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Kelsey MacDonald Sets Course Record, Leads WPGA Championship

3/20/2026

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Summary

MacDonald Leads Championship

Kelsey MacDonald from Scotland shot a seven-under-par 64 to lead the Australian WPGA Championship and set Sanctuary Cove's course record.
She made six birdies and an eagle, despite bogeying the first hole.
MacDonald holds a one-stroke lead over Hannah Green, the Australian Open winner, and Charlotte Heath.
Four players, including Meghan MacLaren of England, are tied for fourth at five-under, and the championship is part of the Ladies European Tour.

Summary

Diksha Dagar Leads Team

Diksha Dagar leads a five-member Indian team at the Australian WPGA Championship in Gold Coast, Australia, with Pranavi Urs, Avani Prashanth, Hitaashee Bakshi, and Vani Kapoor.
Diksha Dagar is ninth on the Ladies European Tour (LET) Order of Merit.
Hannah Green leads the field and seeks a third straight victory after winning the Women's Australian Open and Singapore's Women's World Championship.
Green will open with Stephanie Kyriacou and Amelia Garvey.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1978, the Ladies European Tour (LET) emerged to promote women's golf in Europe, following the earlier formation of the Women's Professional Golfers' Association. The inaugural season in 1979 featured 12 tournaments, supported by Carlsberg. Today, the LET continues to thrive, with over 200 tournaments held, showcasing diverse talents and reinforcing the commitment to gender equality in sports.

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MacDonald Leads Championship

Kelsey MacDonald from Scotland shot a seven-under-par 64 to lead the Australian WPGA Championship and set Sanctuary Cove's course record.
She made six birdies and an eagle, despite bogeying the first hole.
MacDonald holds a one-stroke lead over Hannah Green, the Australian Open winner, and Charlotte Heath.
Four players, including Meghan MacLaren of England, are tied for fourth at five-under, and the championship is part of the Ladies European Tour.

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