
Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston claimed his first professional title by winning the Australian Open by three strokes. The tournament was played concurrently with the Women's Australian Open at two courses on the Melbourne sand belt.
Johnston finished at 18-under 269 after shooting a 68 on Sunday, securing a three-stroke victory over Australian Curtis Luck. The 24-year-old Montana native, ranked 953rd in the world, became the first American to win the Stonehaven Cup since Jordan Spieth in 2016.