
7. Minjee Lee (New entry)
With the broomstick putter in the bag for the first time, Lee shot a career-low 10-under 62 in the final round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Florida. The two-time major winner needed just 51 putts across the final two rounds to start her year with a tie for fourth, her best result since the Blue Bay LPGA in March last year.
6. David Micheluzzi (6)
Currently at a career high of 191 in the Official World Golf Ranking as he continues to grow in confidence on the DP World Tour. Book-ended his tie for 49th at the Bahrain Championship with rounds of 69 and is entered to play this week in Qatar.
5. Elvis Smylie (4)
The BMW Australian PGA champion returns to action on the DP World Tour this week at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters after a missed cut at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship and skipping the Bahrain Championship.
4. Jason Day (3)
Holds firm at No.32 in the world ranking on the back of a tie for 13th at Pebble Beach. In a positive sign moving forward, Day shrugged off some recent frustrations with the putter to rank 20th in Strokes Gained: Putting for the week.
3. Adam Scott (2)
Posted the low round of the day in the final round at Pebble Beach to climb into a tie for 22nd. His bogey-free 8-under 64 tied his lowest 18-hole score in 17 career rounds at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
2. Cam Davis (5)
Climbed eight spots to No.44 in the Official World Golf Ranking on the back of his tie for fifth at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Produced a contender for shot of the year on the 72nd hole and has finished top 20 in three of his four starts this season on the PGA TOUR.
1. Hannah Green (1)
A three-time winner in 2024, Green began her 2025 LPGA Tour campaign with a solid tie for 20th at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Florida.
The Australian Golf Power Rankings is a subjective list developed with input from members of the Australian Golf media team.
