Fewkes, Teasdale prevail in annual McDonald’s Kalgoorlie Goldfields Classic

Local star Connor Fewkes grabbed a sixth men’s title and Abbie Teasdale carded a decisive victory among the women’s field in last weekend’s annual McDonald’s Kalgoorlie Goldfields Classic.

Fewkes went on with the job after shooting a three-under 69 on the first day for a three-shot lead.

His win backed-up previous successes in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

Fewkes, who is also WA captain, last month earned Australian selection for the second time, ahead of October’s Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan.

He debuted for Australia at the same event last year, where he finished in a tie for 48th.

Teasdale (140) easily grabbed the women’s trophy from Louise Carson (181).

Last weekend’s event drew 128 players.

The classic is now in its 47th year, but the dynamics have changed significantly through the years.

It was traditionally a winter tournament, but later switched to early spring to accommodate the WA PGA Championship at the local course.

Up until 1992, the classic attracted a star-studded field of professional players, but became a strictly amateurs-only tournament in 1993.

Terry Gale was the inaugural winner in 1977.

Results:

Men:

Champion - Connor Fewkes 138 gross, runner-up Zach Capelli 142, Jarrad Tenni 145, Adam Davey 148, Rod Shemeld 153.

Saturday gross: Winner Josh Fewkes 72; runner-up Brett Honey 75.

Sunday gross: Winner Chris Kirkham 77; runner-up Russell Goldsworthy 78.

Nett: Winner Samuel Bassett 141 c/b, runner-up Andrew Anderson 141 c/b, Hayden Patrizi 141; Iain Clark 143 c/b, Mark Gardner 143.

Saturday nett: Winner Farley Fewkes 67; runner-up, Mitchell Sewell 70.

Sunday nett: Winner Bryce Rogers 70; runner-up, Paul Bailie 71.

Women:

Champion - Abbie Teasdale 140; runner-up Louise Carson 181; Lek Goodwin (153) c/b.

Nett: Winner Joy Sayyen 145; runner-up Lyn Hancock 148; Robin Edwards 153 c/b.

Saturday gross: Winner Karen Bond 87.

Saturday nett: Winner Cathy Gaby 71.

Sunday gross: Winner Kaye Hanson 93.

Sunday nett: Winner, Wendy Joad 74.

Juniors:

Champion - Maxx Prosser 161.

Nett: Winner Cooper Tenni 150.

Veterans:

Champion - Russell Goldsworthy 159 gross.

Nett: Winner Mark Gardner 143.

Vintage:

Gross: Winner Farley Fewkes 156.

Nett: Winner Lyn Hancock 148.