The Australian Open, both men’s and women’s editions, returned to Melbourne in 2024.

Shared across Victoria and Kingston Heath Golf Clubs across the opening two rounds, the latter played sole host to the dramatic conclusion of the event.

In addition to the many challenges presented by one of the best courses in the world, players had to contend with several afternoon downpours on Sunday.

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Read on to find out who emerged victorious below.

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Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston, ranked 954th in the world, claimed by far the biggest win of his career to take home the Stonehaven Cup thanks to a three-stroke victory.

Johnston came into Sunday sharing the lead with Lucas Herbert but held his nerve with a four-under 68 to finish at -18 for the tournament.

The 24-year-old from Montana was making just his second start on the DP World Tour, having finished tied for 43rd in the Australian PGA Championship last week.

Emerging Aussie Curtis Luck looked like he might charge his way to a breakthrough victory of his own late in the round but a bogey on 17, after Johnston birdied 14 and 15, cost him in the end. 

The 28-year-old West Australian carded a four-under final round 68 to finish at -15 for the tournament.

Aussie pair Marc Leishman and Jasper Stubbs tied for third at -14.

Overnight co-leader Herbert had a forgettable day, fading from contention with a round of two-over to finish six off Johnston.

In the women’s event, former world number one Jiyai Shin collected a second Australian Open title, adding to her win from 2013 with a two-stroke victory.

The South Korean led by two going into the final round but a disappointing Sunday from Australia’s Hannah Green gave Shin the advantage.

Reigning champion from South Africa, Ashleigh Buhai, put together an impressive five-under fourth round to close within two shots but Shin’s lead was enough of a buffer, despite a double bogey on two and bogeys on 13, 15 and 17.

Buhai had a birdie putt on 18 to potentially make things very interesting with Shin still to close out for par but it wasn’t to be.

In the end, Shin, thanks in part to eagles at four and 10, finished with a three-under 70, to take her to -17 for the tournament.

South Korean amateur Hyojin Yang rounded out the placings but was 10 shots behind her compatriot.

Grace Kim and Green were the best of the Aussies, finishing tied for fourth at -6, although the latter will rue her six-over final round.