Avondale Amateur part of Karrie Webb Series

Grace Kim, Sarah Jane Smith, Karrie Webb, Hannah Green and Becky Kay at the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championshp.

Avondale Amateur part of Karrie Webb Series

Golf Australia confirmed earlier this week that The Avondale Amateur will form part of the Karrie Webb Series.  This is an honour and very special for Avondale Golf Club as our very own Avondale Scholarship member Grace Kim has been a recipient of this prestigious award for the past 2 years.

The Karrie Webb Series is proudly sponsored by Karrie Webb in conjunction with Golf Australia. This series has been designed to Award the top 2 women amateur players with a chance to go to the United States and visit with Karrie during one of her professional tournaments and experience life on the LPGA tour. The Series comprises up to 13 events annually and forms part of the Australian Women’s Amateur Ranking System. 

To see the current rankings (after the Dunes medal) visit here.  To read more about the Karrie Webb Series – visit Golf Australia website

Grace Kim, Sarah Jane Smith, Karrie Webb, Hannah Green and Becky Kay at the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championshp.
Grace Kim, Sarah Jane Smith, Karrie Webb, Hannah Green and Becky Kay at the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championshp. Credit: Golf Australia

 

“Having a tournament at my home course and forming part of the Karrie Webb Scholarship is just great news to me. Avondale has been so supportive as well as the KWS, being able to financially assist in my golfing career so these two combined, can’t be more grateful and excited to play! Playing in the Avondale Amateur has allowed me to learn about dealing with pressure as well as continually being able to play well no matter how many times I’ve played the course. Can’t wait!”

Grace Kim, recipient of the Karrie Webb Scholarship for the past 2 years.

 

Avondale is honoured that the Avondale Amateur forms part of the prestigious Karrie Webb series.  This event has been in an integrated format for men and women since 2017, and attracts a stellar field from around the world.  We are delighted that the female players have the opportunity to work towards a Karrie Webb scholarship by playing in our event. 

Kerry Skellern, Club President Avondale Golf Club

Karrie Webb’s Series Scholarship is an important initiative supporting the development of the next generation of Australian female golfers. Avondale Golf Club is thrilled that the Avondale Amateur is now assisting fulfil Karrie’s vision. I look forward to the announcement of the next scholarship holders; one may even be the winner of the Avondale Amateur 2020.

Libby Myles, Lady Captain –  Avondale Golf Club