The Avondale Amateur

The Avondale Amateur is a prominent elite amateur golf tournament held at Avondale Golf Club in Pymble, New South Wales, Australia. avondalegolfclub.com.au +2 avondaleamateur.com +2 The event is organized by Avondale Golf Club and features both a men’s competition (“Avondale Medal”) and a women’s competition (“Avondale Bowl”) played concurrently. avondalegolfclub.com.au +1 It is contested over 72 holes stroke play, with a cut made after 36 holes: roughly the top half of the field (and ties) continue into the final two rounds. avondalegolfclub.com.au The tournament spans four days, sharpening into a more competitive phase after the cut: the men’s cut is to the top ~60 plus ties, and the women’s to ~24 plus ties. avondaleamateur.com The Avondale Medal has its roots going back to 1961, while the Avondale Bowl (women) dates to 1951. avondalegolfclub.com.au +1 Originally separate events, they merged in 2017 to form the combined Avondale Amateur, which now holds status on the Australian National Ranking circuit and is recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). avondalegolfclub.com.au The Avondale Bowl is also part of the prestigious Karrie Webb Series, underlining its role in developing elite women’s golf in Australia. avondalegolfclub.com.au The tournament draws a high-quality field, including strong interstate and international competitors from places like New Zealand, Korea, Japan, England, and Canada. avondalegolfclub.com.au Over its history, the event has helped nurture amateurs who later turn professional. For instance, past champions such as Blake Windred (men) and Suzuka Yamaguchi (women) have gone on to professional careers. avondaleamateur.com Because of its prestige and competitive strength, the Avondale Amateur is considered one of the top four amateur tournaments in Australia, positioned just after the Australian Amateur Championship and the New South Wales Amateur Championship. avondaleamateur.com