Final Recap — Friday, Feb. 6

What began as a crowded leaderboard through two rounds turned into a commanding performance at The Western Australian Golf Club.

Jazy Roberts closed the week in emphatic fashion, firing a final-round 8-under 63 to win the 2026 Australian Women’s Amateur Championship by six shots at 27-under-par.

Roberts separated herself over the weekend with relentless scoring, following a third-round 65 with the lowest round of the championship on Friday. Her four-round total of 69-68-65-63 steadily widened the gap as challengers struggled to keep pace.

Japan’s Anna Iwanaga finished runner-up at 21-under, with Ai Goto close behind at 19-under. Round 2 leader Amelia Harris ultimately finished fourth, while Ella Scaysbrook rounded out the top five.

By the closing holes, the championship had shifted from a battle to a showcase, with Roberts’ aggressive play and composure under pressure producing one of the most decisive victories in recent Australian Women’s Amateur history.

Full Results & Live Scoring

Round 3 Update: Roberts Charges Ahead With 65

Jazy Roberts produced a stunning third-round performance to seize control of the Australian Women’s Amateur Championship, firing an 8-under-par 65 to open up a four-shot lead heading into the final round at The Western Australian Golf Club.

Roberts, who began the day tied near the lead, surged to 17-under-par with a clinical display of ball-striking and putting, creating the largest advantage seen this week in a tightly contested championship.

Japan’s Ai Goto sits in second at 13-under after another steady round, with fellow countrywoman Anna Iwanaga close behind at 12-under. Amelia Harris, the Round 2 leader, slipped to fourth at 9-under following a difficult third round, while Amelia Whinney rounds out the top five at 6-under.

With one round remaining, Roberts will look to convert her commanding position into a national title, while a strong chasing pack will attempt to apply pressure early in the final round.

Women’s Leaderboard (After Round 3)

Round 2 Update: Harris Surges to Solo Lead

Amelia Harris has surged to a two-shot solo lead in the women’s championship after Round 2 of the 2026 adidas Australian Amateur Championship in Perth.

After sharing the overnight lead with Japan’s Anna Iwanaga, Harris delivered the low round of the day, backing up her opening 5-under-par effort with a superb 6-under 67 at The Western Australian Golf Club (WAGC) to reach 11-under-par through 36 holes.

Harris now holds a two-shot advantage over fellow Yarra Yarra Golf Club member Jazy Roberts, who celebrated her 21st birthday in style with a 5-under 68 featuring three consecutive closing birdies to move into outright second at 9-under.

Iwanaga sits one shot further back in third at 8-under, while Ai Goto and Ella Scaysbrook remain within striking distance as the championship heads into the final two rounds at WAGC.

Despite her lead, Harris knows how quickly momentum can change. In 2024, she carried a six-shot advantage into the final round before finishing runner-up, an experience she says has shaped her approach this week as she looks to stay aggressive and composed through the finish.

Women’s Leaderboard (Top 5 After Round 2)

A Championship With Deep History

The Australian Women’s Amateur Championship is among the oldest national amateur championships in the world, first contested in 1894. The inaugural edition was held at Geelong as a 36-hole bogey competition with just 17 players, but it quickly grew into a cornerstone event in Australian golf.

Over the decades, the championship has evolved through multiple eras, including long stretches of stroke play, match play finals, and national expansion as states across Australia became regular hosts.

Since 2007, the Women’s Championship has been played in conjunction with the Australian Men’s Amateur Championship, creating one of the premier combined weeks in amateur golf. In 2021, the event officially shifted into its current form as a 72-hole stroke play championship.

The Modern Era: Stroke Play Champions

The last several editions have showcased both Australian excellence and the increasing international depth of the championship. Rachel Lee enters this week as the defending champion after her victory in 2025, while recent winners from Japan and New Zealand highlight the event’s global reach.

What to Watch This Week

With the championship beginning tomorrow, several storylines will define the week:

• The defending champion factor: Rachel Lee returns with the opportunity to go back-to-back in Australia’s premier women’s amateur title.
• International depth: Recent champions from Japan, Korea, and New Zealand underline the strength of the global field.
• The 72-hole test: Four rounds of stroke play demand patience and consistency, often rewarding the player who peaks late in the week.
• A launching pad event: Past champions such as Minjee Lee and Lydia Ko used this championship as a springboard to world-class professional careers.

Championship Records

Four players share the all-time record for most Australian Women’s Amateur titles, each winning the championship on four occasions:

• Eveline McKenzie
• Pat Borthwick
• Sandra McCaw
• Mona MacLeod

Looking Ahead

As the Australian Women’s Amateur Championship begins tomorrow, the week promises a blend of history, national pride, and elite competition. By Sunday, a new champion will be added to one of amateur golf’s most distinguished honour boards — continuing a tradition that has shaped Australian women’s golf for more than 130 years.

This page will be updated throughout the week with round recaps, leaderboard notes, and complete championship results.