2026 William Buckley Classic

  • The 21st Annual William Buckley Classic

    October 23-25, 2026
    Mornington Peninsula, Vic

The 21st Annual WBC

Battle for Bushranger Glory, fun and prizes.

  • Enjoy 36 holes of world-class golf

  • Stay in high-quality accommodation

  • Pairs Ambrose: Register as a pair, or we will pair you up

  • Open to ALL Golfers, regardless of skill level, age or ability.

2026 William Buckley Classic - Event Info

2026 is the 21st running of the William Buckley Classic, with the event returning to the magnificent Mornington Peninsula. Golfers will play at Moonah Open and Cape Schanck golf courses (with an optional bonus round at The Dunes GC) and stay near the course at Cape Schanck. The format for the weekend is an exciting 2-ball Ambrose for stableford points.

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Friday (The Advance) (Optional warm-up round)

The Dunes (Optional)

The Dunes is ​consistently ranked among the top 25 ​courses in Australia. The 18-hole championship public golf course epitomizes authentic links golf, setting a standard that rivals the most ​prestigious private clubs. 

Moonah Links
Saturday (The Ambush)

Moonah Links (Open Course)

Set on the stunning Mornington Peninsula, Moonah Links is famously known for its two award-winning courses, the Open course (designed to host the Australian Open) and the Legends Course (a more forgiving and friendly layout, with still a bit of bite). With a modern Clubhouse and great facilities, Moonah Links is a must-play facility.

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Sunday (The Assault)

Cape Schanck GC

Designed by American golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Junior, the 18-hole, par-70 championship course boasts impressive bunkering, tree-lined fairways and ocean views from elevated tee positions. With excellent fairways and superbly manicured greens, the award-winning Mornington Peninsula course provides outstanding year-round conditions.

New Accommodation: The Cape Retreat

On-Course Accommodation

The Cape Retreat

Nestled in the heart of Cape Schanck on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, The Cape Retreat offers a truly intimate and exclusive venue, with 12 luxury suites. From private ensuite bathrooms, to thoughtfully equipped kitchenettes and cosy lounges, each detail has been carefully considered to create a haven of comfort and luxury.

William Buckley Classic Event format

Day 1 (The Advance)

Optional Warm-up

Get your weekend started early, (and scout the upcoming field of battle) with an optional warm-up round.

Day 2 (The Ambush)

Ambrose Stableford (Pairs)

The two-person teams play Two-Ball Ambrose Stableford. A rodeo rule is applied (minimum number of drives).  The day's stableford score is recorded as Round 1.

Day 3 (The Assault)

Ambrose Stableford (Pairs)

Team members battle together (side-by-side!) in an all-out assault, playing two-person team Ambrose Stableford, with a Rodeo rule applied. The day's score is added to Saturday's team score to create a two-round total.

The 2026 William Buckley Classic Package

Share Package

$749 Per Person

  • 36 Holes of Golf
  • Two night's accommodation (Fri & Sat) *
  • Shared Cart both days
  • Complimentary Bushranger Accessories
  • Play for Trophies and prizes
  • Full tournament entry
  • Event Management, online portal and leaderboard

Optional Friday Golf

$134 Per Person

  • 18 holes of golf at The Dunes
  • Individual Stableford Competition
  • Prizes and Novelty events
  • Optional: Add a shared cart for $25pp

* Note re Accommodation: Due to the unique configuration of the Cape Retreat, we will be staying in a combination of twin, triple and quad sharing for the weekend. We will arrange rooms once the field is finalised, and will endeavour to keep mates/partners together, etc.

(Single rooms can be arranged upon request - please contact Mick David for information)

BOOK HERE!

A $250 deposit secures your place in this exclusive field.

Previous William Buckley Classic Events

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The Indented Heads nab 2023 William Buckley Classic

The Indented Heads battled to a nailbiting finish during an massive weekend for the 2023 William Buckley Classic. Notes, Results + Photos

Nailbiting playoff decides 2022 WBC Champs

An exciting 2-team sudden-death playoff decided the champions of the 2022 William Buckley Classic!
2021 William Buckley Classic

Exciting 3-team playoff decides 2021 WBC Champs

An exciting 3-team sudden-death playoff decided the champions of the 2021 William Buckley Classic!

The William Buckley Classic Format

  • The William Buckley Classic is a 36-hole siege for teams of two playing two-ball ambrose.
  • Each team will be assigned a handicap by the organisers on the basis of official Australian handicaps and information supplied by the Bushrangers. The handicapper will be governed by a commitment to rewarding good play according to a player’s ability.

Rules:

  • Each member hits their shot, then chooses the best of the two, and continues play from there. Teams play their chosen best ball on each shot and may place their ball half a club length (about 50cms) from where the chosen ball lay, no nearer the hole. Balls must be placed in the same cut as the chosen ball. In the interests of fast play from tee to green, teams are NOT required to mark with a tee and precisely measure from the chosen ball as they play each shot. Once on the green, Bushrangers should mark near the chosen best ball so both team members play from near enough to the exact same position.
  • The event features a Rodeo Rule, which requires a minimum number of drives for each team member. Each team’s rodeo requirements will appear on their scorecard.
  • Nearest-the-Pin & Longest Drive: will be held as some usual tasty ‘side action’ between teams.

Playoffs:

  • In the event of a tie, a sudden-death playoff will be conducted. Teams play together as a twosome (taking alternate strokes playing one ball). Teams can determine the order as each member takes their first shot. This order is then continuous and carries over from one hole to the next until the playoff is decided.
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The 2026 William Buckley Classic Sponsors

Srixon Cleveland Golf
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Contact us about the William Buckley Classic

Call or e-mail one of our team members or fill out the form below.

2022 Trans-Murray Matchplay

Mick David

General Manager
0402 488 253
mick@sgatour.com.au
Dean Miller

Dean Miller

Major Events
0416 208 281
dean@sgatour.com.au
Matthew Pitt

Matthew Pitt

SGA Founder
0425 742 501
matt@sgatour.com.au