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Every round, written up after the 18th.
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Australia #86 · 2026/27
About Lakelands
Merrimac, Gold Coast, Queensland
A championship parkland layout threaded around lakes and water features close to Broadbeach, known for its consistently excellent couch fairways and Tifdwarf greens.
History
Lakelands Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus signature design, his first in Australia, which opened in February 1997.
Photos from the round will appear after Ritchie plays.
The card
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- Best hole
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- Km so far
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The round
Ritchie's write-up lands after he walks off the 18th.
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