At just six years old, Glenelg’s Katerina Lambos is quickly becoming a name to watch in Australian junior golf.
With a golf club in hand since the age of three, Katerina has turned her early interest into an impressive streak of victories that is drawing attention across South Australia and beyond.
Proudly Greek and a student at St George College in South Australia, Katerina balances school life with a training schedule that would challenge even seasoned athletes. Training seven days a week and enrolled in two junior golf clinics, her dedication is second to none.
She’s also been under the expert eye of South Australia’s most successful PGA coach since the age of four, fine-tuning her swing every Saturday morning—proof that greatness starts with commitment.
Since the start of 2025, Katerina has competed in both of South Australia’s premier junior golf leagues: the US Kids Golf Adelaide Tour and the TeeMates Golf Australia League. Though the youngest in her division—having just turned six in January—Katerina has remained undefeated in all eight of her tournaments so far.
US Kids Golf Adelaide Tour – U8 Girls Division
23 Feb – West Lakes Golf Club: Winner (11-shot lead)
1 Mar – Mount Lofty Golf Course: Winner (13-shot lead)
22 Mar – West Lakes Golf Club: Winner (1-shot lead)
29 Mar – West Beach Parks Golf: Winner (11-shot lead)
30 Mar – Thaxted Park Golf Club: Winner (2-shot lead)
5 Apr – Royal Adelaide Golf Club (Tour Championship): Winner (5-shot lead)
TeeMates Golf Australia League – U12 Girls Division
26 Feb – North Adelaide Par 3 (Round 1): Winner (2-shot lead)
26 Mar – North Adelaide Par 3 (Round 2): Winner (1-shot lead)
26 Mar – Nearest to the Pin: Winner
With eight out of eight wins under her belt and multiple commanding leads over older competitors, Katerina has already proven her ability to perform under pressure. She is the youngest girl in every tournament she enters, yet walks away with the trophy each time.
Next, Katerina is headed to the Gold Coast to compete in the most prestigious under-6 girls division event in the country—a three-day tournament that also serves as a qualifier for the Australian Junior Team. Victory there would see her representing Australia in not one, but two international events: the USA Junior World Series and the European Junior World Series in Ireland.
Katerina also holds a full junior membership at the prestigious Glenelg Golf Club—ranked 32nd in Australia and third in South Australia. With a 12-year adult waiting list, entry for juniors is highly selective and only possible through referrals—yet Katerina has already earned her place.
But beyond the medals and rankings, golf has taught Katerina lessons in patience, focus, and resilience. In a sport known for its difficulty and demand for mental toughness, she continues to show maturity well beyond her years.
“Golf is an amazing sport for kids,” says her proud family.
“It teaches not just sportsmanship and respect, but also maths, discipline, and the value of staying calm under pressure. In golf, you compete against yourself—and that’s where true growth happens.”
