Australian WPGA Championship Round 1

Date
Wed 18th March 2026 (UTC)
Thu 19th March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-18T20:00:00

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20:00:00 UTC (06:00:00 Local)

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League
Ladies European Tour

Season
2026

Round
5

Status
Match Finished

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The Australian WPGA Championship returns to the Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club on the Gold Coast, marking a premier stop for the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the WPGA Tour of Australasia. Players are competing for the prestigious Karrie Webb Cup on The Palms course, a layout known for its intricate water hazards and demanding greens. The opening round sets the stage for a high-stakes week as international stars and local favorites look to build early momentum in the humid, tropical conditions of Queensland.

A key focus for the opening 18 holes is the performance of world number seven Hannah Green, who enters the week on a remarkable streak of back-to-back victories. For Green, the objective is to maintain her flawless iron play and handle the pressure of being the hometown favorite. Meanwhile, a strong European contingent, including England’s Charlotte Heath and Scotland’s Kelsey Macdonald, aims to utilize the firm morning fairways to post an aggressive early number. With the tournament serving as a critical point-earner for the LET season, precision off the tee is paramount to avoiding the course's strategic bunkering.

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Kelsey Macdonald of Scotland claimed the early lead at Sanctuary Cove, firing a brilliant 7-under par 64. Macdonald’s round was a display of aggressive putting, highlighted by a flurry of birdies that allowed her to pull away from a crowded morning leaderboard. Her performance set a high bar for the field, demonstrating that while The Palms course is tactical, it offers significant scoring opportunities for those finding the right side of the fairways.

Just one stroke back, Australian star Hannah Green and England's Charlotte Heath share second place at 6-under par. Green’s opening 65 was nearly faultless, featuring six birdies and a series of clutch par saves that kept the momentum in her favor. A group of four players, including Lucie Vachova and Meghan MacLaren, sit two shots off the lead at 5-under par. The day concluded with the leaders separated by thin margins, promising a competitive battle as the tournament moves toward the 36-hole cut.

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