2026 Lexus of Southport Golf Invitational - Links Hope Island

The Lexus of Southport Golf Invitational returned to its traditional home at Links Hope Island Golf Club, where the course was presented in outstanding condition. A moderate southerly breeze made playing into the wind a genuine challenge, but that didn’t stop plenty of teams from producing some impressive scores.

Claiming third place were Simon Flack, Allan Marsh, Maxwell Sweetman & Alan White. Their round got off to a slow start with a bogey on the opening hole, but they quickly put that behind them, playing their next three holes in an impressive four under par. Three more birdies would follow before they reached the closing stretch, but three consecutive pars to finish meant they had to settle for third place with a nett 56.

Just half a shot ahead were the runners-up, Caroline Campbell, Fred Parker, Mark Medcalf & Kathy Medcalf finishing with a nett 55.5. After ten holes, they sat in the middle of the leaderboard at two under par, before a brilliant eagle on the 11th gave them genuine hopes of victory. They then took full advantage of the charity hole with a hole-in-one before adding a birdie to their closing hole. It was a fantastic finish, but ultimately not quite enough to claim the title.

Taking out the win with a nett 55 were Mark Thompson (17), Julie Thompson (36), Sandrine Jacklin (24) & Ken Faulkner (27). After making the perfect start on the charity hole, they had to work hard to keep their round on track, with two bogeys on the front nine leaving them at even par and seemingly well outside the podium places with nine holes to play. But what followed was spectacular, as four consecutive birdies rocketed them up the leaderboard and secured the victory by less than a shot.

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 an impressive $5,500 for Legacy Brisbane. Thank you to everyone who generously contributed and helped support such a worthwhile cause.

A record thirty four guests also took part in the beginner golf lessons with three of the local golf professionals. See below for the winners.

Putting Winner - Suzanne Foskett

Putting R/Up - Gael Tyler

Chipping Winner - Graeme Hall

Chipping R/Up - Simon Oldham

Encouragement Award - Gilbert Yeates

Encouragement Award - Jennifer Greenhalgh

The opportunity to go to the Lexus Melbourne Cup was drawn at the end of the day and Grant Thurlow was the lucky winner. Grant will have the opportunity to play Royal Melbourne Golf Club and 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 11th hole - for a collection of swings, please see the video below.