Braeside’s Paul Andrijczak claimed the Men’s Australian & South Australian Mid-Amateur Championship at McCracken Country Club, finishing at 1-under 143 with rounds of 70–73 for a two-shot victory over Moore Park’s Michael Nowosadko.
Andrijczak began the final day with a one-shot lead and handled the tough conditions well enough to card a 1-over 73, the second-best round of the day. Nowosadko, who started one behind, closed with a 74 to finish runner-up at 1-over 145. Victoria’s Matthew Oldham posted the low round of the day with an even-par 72, climbing to a share of third at 2-over 146.
Defending champion Andrew Hume finished T-16 after rounds of 75–78.
In the women’s division, Fremantle’s Sarah Terrell secured the title with a total of 13-over, following rounds of 73–84. Terrell began the final round with a seven-shot cushion after her opening 73 and held on despite the difficult scoring conditions. Sandy Creek’s Susan Keylock posted the day’s best round — a 79 — to finish second at 16-over, three shots back. Defending champion Sarah Crocker closed with 81–82 to place third at 19-over.
