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2026 Lexus of Central Coast Golf Invitational - Kooindah Waters
The Lexus of Central Coast Golf Invitational was held at Kooindah Waters, where the course was presented in outstanding condition following the Pro Am earlier in the week. With the greens running hard and fast, players needed to bring their A-game, and they certainly delivered, with just 0.37 of a shot separating the top three teams!
Claiming third place were John Dolton, Richard Doyle, Gai Palmer & Kathy Dean, who finished with a nett 53.37 and were unlucky to miss out on second place on a countback. Their round got off to a slow start, with just one birdie in their opening eight holes. They then found their rhythm around the turn, picking up two birdies and making a lucky guess on the charity hole to move to five under. With plenty still to do if they were to feature on the podium, two late birdies proved crucial and secured them third place.
Also finishing on nett 53.37 were runners-up Geoff Blaauw, Isaac Adele, Craig Scott & Scott Donoghoe. They took a while to find their groove, sitting well down the leaderboard at one over par after eight holes. What followed was an incredible burst of golf, with seven birdies and an eagle in their next eight holes catapulting them into contention. With just two holes remaining, a bogey and a birdie left them needing a little more to take the title, eventually finishing just 0.37 of a shot behind the winners.
Taking the win by the barest of margins with an outstanding nett 53 were Danielle Stretton, Dave Stretton, Gary Mitchell & Shona Mitchell. Starting on the charity hole, they got their round off to a flying start and quickly established themselves at the top of the leaderboard after recording the lowest score of the day, a fabulous 61. They remained there for the rest of the day, but with four holes to play, several teams were still within striking distance. Two late birdies, however, delivered the killer blow and secured the team a memorable victory.
For the full results from the day, please click the Download All Results button below.
The on-course charity challenge was once again a fantastic success, raising close to $3,000 for Coast Shelter. Thank you to everyone who generously contributed and helped support such a worthwhile cause.
Fourteen guests took place in a painting class and their artwork can be seen in the photos. Another fifteen guests also took part in the beginner golf lessons with one of the local golf professionals. See below for the winners.
Putting Winner - Chris Stergiou
Putting R/Up - Alana Manning
Chipping Winner - Kate Mackie
Chipping R/Up - Jose Vieira
The opportunity to go to the Lexus Melbourne Cup was drawn at the end of the day and Andrew Fletcher was the lucky winner. Andrew will attend LANDMARK by Lexus for the running of the Lexus Melbourne Cup.
Keep an eye out for the Lexus Australia Golf Tour that will be taking place this year as below:
The Australian Open (2 days at the AO & golf at Royal Melbourne, Kingston Heath & St Andrews Beach) - 3rd to 8th December
Flightscope was on the 18th hole - for a collection of swings, please see the video below.
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