The Keperra Bowl produced two commanding performances this week, with Brisbane golfer Chase Oberle defending his men’s title and Victorian teenager Amelia Harris claiming the women’s crown at Keperra Country Golf Club — a fitting showcase for one of the most storied venues in Queensland amateur golf.
Oberle, 18, was in a class of his own across the 72-hole stroke play championship, finishing at 21-under par with rounds of 67, 70, 65 and 65. He carried a three-shot buffer into the final day and extended it significantly, ultimately winning by nine strokes over runner-up Taylor Barr, who finished at 12-under. It wasn’t the first time Oberle had put on a show at this course — he also won last year’s edition, finishing 21-under in that edition as well. Back-to-back Keperra Bowl titles for a player still in his teens is no small achievement at a tournament that has drawn serious amateur talent for decades.
The Brisbane native is currently ranked 248th in the AmateurGolf.com world amateur rankings and is heading to the University of Notre Dame later this year. His victory here adds to an already strong 2026 that includes a tied-sixth finish at the Riversdale Cup. In 2025, he also won the Queensland Junior Amateur alongside the Keperra Bowl, making this latest title a continuation of a remarkable run of form at the local level.
Jonty Lunson finished third overall at 211 for his final three rounds, with Hamish Farquharson and Max Moring sharing fourth place.
In the women’s competition, Harris was equally dominant. The 17-year-old Victorian posted rounds of 66, 67, 72 and 71 to finish at 12-under par — four strokes ahead of runner-up Alicia Ludi, who closed at 8-under. Harris, who is set to join the University of South Carolina later in 2026, has been in outstanding form this season. She recently secured a win at the Rene Erichsen Salver and claimed the final Women’s NSW Open regional qualifier before adding this title to her growing list of results.
For those unfamiliar with the Keperra Bowl’s significance on the national amateur calendar, it’s worth a bit of context. The event is held at Keperra Country Golf Club, which was established in 1931 and is nestled at the foot of the Taylor Range, just 15 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD. The club has a long tradition of producing elite golfers, including professionals John Senden, Peter Senior, and Jeff Woodland. Over the years, golfing legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Jason Day, Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman and Adam Scott have all played the course. The Keperra Bowl itself is a 72-hole stroke play event conducted by Keperra Country Golf Club in partnership with Golf Queensland, and it is open to male players of all ages, with a cut applied after 36 holes.
For the local Keperra community, this week’s results offer a reason to celebrate. The suburb’s golf club continues to punch well above its weight on the national amateur stage, and the performances of Oberle and Harris are a reminder of the quality this tournament consistently attracts.
Published 27-March-2026
