The Ladies European Tour is entering a bustling phase of its season, currently taking place in Australia. The Women’s NSW Open marks the final event in Australia before the Tour transitions to South Africa for the Joburg Ladies Open.
Sponsored by Ford, this event serves as the fourth competition of the Ladies European Tour, following the Lalla Meryem Cup, the PIF Saudi Ladies International, and the Australian Women’s Classic. Originally slated to be the third event in Australia, the Australian WPGA Championship was canceled due to Cyclone Alfred. As the Women’s NSW Open progresses, the anticipation builds around who will seize the prestigious title on the Tour.
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Prize Money and Special Incentives at the Women’s NSW Open
The prize purse for the Women’s NSW Open remains at €300,000 (approximately $326,000), consistent with last year. The winner will take home €45,000 (about $48,000), while the runner-up will receive €27,000 (around $29,000). The third-place finisher can expect €18,000 (nearly $19,500), and the fourth spot will earn €13,500 (about $14,600). Additionally, all competitors who make the cut will share in the total purse, and the winner will also receive the prestigious Jan Stephenson Trophy.
Another exciting incentive is being offered at the event. Sponsored by Ford, one lucky golfer who makes the cut will have the chance to win a Ford F-150 Lariat by landing a remarkable shot on the par-three 177-meter hole at the Wollongong Golf Club. While strong winds may add to the challenge, this stunning pickup truck is certainly a tempting prize for many participants.
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As of now, no player has secured this bonus, but with just one day remaining, the competition at the Wollongong Golf Club is heating up.
Current Standings at the Women’s NSW Open
At the conclusion of day three, Mimi Rhodes leads the pack with a slender one-stroke advantage, bolstered by her impressive nine-under-par performance during the second round. Following closely is Italian golfer Alessandra Fanali, who captivated audiences with a thrilling seven-under-par showing on day three. Two talented Spanish golfers, Nuria Iturrioz (T3) and Blanca Fernandez (T5), are also in the Top 5, trailing by three and four strokes, respectively.
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Additionally, two Indian golfers are firmly positioned within the Top 10 as the final round approaches. Olympian Diksha Dagar is at nine under par in eighth place, while Pranavi Urs follows closely in tenth, just one stroke shy of Dagar.
Will the British golfer Rhodes maintain her composure under pressure to secure her inaugural LET victory? Or will one of her competitors outshine the 24-year-old in the thrilling conclusion of this event?