Ford Women’s NSW Open Round 1

Date
Wed 25th February 2026 (UTC)
Thu 26th February 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-02-25T20:30:00

Time

20:30:00 UTC (07:30:00 Local)

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League
Ladies European Tour

Season
2026

Round
2

Status
Match Finished

Location
Wollongong Golf Club

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The Ladies European Tour (LET) kicks off a month-long Australian swing at the Ford Women's NSW Open, held at the picturesque Wollongong Golf Club. Located on a narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the city center, this par-71 links-style course offers some of the most stunning—and challenging—views in professional golf. The field is a powerhouse blend of 132 players from 34 nationalities, featuring 80 LET stars and the best of the WPGA Tour of Australasia. Local fans are eager to see if Australian favorite Kelsey Bennett, who narrowly missed out on a win last month, can secure her maiden title on home soil. With a total purse of $600,000 and the unpredictable coastal winds known to sweep through the Illawarra, the opening round will demand creative shot-making and mental fortitude from the very first drive.

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The opening round in Wollongong was a test of patience as heavy afternoon rainfall forced a suspension of play on Thursday, eventually requiring the field to complete their rounds on Friday morning. Despite the "brutal" and "English-like" conditions, Australian duo Kelsey Bennett and Hannah Reeves emerged as the early pacesetters, carding impressive rounds of 6-under-par 65. Bennett, playing in her home State Open, utilized her local knowledge to roll in seven birdies, while Reeves produced a flawless bogey-free card to join her at the top.

The international chase is led by Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux and Welsh rookie Luca Thompson, who both sat two strokes back after opening with 67s. Thompson’s performance was particularly remarkable given she only arrived in the country on Monday after significant travel delays. As the greens softened from the rain, scoring opportunities increased for those who could keep their ball in the fairways, setting up a highly competitive leaderboard heading into the second 18 holes of the day.

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