Major General Bibhuti Bhusan (Retd.), Director General, IGU with Avani Prashanth at the venue
Avani Prashanth secured a commendable runner-up position at the Australian Masters of the Amateurs, concluding with an impressive total score of 6-under 282. The tournament, hosted at the Southern Club, witnessed Avani trailing by a mere one shot to the champion, Mikhaela Rienne Malixi, who clinched the title with a total score of 7-under 281.
Avani was joined by Heena Kang, along with Sandeep Yadav and All India Amateur runner-up Rohit Narwal in the tournament
Avani Prashanth makes the country proud by securing the second position @masteroftheamateurs with a score of 6 under 282.
Congratulations!!@ianuragthakur @Media_SAI #indiangolf #womeningolf pic.twitter.com/sJwOFPm6Bt— IndianGolfUnion (@IndianGolfUnion) January 12, 2024
While it marks the first visit ‘down under’ for three players, Avani Prashanth stands out as the seasoned contender, having previously competed in these tournaments last year. She finished 6th in the 2023 Women’s Australian Master of the Amateurs and a solid T-17th finish at the Australian Women’s Amateur Championship.
The 2nd event for these top Indian amateurs is the high-profile Adidas Australian Amateur at the Yarra Yarra Golf Club and Keysborough Golf Club, in Victoria, from January 16 to 19.
Photo – IGU