Momoka Kobori ends 2022 a winner

Momoka Kobori ended 2022 in spectacular fashion with a stunning win in the women’s professional section of the combined Geoff Ogilvy Sandbelt Invitational in Melbourne. 

In a very strong field she finished just a shot behind overall winner Cam Davis who was a PGA Tour winner in 2022.

More to the point she completely shredded the women’s field, finishing a staggering 20 shots ahead of second placed woman Cassie Porter after rounds of 71, 67, 68 and 70 which left her at 15 under par. 

The rest of the women struggled on the sandbelt courses whereas Kobori revelled in the opportunity to play Kingston Heath, Yarra Yarra, Peninsula Kingswood and Royal Melbourne.

This was the second staging of this event which is now one of Australia’s most important golf tournaments. It is part of the Geoff Ogilvy Foundation’s vision of gathering the best players from across the country on elite venues mixing men and women, pros, amateurs, seniors and juniors.

The success of Ogilvy’s event is well reflected in Kobori’s comments after the event. 

“I would like to thank the Sandbelt Invitational and the Geoff Ogilvy Foundation for my final event of 2022,’’ Kobori said.

``It is a huge honour to have recorded two course records during the event, one at Royal Melbourne and one at Yarra Yarra. I am so happy to have capped off the year with this win and finishing just a shot behind Cam Davis.

“As I reflect on my year it has been quite a journey on and off the course. I have been fortunate to compete across multiple continents and secure my LET (Ladies European Tour) card for 2023. I look forward to the next step in my journey.” — By Neville Idour.