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Being at the birthplace of golf was a dream come true, especially for someone who’s only been playing for two years! The moment we arrived in St Andrews, it felt like we were stepping into a living, breathing piece of golf history. Even though we missed out on the ballot for the Old Course, just walking those legendary fairways was an experience in itself. Playing the New Course was an incredible consolation, offering its own challenges and breath-taking views that left us in awe. The history and atmosphere of St Andrews are truly something special, and we’re still soaking it all in.

St Andrews has a way of mesmerising you with its scenic beauty and rich history. The dramatic coastal views, with the North Sea meeting rugged cliffs, create a backdrop that feels straight out of a dream. Walking through the town, you can almost hear the echoes of the past, from the ancient ruins of St Andrews Cathedral to the hallowed grounds of the Old Course. It’s a place where every moment feels significant, where you’re not just playing golf—you’re part of something much bigger.

Huge thanks to Steve Baron from CGE Golf for the unforgettable trip of a lifetime.

👉🏼 Scroll down to see my favourite moments from the #StAndrews Old & New Course.

#golfphotography shot on the incredible #Nikonz8 supported by @nikonaustralia #nikoncreator #mynikonlife

If you have been paying attention to my journey on Instagram (@heykarenwoo), you probably noticed that I’ve taken a serious liking to learning the game of golf. Golf has been the biggest highlight of this year, so I couldn’t contain my excitement when Golf Australia invited me to the ISPN Handa Australian Open Golf Championship 2022 event.

This Australian Open event was one for the history books where Men, Women and All Abilities golfers play in the same golf tournament.

The atmosphere was electrifying, the crowd turned out in droves, and I am enthralled by each player’s immaculate golf swing technique, style and form. So much to learn from these Pros!

Although I was rooting for the Aussies to take out the title, I have to say, our international guests Adrian Meronk (Poland), Ashleigh Buhai (South Africa) & Kipp Popert (England) were unbelievably talented and highly deserving of taking out the ISPN Handa Australian Open Championship 2022.

So without a du, here is a running photo commentary of the action that unfolded today starting at hole 8 with Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee and Adrian Meronk. I also followed Grace Kim, Min Jee Lee, Ashleigh Buhai, Hannah Green, Jiyai Shin and Jenny Shin at the final 18th hold.

Thank you Golf Australia for all the incredible support and for giving me the honour to be a special part of Australian golfing history!

All images are owned and copyrighted to Karen Woo. Please email hey@karenwoo.com.au for permission to use.

Shot on Nikon Z 6 using Nikkor 70-200mm lens.

The Home of Golf: St Andrews Old & New Course

Adrian Meronk, Ashleigh Buhai & Kipp Popert are the winners of ISPN Handa Australian Open Golf Championship 2022