Tournament Overview
The 2026 Australian Women’s Classic marks the eighth staging of the championship and the third tournament of the Ladies European Tour season. A $600,000 AUD prize purse headlines a week that features 132 players from 35 countries, including 25 Ladies European Tour winners, 13 Olympians, 12 tour rookies and one previous champion of the Australian Women’s Classic. With defending champion Manon De Roey not in the field, the title is wide open, setting up what promises to be a compelling four-day contest on the NSW Central Coast.
Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club, a links course designed by Ross Watson and set between the Pacific Ocean, Tuggerah Lake and the Wyrrabalong National Park, hosts the championship for the first time. Located 90 minutes north of Sydney, the course is rated by Golf Australia and Golf Digest as one of Australia’s best and offers a pristine links experience in an unspoilt setting. Spectator entry is free across all four days.
Quick Facts
| Dates | Thursday 5 March – Saturday 8 March 2026 |
| Venue | Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club, Magenta, NSW |
| Prize Purse | $600,000 AUD |
| Field Size | 132 players (80 LET, 30 WPGA, 22 invites) |
| Format | 72-hole stroke play (cut to top 60 and ties after 36 holes) |
| Sanctioned by | WPGA Tour of Australasia & Ladies European Tour |
| Previous Champion | Manon De Roey (BEL) — won 2025 at Coffs Harbour |
| Course Par/Yardage | 72 / 6,269 yards / 5,732 metres |
| Broadcast | Final two rounds live – Saturday & Sunday 12:00-17:00 AEDT on Foxtel & Kayo |
| Social | #AusWomensClassic |
Players to Watch
In-Form Players
Agathe Laisne (FRA) — Won last week’s Ford Women’s NSW Open at Wollongong. Joint leader on 2026 LET Order of Merit (500 points). First career LET title.
April Angurasaranee (THA) — Runner-up last week at Wollongong. Shot the round of the 2026 LET season: 62 (-9) in Round 3, including a hole-in-one. T3 on Order of Merit (275 points).
Casandra Alexander (RSA) — Highest-ranked player in the field at 54th in Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. T3 on Order of Merit (275 points). Won 2025 Tipsport Czech Ladies Open.
Past Champions
Meghan MacLaren (ENG) — Only past Australian Women’s Classic champion in the field. Won in 2022 at Bonville with a score of -10. Also a two-time Women’s NSW Open champion (2018, 2019).
Olympians
Klara Davidson Spilkova (CZE) — Three-time Olympian (Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024). Extensive international experience.
Morgane Metraux (SUI) — LET winner and two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024). Competing alongside sister Kim Metraux this week.
Kim Metraux (SUI) — Two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024).
Pia Babnik (SLO) — Two-time LET winner and two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024).
Diksha Dagar (IND) — Two-time LET winner and Tokyo 2020 Olympian.
Emma Spitz (AUT) — Paris 2024 Olympian. Currently on a 28-tournament consecutive cut streak (last missed cut: La Sella 2024).
Alessandra Fanali (ITA) — Paris 2024 Olympian. Finished T2 at Wollongong last week.
Sara Kouskova (CZE) — Won twice on LET in 2025 (Jabra Ladies Open, Tenerife Women’s Open). Paris 2024 Olympian.
2025 LET Winners
Cara Gainer (ENG), Alice Hewson (ENG), Anna Huang (CAN) — won twice, Darcey Harry (WAL), Laura Fünfstück (GER), Alexandra Forsterling (GER), Marta Martin (ESP), Amy Taylor (ENG).
Australian Contenders
Kelsey Bennett (NSW) — T5 on 2026 Order of Merit (59.25 points). Highest-ranked Australian from 2025 LET season (finished 20th). Leading eagles statistic in 2026 with 3. Top 10 finish in Wollongong last week.
Kirsten Rudgeley (WA) — Finished T2 at 2025 Ford Women’s NSW Open. Still chasing maiden LET win.
Sarah Kemp (NSW) — Veteran LPGA Tour player. Remarkable comeback from compound leg fracture in August 2024. Finished T5th in Wollongong last week.
Hannah Reeves (QLD) — Won three consecutive NSW Open qualifying events in 2025. Top 10 finish in Wollongong last week.
Top Rookies
Charlotte Heath (ENG) — 5th on 2026 Order of Merit (180 points). Leading Rookie of the Year standings. Finished T4 on LET debut at Wollongong last week.
Caley McGinty (ENG) — 2nd in Rookie of the Year standings (121.67 points). Also T4 at Wollongong on LET debut.
Hannah Darling (SCO), Andrea Lignell (SWE), Anna Morgan (USA), Aine Donegan (IRL), Roberta Liti (ITA), Amy Lee (USA), Caitlyn Macnab (RSA).
Amateurs to Watch
Ella Scaysbrook (NSW) — Semi-finalist at 2025 US Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes.
Rachel Lee (NSW) — 2025 Australian Amateur champion. 17 years old.
Camilla Kim (NSW) – 2025 NSW Junior Champion. 15 Years old, made the cut last week at Wollongong in her first professional event.
Field Statistics
• 132 players from 35 countries
• 25 LET winners
• 13 Olympians
• 12 LET rookies
• 31 Australian players
• 3 amateurs
Past Champions
2025 — Manon De Roey (BEL), Coffs Harbour Golf Club
2024 — Shared title (18 holes completed), Bonville Golf Resort
2023 — Breanna Gill (AUS), Bonville Golf Resort
2022 — Meghan MacLaren (ENG), Bonville Golf Resort
2020 — Steph Kyriacou (AUS), Bonville Golf Resort
2019 — Marianne Skarpnord (NOR), Bonville Golf Resort
2018 — Celine Boutier (FRA), Bonville Golf Resort
For Media Attending
Accreditation
Media accreditation is required for access to the media centre, interview areas and photography positions. Contact the Golf NSW media team or apply here.
Media CentreThe media centre will be open from early morning each day of competition. WiFi is available.
Player InterviewsPlayers will be available for interview following their rounds in the designated media interview area.
For Media Not Attending
Media Releases
Daily media releases, including scores, leaderboard updates and key quotes, will be distributed via email each evening after play concludes. To be added to the distribution list, contact media@golfnsw.org.au.
Broadcast Footage
B-roll and highlights packages from Rounds 3 and 4 will be available for licensed broadcasters. Please contact Golf NSW media to arrange access.
Photography
Tournament photography will be available for editorial use throughout the week. Images will be uploaded to our Media Hub following each round. Contact the media team for access details.
Live Scoring
Live scoring available via theAustralian Women’s Classic website throughout all four rounds.
Social Media
Follow @GolfNSW and the official tournament accounts across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X for live updates, highlights and player content throughout the week.
For further information please contact:Kass Rogan – Digital & Media Officer
