08/06/2026
Page Claims Senior Open Crown as Royal Canberra and Catalina Share the Honours
The 2026 Catalina Senior Open concluded on King's Birthday Monday, bringing to a close two days of outstanding golf played in near-perfect winter conditions on the Far South Coast.
As the championship unfolded, it became something of a contest between Royal Canberra and Catalina, with players from both clubs featuring prominently across the leaderboards.
In the Men's daily event, Royal Canberra's Samuel Page continued the form that had earned him the overnight lead, matching the best round of the tournament with a superb 1-under-par 71. His score secured the day's honours on countback from fellow Royal Canberra member Andrew Tharle, who also signed for 71.
Royal Canberra's Rick Carswell produced the standout nett performance of the final round, posting an impressive 69 nett to finish ahead of David Lander from Fairbairn and Catalina's Brian Marsden, who both returned rounds of 72 nett.
The Ladies field was equally competitive, with Catalina's Sandy McKenzie producing the best gross score of the day, an excellent 85, narrowly ahead of Stacey South on 87. In the nett division, Sue Lowes continued Catalina's strong showing, posting 71 nett to finish one shot clear of Debbie Coleman.
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Consistency proved the key across the championship.
In the Ladies Senior Open, Sandy McKenzie claimed her second Catalina Senior Open title, adding the 2026 championship to her victory in 2024. Rounds of 86 and 85 saw her finish just one shot ahead of fellow Catalina member Stacey South after a closely contested battle across both days.
The Ladies Nett Championship also remained in local hands, with Sue Lowes claiming the title on 145 nett after countback was required to separate her from Noreen Buckley following two excellent rounds.
The Men's Championship was equally tight.
Royal Canberra's Samuel Page backed up his opening round of 74 with a tournament-best 71 to secure the Senior Open title by a single shot from clubmate Andrew Tharle. Their duel provided one of the highlights of the weekend and underlined the strength of the visiting Royal Canberra contingent.
Royal Canberra's success continued in the Men's Nett Championship, with Rick Carswell securing victory on 145 nett, one shot clear of Moruya's Robert Flynn.
With competitors travelling from across the region and beyond, the 2026 Catalina Senior Open once again delivered a championship defined by quality golf, friendly competition and the camaraderie that makes senior golf such a valued part of the game.
Most importantly, players were treated to two magnificent winter days on the Far South Coast, providing a fitting backdrop to another successful Senior Open.
The next senior tournament is the 2026 Ladies Veterans Open in July, to enter, click here | https://catalinaclub.com.au/tournaments/
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