Kathryn Norris Delivers Standout Performance at the Women’s Vic Open
Kathryn Norris produced an outstanding performance at the Women’s Vic Open at 13th Beach, handling brutal coastal conditions to secure her best result of the year.
With a late Thursday afternoon tee time on the Beach Course, Norris faced the worst of the wind in round one. Despite the challenging conditions, she carded a one-over-par 73, tying the lowest round of the day on the Beach Course in what proved to be a demanding test.
Conditions remained tough on Friday, with Norris posting another steady one-over-par 74 on the Creek Course. The round saw her climb 12 places on the leaderboard, heading into the weekend tied for fourth and just two shots off the lead.
After a demanding opening two rounds, the dream team was reunited for the weekend, with Jordan on the bag. Norris continued her consistent play with another solid one-over-par 73 on the Beach Course, moving into tied second place and positioning herself just three shots behind the leader heading into the final round.
In Sunday’s finale, while the leader managed to hold on for the win, Norris once again showed her composure under pressure. A fourth consecutive one-over-par 73 allowed her to fend off the chasing pack and secure a tied second-place finish—her best result of the season so far. The strong showing also propelled her to the top end of the Order of Merit standings.
Congratulations to Kathryn Norris on an exceptional result, and best of luck in the weeks ahead.
Jordan Doull Claims Dramatic Victory at WPS Victoria
Jordan Doull delivered a thrilling performance at the WPS Victoria at Rosebud Country Club, capturing his second victory on the PGA Tour of Australasia in unforgettable fashion.
Doull opened the tournament with back-to-back rounds of 67—Thursday morning and Friday afternoon—to sit at six-under-par and tied sixth heading into the weekend. With a stacked leaderboard featuring Cameron John, Daniel Gale, and Jenny Shin all inside the top six, the stage was set for a compelling finish. Doull was joined by his partner and fellow member Kathryn Norris on the bag, and the duo proved to be a winning combination.
Saturday afternoon belonged entirely to Doull. He caught fire with a sensational eight-under-par 62, highlighted by three eagles, vaulting him into the outright lead and two shots clear of 36-hole leader Cameron John.
The final round developed into a gripping head-to-head battle, with Doull maintaining a narrow advantage throughout the day. His lead never extended beyond two shots, and drama struck late when an unlucky break on the 17th hole resulted in a double bogey, drawing him level with John heading to the 72nd hole.
Facing a must-make 12-foot putt to force a playoff, Doull showed nerves of steel, rolling it straight into the heart of the cup with absolute confidence.
The playoff proved just as dramatic. Both players were forced to produce clutch up-and-downs on the first two extra holes to stay alive, before heading to a third playoff hole—the most difficult on the course and the 75th hole of the tournament. There, Doull rose to the moment once again, producing an incredible birdie to secure the title.
Congratulations to Jordan Doull on an outstanding second win on the PGA Tour of Australasia. The form he’s showing promises an exciting season ahead and plenty more to come.
