What's on This Week - Week 44

LET

Tournament: Wistron Ladies Open

Dates: 29 October – 1 November

Course: Sunrise Golf and Country Club, Chinese Taipei

Purse:USD $1.2M

Ozzies in the field: Kelsey Bennett, Kirsten Rudgeley, Justice Bosio, Sarah Kemp, Momoka Kobori (NZ), Whitney Hillier (2nd Reserve)

Some of our regular Ozzies return to action this week. Kirsten Rudgeley hasn’t played since the La Sella Open in mid-September and Kelsey Bennett has had a couple of weeks off. Justice Bosio and Sarah Kemp are playing on invitation whilst Whitney Hiller is 2nd reserve and would love a call up to try and get herself back into the top 70 of the OOM.

LPGA

Tournament: Maybank Championship

Dates: 29 October – 1 November

Course: Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Purse: USD $3.0M

Ozzies in the field: Hannah Green, Grace Kim, Cassie Porter, Robyn Choi, Karis Davidson, Lydia Ko (NZ)

The LPGA stays in Asia and this week it is Malaysia. Once again the world no. 1 is not playing. Hannah Green returns following a stint as caddy for husband Jarryd Felton.

With only three tournaments left before the end of season CME Group Tour Championship it’s time for Robyn Choi and Karis Davidson to keep scoring well. Only the top 60 get into the Championship and Davidson is at no. 58 and Choi is at 72.

PGA Tour

Tournament: VidantaWorld Mexico Open

Dates: 29 October – 1 November

Course: Vidanta Vallarta

Purse: USD $6.0M

Ozzies in the field: Cam Davis, Aaron Baddeley

Cam Davis showed a glimpse of form last week and he will need to continue that trend to have any hope of securing some sort of playing rights next year. His exemption for winning the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic runs out this year and he sits at no. 190 on the FedExCup rankings. He needs to get into the 101- 125 bracket to have conditional playing status next year. Positions 126-150 get automatic status on Korn Ferry Tour and otherwise its back to Q school where there are only 5 cards available for the PGA Tour.

PGA Champions Tour

Tournament: Simmons Bank Championship

Dates:30 October – 1 November

Course: Pleasant Valley Country Club

Purse: USD $2.3M

Ozzies in the field: Steve Allan, Steve Alker (NZ), Greg Chalmers, Richard Green, Scott Hend, Cam Percy, Michael Wright

The second last tournament of the old guy’s season so only two more chances to get the Ozzie win this year. Richard Green flew the flag in 2025 with his win at the Rogers Charity Classic but we haven’t been able to get a win this year.

Steve Allen and Greg Chalmers need to finish in the top half of the field to secure a place in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. They sit at no 36 & 35 respectively in the points list and only the top 36 after this tournament progress to the season finale. It is also those top 36 who get full exempt status for 2027.

Hotel Planner Tour

Tournament: Grand Final 2026

Dates: 29 October – 1 November

Course: Club de Golf Alfcanada, Port D’Alcudia, Mallorca, Spain

Purse: €500,000

Ozzies in the field: NIL

No Ozzies in the field but this will be a gripping watch (albeit via a scoring app) to see who can secure one of the 15 DP World Tour playing cards for next season.

Japan Tour

Tournament: Vantelin Tokai Classic

Dates: 29 October – 1 November

Course: Miyoshi Country Club West Clurse

Purse: Y110,000,000

Ozzies in the field: Michael Hendry (NZ)

JLPGA Step Up Tour

Tournament: Hills Ladies MORI BUILDING CUP

Dates: 29 October – 1 October

Course: Shishido Hills CC

Purse: Y20,000,000

Ozzies in the field: Lion Higo

PGA Tour of Australasia

Tournament: NSW Senior Open

Dates: 30 October – 1 November

Course: Thurgoona Country Club Resort

Purse: AUD $150,000

Ozzies in the field: LOTS

Some big old names are lining up for this Senior Championship. Matthew Goggin is fresh back from his stint on the PGA Champions Tour. It's a threePete for Peter O’Malley, Peter Senior and Peter Lonard who are in the field alongside Peter (Chook) Fowler, Scott Laycock & Michael Harwood

Asia Pacific Amateur Championship

The AAC is being played at the magnificent Te Arai Links (south course) in New Zealand from 29 October to 1 November. The championship brings together the top amateur golfers from Asia.

This is a 72 hole stroke play event with a cut after 36 holes to the top 60 and ties. This will be worth watching just to see the golf course but the talent on show will make it a must see. Australia’s team is headed by Harry Takis and features a mix of youth and experience.

The winner receives an invite to The Masters and The Open so there is plenty to play for in addition to the honour of representing your country. Australia’s last winner was Jasper Stubbs in 2023 and he is now hitting his straps in the pro game.