Bribie 10-year-old young gun making waves in Australian golf

By Chase Christensen  

One of the biggest and youngest stories in Australian sport right now is Bribie Island golf prodigy Narsha Solomon.  

At just 10-years-old, Narsha has already achieved what many golfers spend decades chasing. She recently became the youngest Australian ever to win a women's open club championship after claiming victory in the Pacific Harbour Women's Club Championship.  

What makes the achievement even more remarkable is the way she won. Competing against adult golfers, Narsha dominated the three-round, 54-hole championship, finishing nine shots clear of the runner-up. In golfing terms, a nine-shot victory is a landslide result and a testament to both her skill and composure under pressure.  

The Pacific Harbour Women's Club Championship is the latest highlight in what has already been an extraordinary year for the young golfer who has been a member of both Pacific Harbour Golf Club and Bribie Island Golf Club since 2023.  

Earlier this year, Narsha competed in the Sunshine Coast School Golf Trials at Beerwah Golf Club, where she was aiming to secure a place in the 10–12 years Sunshine Coast representative team. Despite being one of the youngest players in the field, she delivered the standout performance of the day recording the lowest score of the trials with an impressive round of 79.  

That result earned her selection in the Sunshine Coast team that will compete at the upcoming state championships in Rockhampton and Yeppoon. The tournament will see some of Queensland's most promising young golfers battle for state honours and Narsha is expected to be among the players to watch.  

Another major accomplishment came at the Bribie Island Junior Open. Competing against more than 100 junior golfers, Narsha recorded the lowest gross score in the under-13 girls division with a score of 83. Her outstanding performance not only secured bragging rights among some of the state's best young players, but also earned her an invitation to compete in the prestigious Greg Norman Junior Masters at Palmer Coolum later this year.  

Her rapid rise has also caught the attention of one of the world's leading golf equipment manufacturers. Narsha was recently scouted by PING and selected to join the company's Elite Amateur Program, where she receives support from the globally recognised golf brand. The selection is a significant endorsement of her talent and places her among a select group of emerging golfers identified as future stars of the game.  

For a player who only recently turned 10, the list of achievements is already remarkable. Yet those closest to her say the success is no accident.  

Narsha's father Michael Solomon says his daughter has developed a genuine passion for the game and is constantly looking for ways to improve.  

"She absolutely loves the game and works incredibly hard on improving every part of it," he said.  

That dedication is evident in both her performances and rapid rise through the junior golfing ranks. While many young athletes rely purely on talent, Narsha has combined natural ability with a strong work ethic and a determination to keep learning.  

Her achievements have also attracted attention beyond the local golfing community. As her results continue to impress, interest in her journey has grown with supporters following her progress both on and off the course.  

What makes Narsha's story particularly inspiring is her ability to compete successfully against players significantly older and more experienced than herself. Winning junior tournaments is impressive enough, but claiming a women's club championship against adult competitors at the age of 10 places her in rare company.  

With the state championships approaching, an invitation to the Greg Norman Junior Masters already secured and support from PING through its Elite Amateur Program, Narsha's golfing future is shaping up to be incredibly exciting. While there is still a long journey ahead, many within the sport believe she has the potential to become one of Australia's brightest golfing talents.  

For now, the Bribie Island youngster is simply enjoying the game she loves while continuing to surprise everyone with what she can achieve.  

If her performances so far are any indication, the name Narsha Solomon may be one that Australian golf fans hear for many years to come.