The Monday Mulligan: the week that was in golf …
- themondaymulligan
- Oct 20
- 7 min read
An ambush on Aussie soil, another win for Tommy, a breakthrough win for Foos and a final charge for a LET card were just some of the highlights this week. Read on for the full highlights across the world of golf.
The 101st edition of the tournament featured firm, fast “sand‑belt‑style” conditions that challenged the players all week. Wind and dry surfaces made scoring difficult and kept the leaderboard tightly packed. After three rounds, three players were tied at the top at five under, with 16 others within three shots, demonstrating just how open the event remained. In the end it was Oliver Bekker who claimed the title, navigating the conditions and holing a key par save on the 18th hole to secure the win. He finished at 7-under for the week, one shot ahead of the runner‑up. Meanwhile, former world top‑ten and Perth‐based player Marc Leishman made a strong showing with a final round 69, finishing 5-under and just shy of contention. The venue also received praise with Mount Lawley’s recent renovation (greens, bunkers, practice facilities) engaging the field and delivering a tough but fair test for both elite and local players.
Best of the Aussies was Cameron John who came up one shot short and finished in outright second. Still a great result and something to build on and take momentum with him into the remainder of the PGA Tour of Australasia season.
Oliver Bekker makes the most of his invite and wins the WA Open
(photo courtesy of: https://golf.com.au)
The inaugural DP World India Championship boasted a record‑$4 million purse, the largest ever for a golf tournament in India. A strong international field featured stars including Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, and Shane Lowry. The narrow, tree‑lined fairways at Delhi forced many to ditch their drivers, emphasising accuracy over distance. Fleetwood surged into contention with a flawless 64 in round two, moving himself into the lead. On the final day, Fleetwood closed with an impressive 65 to finish at 22‑under‑par, two strokes ahead of Japan’s Keita Nakajima (20-under) to claim his eighth DP World Tour title. The win held special meaning: Fleetwood celebrated the victory alongside his son Frankie on the 18th green. McIlroy, while generating plenty of buzz and posting solid rounds, finished tied‑26th at 11-under and couldn’t mount a serious challenge for the title. Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma fired a bogey‑free 66 on day two and was one of five Indians to make the weekend cut. Overall, the event was praised for its depth, the tricky layout, and its significance in bringing top‑tier golf back to India.
Best of the Aussies was Jason Scrivener who finished in T63 at 1-under.
Tommy Fleetwood wins his eighth DP World Tour title in India
(photo courtesy of: https://nagalandpost.com/)
The 2025 BMW Ladies Championship unfolded along Korea’s scenic southern coast at Pine Beach Golf Links, a layout known for its coastal winds and firm seaside conditions. From the opening round, South Korea’s Sei Young Kim signalled intent with a sparkling 62, building momentum with steady rounds of 66 and 69 before closing with a composed 67. She finished at 24-under (264) to claim the title, her first on the LPGA Tour since 2020, ending a five‑year victory drought. Nasa Hataoka of Japan shot 20-under to finish runner‑up, four strokes behind Kim. Kim recovered from an early bogey in the final round to post six birdies, maintaining composure in home territory as the wind picked up. Highlights included a hole‑in‑one by Lucy Li on the 13th hole in round one, earning a car and energising the crowd. The event also delivered important Race to CME Globe points (500 to the winner) and served as a key part of the Asian swing of the LPGA schedule.
Best of the Aussies was Hannah Green who found some form to finish in T5 at 17-under.
Sei Young Kim breaks a 5-year drought to bring up her 13th career title
(photo courtesy of: www.lpga.com)
The 2025 SJM Macao Open returned to the Asian Tour calendar with a US $1 million purse and a strong international field. The tournament was hosted by the Macau Golf & Country Club on the island of Coloane. After a tightly‑contested week, German golfer Dominic Foos emerged victorious. He and Taiwanese player Wei‑hsuan Wang finished the 72 holes tied at 17-under (263), forcing a sudden‑death playoff. On the second playoff hole, Foos drained a decisive birdie putt while Wang missed his attempt for par, giving Foos the win and making him the first German to claim an Asian Tour title in nearly 30 years. Earlier in the week, Thai golfer Sarit Suwannarut held a 54‑hole lead at 16‑under after a third‑round 66, only to be overtaken on Sunday. The event attracted past champions and big names, including former world No. 1 Lee Westwood and PGA Tour winner Sungjae Im, underscoring the strength of the field. Overall, the 2025 edition showcased dramatic head‑to‑head competition, a playoff finish, and a milestone win, while reinforcing Macau’s place as a host of high‑quality Asian Tour competition.
Best of the Aussies was Brett Rankin who fought hard all week to finish in T5 at 12-under.
Dominic Foos secures a breakthrough win on the Asian Tour at the SJM Macao Open
(photo courtesy of: www.asiantour.com)
The 2025 Iberdrola Calatayud Ladies Open closed the season for the LET Access Series (LETAS), meaning it was the final chance for players to secure points toward one of seven full cards for the Ladies European Tour in 2026. Swedish golfer Andrea Lignell broke through in style, posting consistent rounds of 69‑67‑69 (11-under) to claim victory, ending the prior dominance of English winners in the event. Lignell’s win not only marked her second title of the season, but also secured her top‑seven spot on the LETAS ranking and thus the ticket to the main tour for 2026. She overcame strong competition where standout rounds included a 64 by France’s Lucie Malchirand to lead going into the final day. German contender Hanna Tauber pressured early but could not match Lignell’s steady finish. Among Spanish entries, Elena Melich delivered the best result, finishing 14th with a total of 213 strokes (71‑67‑75). The event drew one of the deepest fields of the season, with 108 professionals and nine of the top ten LETAS ranking players in attendance, emphasizing the stakes for ranking advancement. In addition to its competitive import, the tournament continues to provide a splash of promotion for Calatayud and the Aragón region, reinforcing its position as a hub for women’s golf in Europe.
Best of the Aussies was Justice Bosio who put together another top-10 finish to close out the season, ending in T9 on 5-under.
Andrea Lignell wins the Iberdrola Calatayud Ladies Open and secures a LET card
(photo courtesy of: www.letaccess.com)
Up Ahead
The Australasia Tours, both Challanger PGA and WPGA head to Adelaide this week for a co-sanctioned and combined tournament, the Webex Players Series SA hosted by Greg Blewett. This is a unique event on the circuit but one which many in the field look forward to and last year it was won by Jack Buchanan. It will be played at Willunga Golf Course and the purse this year is worth $AUD 200,000.
The PGA Tour resumes this week in Utah for the Bank of Utah Championship being played at the Black Desert Resort. Matt McCarty is our defending champion whilst the prize pool is worth $USD 6 million along with 500 points towards the FedEx Fall standings.
The LPGA Tour also has a unique event this week as they compete for the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown. The field will remain in Korea and head to the New Korea Country Club where it will see eight countries represented across two pools. There are three days of competitions, ranging from singles to foursomes, as they look to get a win on the board for their country. The purse is worth $USD 2 million and Thailand is our defending champion.
The Asian Tour is straight back into it as they head across to the Sta Elena Golf Club for the International Series Philippines. With the inject of prize money and points on offer at the International Series events, we once again see plenty of big names making the trip to tee it up for this one. The purse is worth $USD 2 million, however it will be the OWGR points which many will be hoping to grab as they fight to retain a credible world ranking and help their chances playing in the big events across the globe in 2026.
The Ladies European Tour is back into it this week as they head to Chinese Taipei for the Wistron Ladies Open. Chiara Tamburlini was our previous winner and for the 2025 version it carries a prize pool worth $USD 1 million.
The DP World Tour has a short break before commencing their play-offs in the UAE. Those who didn’t make it into the field can start their off-season early, whilst everyone else will be happy to have their 2026 playing rights secure along with the opportunity to compete for big money and a shot at the Race to Dubai Title.
That’s it for the LET Access season as well. Those without playing rights on other tours can take a well-deserved break as they reset and recharge before their next season commences.
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
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