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Cam Smith eyes his fourth trophy at the Australian PGA, Joburg Open starts the DP World Tour in South Africa. The JLPGA Tour Championship sees Miyū Yamashita defending her title at the season finale, and the Ladies European Tour finale is in Marbella.
Jack Middlebrook
November 22, 2023
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JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup
Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana
DP World Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia - Australian PGA Championship
The DP World Tour offseason lasted all of 3 days, and we start with the 2024 season this week (in two continents!). Nicolai Hojgaard ended last season on a high note, and now we're off to a fresh start.
Cam Smith is set on trophy number four at the Australian PGA. He enters as the defending champion, winning last year by three shots, and looks to repeat this year. Smith mentions earning a spot in the Olympics in Paris in 2024 as extra motivation for a strong performance at the Australian PGA.
Min Woo Lee is another local favorite in the field. He brings a strong record at Royal Queensland with two top-5 finishes in the last two events at the course. Min Woo just got his PGA TOUR card after a strong season on the DP World Tour and will play 2024 in the US.
DP World Tour and Sunshine Tour - Joburg Open
The second European Tour event of the week is the Joburg Open at Houghton Golf Club.
Joburg ready to open 17th edition of international golf tournament.
The @CityofJoburgZA is ready to host the 17th edition of the biggest golfing event on its calendar: the Joburg Open International Golf Tournament. #JoburgOpen#ExploreJoburg#JoburgSports
— Joburg Open (@JoburgOpen_)
8:34 AM • Nov 15, 2023
Nine past winners, including Charl Schwartzel, return to the Joburg Open. The defending champ, Dan Bradbury, is joined by Thriston Lawrence and others as past DP World Tour winners.
A spot at the 152nd Open at Royal Troon is on the line for top finishers.
Japan LPGA - JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup
The last event of the 2023 schedule starts on Thursday at Miyazaki Country Club. Miyū Yamashita is the defending champion and enters the week at the top of the Mercedes Rankings, just ahead of Jiyai Shin.
Ladies European Tour - Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana
The LET also has its season finale this week. Marbella's Real Club de Golf Las Brisas hosts the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España. Celine Boutier headlines the field and arrives second in the Race to Costa del Sol despite playing only five events.
. @celineboutier encabeza un grupo de estrellas internacionales que brillarán en este Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España💫
👉openfemenino.com/noticias/una-m…
#OpenDeEspaña
— Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España (@Openfemenino)
5:47 PM • Nov 21, 2023
Last year's champ, Caroline Hedwall, is back after her big win and Solheim Cup heroics.
Fellow Solheim Cupper and 2021 winner Carlota Ciganda also returns, aiming to replicate her success.
Trichat Cheenglab, the current leader in Race to Costa del Sol points, could sweep both the Race to Costa del Sol and Rookie of the Year with a strong performance.