Against the backdrop of a beautiful autumn weekend, Jamberoo Golf Club hosted the 2024 FootGolf Australia Open at the end of May (24-26). The championship drew 35 players from all around the world – Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australasia. The Malaysian players had travelled for the event and stayed for a week.

Japanese and Malaysians players are ready for kick-off. Photo credit: Suzanne Paul.

The warm and sunny weather resulted in some great performances, not the least from the local players from South Coast FootGolf. Ryan Paisley won the men’s category with Shannon Knott coming second. Deryn Knott placed second in the senior’s category and Kristy Horton third in the women’s category.

The 2024 FootGolf Australian Open results:

Women

1) Nisa Alina Zulkefli, FootGolf Malaysia

2) Joanne Carr, FootGolf Association of England

3) Kristy Horton, South Coast FootGolf

The 2024 FootGolf Australia Open's women's champions. Photo credit: Suzanne Paul.

Men

1) Ryan Paisley (-11), South Coast FootGolf

2) Shannon Knott (-10), South Coast FootGolf

3) Yusz Zainal Abidin (-8), FootGolf Malaysia

It's all about concentration. Photo credit: Suzanne Paul.

Seniors

1) Jeffrey Cottam (-3), FootGolf Malaysia

2) Deryn Knott (-3), South Coast FootGolf

3) Masayuki Takamura (-3), Japan FootGolf Association

4) Steve Senyaro (-3), Royals FootGolf

The 2024 FootGolf Australia Open seniors' champions. Photo credit Suzanne Paul.