Amateurs championships

Ladies European Tour Access Series: Avani Prashanth was edged into second place despite a fine round of 3-under 70 at the Australian Master of Amateurs Championships. She was one shot behind Rianne Mikhaela Malixi of the Philippines.

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.

Japan’s 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’s Lion Higo was fourth with cards of 71-71-70-76.