Kyriacou Aims to Halt Men’s Clean Sweep in Sydney

At the Webex Players Series in Sydney, Nathan Barbieri made headlines with an extraordinary golf shot. The New South Welshman pulled off an unexpected eagle after striking a ball resting on a concrete bridge. This surprising play came after a two-hour weather delay at Castle Hill Country Club on Friday afternoon.

Barbieri’s Remarkable Shot

Barbieri faced a challenging situation when he discovered his ball on a footbridge. Seeking guidance from PGA of Australia officials, he learned that he could not receive free relief. Undeterred, Barbieri damaged his five-iron while executing the shot that brought him just feet from the cup on the first hole.

• Barbieri finished with a score of seven-under 65.
• He expressed relief and humor about the concrete bridge, noting it could have been dangerous.
• Despite losing the five-iron, the shot significantly boosted his performance.

Past Challenges and Current Contenders

This event marks another chance for Barbieri, who narrowly missed his first professional win at the Vic Open last month. In that tournament, he had a two-shot lead but ultimately fell short in a playoff against Cameron John.

As Barbieri climbs the leaderboard, others are also making waves in Sydney. Brady Watt leads the tournament with a score of minus 13, following his own impressive round of seven-under 65.

• Declan O’Donovan follows closely at minus 12, maintaining a steady performance with six-under 66.
• Stephanie Kyriacou, an LPGA Tour regular and Sydney local, is competing strongly at minus 10.

Kyriacou Aims to Halt Men’s Clean Sweep

Steph Kyriacou, aiming to prevent a complete sweep by male competitors in the series, shone on the course with a five-under 67 on Thursday. Her performance showcases her as one of Australia’s top female golfers and adds excitement to the tournament.

• Kyriacou recorded an eagle on the par-four 16th hole.
• She is determined to perform well as she prepares for significant events on the WPGA calendar.
• All previous Webex Players Series events this season have been won by men.

Dramatic Moments and Notable Performances

During the tournament, Brady Watt also made headlines by scoring a hole-in-one on the par-three 17th. Caitlin Peirce added her name to the record books with another hole-in-one on the second hole.

As competitors navigate the nuances of the course, they deal with the challenges of the weather and the pressure of the competition. O’Donovan remained bogey-free and demonstrated superior putting skills, stating his preparations are finally paying off.

The tournament at Castle Hill Country Club is shaping up to be a thrilling conclusion. With competitors like Kyriacou aiming to disrupt the male dominance, fans are looking forward to see how the final rounds unfold.