The Monday Mulligan: the week that was in golf …
- themondaymulligan
- Sep 1, 2025
- 6 min read
The Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia was back in action this week, with Foxtel covering the weekend for everyone to keep an eye on. Andrew Martin returned to the winner's circle in the Top End, whilst the golfing world enjoyed a number of other good results with first-time winners and those who went wire-to-wire. Read on for this weeks ‘Monday Mulligan’ recap.
The 2025 Tailor‑made Building Services NT PGA Championship marked an exciting return after its cancellation in 2024 amid a major irrigation upgrade project. The tournament was staged on the refurbished Palmerston course, featuring a $3.1 million irrigation overhaul and upgraded clubhouse, setting the stage for a top‑tier competition. This year’s event featured the strongest field ever assembled in the Northern Territory, drawing in top Australasian talent and international hopefuls alike. Among them was Anthony Quayle, the Territory‑raised professional carrying a 2026 DP World Tour card who returned to his emotional roots at Palmerston, the course where he first fell in love with the game. A highlight of the opening round was American rookie Nate Jordi, who delivered a sensational, bogey‑free 8‑under‑par 63, darting home with birdies at 15, 16, and 17 to seize the early lead. Another powerful storyline was the return of Jeffrey Guan, who made his competitive comeback following a life‑altering accident that cost him sight in one eye; he shot a respectable 74 in Round 1, embodying true resilience. By the conclusion, Andrew Martin survived a Sunday grind as he converted the 54-hole lead to emerge as the champion, carding 12-under (272) and edging out Nathan Barbieri by just one stroke.
Andrew Martin returns to the winner's circle at the NT PGA Championship
(photo courtesy of: www.pga.org.au)
The 2025 Omega European Masters, held at the Crans‑sur‑Sierre Golf Club in Crans Montana, Switzerland, delivered a memorable conclusion on the DP World Tour’s majestic Alpine stage. Thriston Lawrence emerged victorious, carding an impressive 22-under (258) to claim his second title at this event after also winning in 2022. He secured the win by two strokes over a trio of runners‑up: Rasmus Højgaard, Sami Välimäki, and Matt Wallace. The high‑altitude par‑70 course, known both for its breathtaking views and challenging layout, hosted a field of 156 competitors and offered a substantial $USD 3.25 million purse. Lawrence’s steady composure, paired with birdie‑punctuated rounds, pulled him ahead of a competitive mix of international contenders, underscoring both his rising stature and the tournament’s enduring prestige. The Omega European Masters continues to stand out as a highlight of the DP World Tour season adding stunning scenery amongst one of the ‘Back 9’ stopovers.
Best of the Aussies was Jason Scrivener who finished in T33.
Thriston Lawrence adds another Omega European Masters title to his name
(photo courtesy of: www.golftime.de)
The second edition of the FM Championship, at TPC Boston, delivered drama and historic flair. Miranda Wang, a 26‑year‑old LPGA rookie from China and former Duke standout, clinched her first Tour title, finishing on an impressive 20‑under‑par total of 268, edging out world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul by a single stroke. Wang’s composed final round included a clutch birdie on the pivotal 17th and a steady par on 18, sealing her breakthrough victory. The event featured one of the largest non‑major purses in LPGA history, at $USD 4.1 million, with the winner’s share set at $615,000. The field was stacked: defending champion Haeran Ryu, world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda, Brooke Henderson, Minjee Lee, and a collection of standout rookies and major champions took part, making this one of the strongest lineups of the season. Wang’s win continues a remarkable 2025 trend of rookie success on the LPGA Tour, making her victory feel not only hard-earned but emblematic of a year defined by rising new talents.
Best of the Aussies was Minjee Lee who finished in T20.
Miranda Wang secures her maiden title on tour at the FM Championship
(photo courtesy of: www.lpga.com)
The 2025 Mandiri Indonesia Open, returning to Jakarta’s Pondok Indah Golf Course, featured a strong international field of 150 players and a total purse of $USD 500,000. Englishman Steve Lewton entered as defending champion, while contenders like Thailand’s Danthai Boonma, Australia’s Ryan Peake, and Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho also sparked interest. Suteepat Prateeptienchai of Thailand delivered a commanding performance, winning the tournament with an aggregate score of 264 (−24), a new to‑par record, securing victory by an impressive 7‑stroke margin over runner‑up Kho Taichi. His wire‑to‑wire triumph underscored his consistency and dominance throughout all four rounds. Suteepat’s triumph at a prestigious national open reaffirms his growing stature on the Asian Tour and marks one of the most dominant performances of the season.
There were plenty of Aussies in the field this week, with three inside the top-14. Kevin Yuan and Travis Smyth took a share of third, whilst Jed Morgan showed he is getting back to his best with a solid T14 result.
Suteepat Prateeptienchai wins his fourth Asian Tour title and his first outside Taiwan
(photo courtesy of: www.asiantour.com)
The inaugural Women’s Irish Challenge, part of the LET Access Series, took place at the scenic Malahide Golf Club, marking the first time Ireland hosted an LETAS event. The 54‑hole stroke‑play tournament featured a €45,000 prize fund and attracted a 126‑strong international field, including a strong contingent of Irish prospects such as Olivia Mehaffey, Áine Donegan (a), Emma Fleming (a), Roisin Scanlon (a), Anna Abom (a), Olivia Hunt, Olivia Costello (a), Anna Dawson (a), and Aideen Walsh (a). Rising French talent Anne‑Charlotte Mora took the title with rounds of 67‑70‑69 totaling 206 (10-under), securing a four‑stroke victory over runner‑up Verena Gimmy. The event underscored the LET Access Series’ role as a stepping-stone to the Ladies European Tour, offering vital experience, ranking points, and a platform for emerging stars. Malahide GC and event organizers garnered praise for staging a well‑received debut, celebrating the growth of women’s golf in Ireland and providing an opportunity for both home‑grown amateurs and international competitors to shine on home soil. The tournament also enhanced the region’s golfing calendar, aligning with the existing men’s Irish Challenge and reinforcing Ireland’s commitment to developing the women’s professional game.
Best of the Aussies was Justice Bosio who battled hard, remaining under-par for the tournament and finishing in outright seventh.
Anne-Charlotte Mora wins the inaugural Women’s Irish Challenge
(photo courtesy of: www.letaccess.com)
Up Ahead
The DP World Tour is off to Ireland this week for the Amgen Irish Open which is being played at The K Club in County Kildare. This event, in which Rasmus Hojgaard is our defending champion, carries a purse of $USD 6 million along with 5,000 points in the Race to Dubai rankings.
The Ladies European Tour is back from a short break and will resume business at the Aramco Houston Championship at Golfcrest Country Club. Alexandra Forsterling was our champion last year and for the 2025 version it will offer prizemoney totaling $USD 2 million.
The LET Access Tour jumps across to England this week for the Rose Ladies Open being played at the Hanbury Manor Marriot Hotel & Country Club. This event has a purse of €65,000 and Helen Briem was our winner last year.
The Australasian Tours, both Challenger PGA for the men and WPGA for the women, have another few weeks off before resuming the season. The men will next tee it up for order of merit (OoM) points at The CKB WA PGA Championship in early October whilst our ladies will be in business next at the Women’s NSW Open regional qualifying events in mid-October. The LPGA Tour also has a week off, as does the Asian and EPSON Tours, whilst the PGA Tour is still enjoying its deserved and relatively short off-season.
That’s it for this week, I hope it covered what you were after and if not, feel free to get in touch and offer some suggestions so we can improve the blog here at The Monday Mulligan. We are stoked to be back and capturing the highs and lows across the world of golf.
That’s it for now, stay safe and play well!
Play well,
TMM
References / Links:
https://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2025/0328/1504665-irish-challenge-added-to-let-access-series-schedule/
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