Avani (70) finished with a total of 6-under and Malixi, 16, shot 4-under 69 to grab the title. Avani had rounds of 71-68-77-70 for a 6-under 286 at the Par-73 while Malixi with 70-72-74-69 for a total of 7-under 285. Malixi was consistent through the week and deservingly won the title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Japan\u2019s Nika Ito, the first and second round leader, was third with 68-70-78-71 at 5-under 287, and the third-round leader, Australia\u2019s Lion Higo was fourth with cards of 71-71-70-76.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Avani said, \u201cWell, I think it was a good week. I can\u2019t complain too much. But I didn\u2019t have the best day in the third round which I think caused the issue. but there\u2019s always next week.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In 2023 Avani won at Queen Sirikit Cup, where Malixi was third. Avani also won the Ahlsell Final for professionals on the Ladies European Tour Access Series and was fourth in the individual section at the World Amateur Team Championships in Abu Dhabi. She was also in Top-10 at LET\u2019s pro events, the Magical Kenya Ladies Open and the Hero Women\u2019s Indian Open.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The other Indian participant in women\u2019s section Heena Kang missed the 54-hole cut, as did Rohit Narwal and Sandeep Yadav. Avani and the other three Indians selected by the Indian Golf Union, are also due to play in another major amateur event, the \u2060Australian Amateur at the Yarra Yarra Golf Club and Keysbrough Golf Club from January 16 to 19.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avani-edged-to-the-second-place-at-australian-master-of-amateurs-golf.jpg", "alt_img": "Avani edged to the second place at Australian Master of Amateurs golf", "alt_title": "Avani edged to the second place at Australian Master of Amateurs golf", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Avani Edged To The Second Place At Australian Master Of Amateurs Golf On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Avani Edged To The Second Place At Australian Master Of Amateurs Golf, Ladies European Tour Access Series: Avani Prashanth was edged into second place despite a fine round of 3-under 70 at.", "seo_keywords": "Australian Master, Avani Prashanth, Amateurs Championships, Rianne Mikhaela Malixi, Nika Ito, Lion Higo, Queen Sirikit Cup, Ahlsell Final, Ladies European Tour Access Series, World Amateur Team Championships, Abu Dhabi, Magical Kenya Ladies Open, Hero", "tag": "", "tagging": "Australian Master, Avani Prashanth, Amateurs Championships, Rianne Mikhaela Malixi, Nika Ito, Lion Higo, Queen Sirikit Cup, Ahlsell Final, World Amateur Team Championships, Abu Dhabi, Magical Kenya Ladies Open", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "avani-edged-to-the-second-place-at-australian-master-of-amateurs-golf", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "562", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-01-12 21:40:03", "updated": "2024-01-12 21:40:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Australian Master, Avani Prashanth, Amateurs Championships, Rianne Mikhaela Malixi, Nika Ito, Lion Higo, Queen Sirikit Cup, Ahlsell Final, Ladies European Tour Access Series, World Amateur Team Championships, Abu Dhabi, Magical Kenya Ladies Open, Hero", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-01-12 21:40:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "golf", "cnmid": "850910", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/avani-edged-to-the-second-place-at-australian-master-of-amateurs-golf-12098" }