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After being rescheduled, the 2024 Sanctuary Cove Open Championship was held on Sunday 5 January 2025, with players competing across The Palms and The Pines golf courses. The event featured 32 players, including staff members, elite amateurs, and PGA and WPGA professionals.
The morning round on The Palms golf course saw Brad Kennedy take the lead with an impressive 6-under-par 64. Close behind were Taylor Barr and Kade McBride at 4-under-par 66, followed by defending champion Karis Davidson with a solid 3-under-par 67. With the top five players separated by just three strokes, the afternoon round promised a competitive finish.
The final round on The Pines golf course featured a seeded draw, with the lead group of Brad Kennedy, Taylor Barr, Kade McBride, and Anthony Quayle delivering strong performances. Early birdies from Taylor and Kade, combined with a bogey from Brad, brought the leaderboard into a tie after the first hole. Brad regained his momentum on the back nine, pulling ahead with birdies on holes 14, 16, and 17. Despite a bogey on hole 18, Brad Kennedy finished three strokes ahead of Kade McBride, winning with a 9-under-par total over 36 holes.
The event was well-received by players and spectators alike, with many members coming out to enjoy the action.
We wish all the PGA and WPGA professionals, as well as the elite amateurs, the best of luck in 2025.
