The 2024 Australian Open is in full swing at The Victoria Golf Club, with Cameron Smith leading the pack after an impressive opening round of -6. Smith kicked off his round with a bang, nailing six consecutive birdies following an early bogey on the third hole. Meanwhile, Elvis Smylie, last weekend’s Australian PGA Champion, faced a rocky start at +3 but managed to find his rhythm with four birdies in succession, contributing to the excitement of the event.
Adding to the Australian pride is Lucas Herbert, who also shone brightly with a stellar round of -8, capped off by a stunning eagle on his final hole, securing him the outright lead.
However, the spotlight was shared as 21-year-old Japanese rookie professional Rintaro Nakano made waves at Kingston Heath, finishing the first round with a remarkable -7 par 65, tying for the lead before Herbert’s late heroics.
In the women’s competition, Australian Su Oh, despite a challenging year with only three LPGA appearances, took the lead with a strong performance at Kingston Heath.
Fellow Australian LPGA stars Minjee Lee and Steph Kyriacou are also competing, facing their own challenges as they navigate the tournament.
The Australian Open features a packed schedule with men’s, women’s, and All Abilities events taking place simultaneously across two courses, all while providing a thrilling atmosphere for golf fans.
Notable tee times include prominent players such as Cameron Smith, Elvis Smylie, and Lucas Herbert. Viewers can catch all the live action on Kayo and Foxtel, with coverage starting daily at 12pm AEDT on Fox Sports channel 503, which has been dedicated to the Australian Open this week.
Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses, and don’t miss a moment of the excitement!
