Avondale Bowl: Ann Jang defeats Shyla Singh in a playoff

January 25, 2024 | by Amit Pandey of AmateurGolf.com

Ann Jang with her mother (Avondale Golf Photo)

Jang, the reigning Australian Junior Am, needed four extra holes to take down Singh

16-year-old Ann Jang from England shot 1-under par, matching Shyla Singh of Australia. She later defeated Singh in the play-off to secure the victory in the Avondale Bowl at Avondale Golf Club in New South Wales, Australia.

Jang, the reigning Australian Junior Am, carded rounds of 74-78-71-68 to match Singh, the 2023 New South Wales Amateur champion, who posted rounds of 74-72-73-72, resulting in a total score of 1-under par and forcing a playoff. Subsequently, Jang emerged victorious by making par on the fourth extra hole, surpassing Singh.

Jang, who holds English citizenship, immigrated from South Korea with her family when she was 11, currently resides in Cherrybrook in north-western Sydney. She has enrolled at Endeavour Sports High School.

Michelle Bang, the overnight leader with her rounds of 73-74-69 added a final round 76 to miss out on the playoff by a shot and finished third at even-par.

The tournament featured participation from 38 players, of which 19 made the halfway cut.

Results: Women's Avondale Amateur

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Ann Jang	, Australia	400	74-78-71-68=291
2	Shyla Singh	, Australia	300	74-72-73-72=291
3	Michelle Bang	, Australia	200	73-74-69-76=292
4	Sophie Eppelstun	, Australia	200	77-74-73-69=293
5	Rachel Lee	, Australia	200	75-75-72-73=295

View full results for Women's Avondale Amateur

About the Women's Avondale Amateur

Avondale Bowl: Ann Jang defeats Shyla Singh in a playoff

One of the top events in Australia, the Avondale Amateur consists of a women’s field of 48 players competing for the Avondale Bowl. Players from the UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas compete in the event against the very best Australian players. 72 h...