Australia runner-up in Eisenhower behind South Africa
NSW Declan O’Donovan – finished runner-up in the Individual Race – image IGF
The Australian team of Declan O’Donovan, Billy Dowling and Harry Takis has finished in second position at the Eisenhower Trophy, eight shots from the runaway leaders, South Africa, at the Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore.
The Australians were able to close the gap on South Africa in the final round after trailing by eleven through 54 holes, but the result was never in doubt, South Africa’s Christiaan Mass winning the individual title by ten shots over NSW golfer Declan O’Donovan.
For Australia, it was their best finish in the event since winning in 2016. They did finish second in 2023, although on that occasion they were tied for the runner-up position.
In 33 appearances, the Australians have won 15 medals, the most of any country outside of the USA. With its silver on Saturday, Australia now owns four gold, five silver and six bronze.
O’Donovan was the leading Australian, birdies at the final three holes of his final round, making a huge difference in terms of getting Australia into the runner-up position, two shots ahead of England.
Queensland’s Billy Dowing finished 29th in the race for individual honours while Brisbane’s Harry Takis finished 28th, his third round of 79 proving very costly in his quest for a higher finish.
New Zealand’s Zackary Swanwick was the best of their team, finishing tied for 11th in the individual race and assisting his side to a share of 14th place in the team title.
