After being rescheduled, <\/span>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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The event was well-received by players and spectators alike, with many members coming out to enjoy the action.<\/p>\n We wish all the PGA and WPGA professionals, as well as the elite amateurs, the best of luck in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\t\t