The excitement is palpable as the Australian Open 2024 kicks off at The Victoria Golf Club, with Cameron Smith leading the charge after an impressive opening round of -6. Fans are treated to an exclusive live coverage of the PGA Tour on Fox Sports, available through Kayo, where new subscribers can enjoy their first month for just $1—a fantastic deal! Smith’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he racked up six consecutive birdies following an early bogey on his third hole. Meanwhile, last weekend’s Australian PGA Champion, Elvis Smylie, started off a bit shaky at +3 but soon found his rhythm, nailing four birdies in a row during Smith’s remarkable run.
In a thrilling turn of events, Lucas Herbert, Smith’s teammate from Ripper GC, capped off his round with an eagle on the last hole, finishing with a stellar -8 to claim the outright lead. Not to be overshadowed, 21-year-old Japanese rookie Rintaro Nakano also made waves, carding a -7 par 65 to enter the clubhouse as a joint leader before Herbert’s late heroics.
On the women’s side, Australian Su Oh, despite a challenging year with just three LPGA event appearances, is making a strong statement, leading the women’s field at Kingston Heath. She is supported by fellow Aussie LPGA stars Minjee Lee and Steph Kyriacou, who are in the group behind Smith and Smylie, each having different starts to their tournament.
The day promises to be bustling with action, as the men’s, women’s, and All Abilities events take place simultaneously across the two courses, each with their unique groupings and tee placements. Notable tee times include high-profile players such as Elvis Smylie, Cameron Smith, and Victor Perez kicking off at 7:00 AM AEDT, alongside a host of other talented golfers throughout the day.
Golf enthusiasts can catch every moment of the Australian Open on Kayo and Foxtel, with dedicated coverage on Fox Sports channel 503, starting daily at 12 PM AEDT. Stay tuned for all the action and updates as this exciting tournament unfolds! For a complete list of tee times, be sure to check out the official resources.
