Coby Carruthers at the AMOTA. Photo courtesy of Anthony Powter / Australian Master of the Amateurs.

SOUTHERN GC in Victoria hosted an electrifying convergence of Australia’s top amateur golf talents over the 3-6th January, with leading amateurs from across the globe all chasing the 2025 Men’s and Women’s Australian Master of the Amateurs Championship titles.

Renowned in the golfing industry as the ultimate springboard from amateur to professional, this championship has been a pivotal stepping stone for legends such as Marc Leishman, Bryson DeChambeau, Matthew Wolff and Will Zalatoris.

The 2025 field hosted 168 players across 20 countries, including Australia, Belgium, China, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, England, Fiji, Hong Kong China, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Scotland, Samoa, South Africa, USA and Vietnam.

Coby Carruthers (Jordan Springs / Concord GC) turned in yet another outstanding performance to kick start his 2025 campaign, shooting 70/67/73/71 – 281 to finish in a tie for 5th place.

In the Women’s ranks, former Schofields resident Camilla Kim (The Australian GC) continues to impress against older opponents, shooting 73/80/74/75 – 302 to finish in a tie for 17th, whilst Michelle Yang (Stonecutters Ridge GC) shot 75/74/80/82 – 311 to finish in a tie for 36th.