Angourie surfer Chris Zaffis has placed fourth at the Australian Open of Surfing Sunshine Coast Pro held at Coolum Beach over the weekend.

2020 Qld state open male short-board runner-up Cooper Davies (Noosa, QLD) gained redemption by taking out the men’s division.

Davies defeated Alister Reginato (Alexandra Headland, Qld), Noah Stocca (Peregian Beach, Qld) and Chris Zaffis (Angourie, NSW – currently residing in Qld) respectively.

“That was really exciting, I wasn’t expecting that,” said Davies.

“It’s been a long break since we’ve had competitions so it feels awesome to get the rashie back on and get a win.

“I’m looking forward to the Gold Coast leg now [the Gold Coast Pro, Oct 31 – Nov 1] until then I’ll just be training.”