Cheshire Militia Pivot Men pilfer 2025 William Buckley Classic

The Cheshire Militia Pivot Men prevail at 2025 William Buckley Classic

The 20th running of the William Buckley Classic saw golfers from across the country descend upon the Bellarine Peninsula for a weekend of fun and frivolity.

Under cloudy skies, with plenty of wind throughout the weekend, the Portarlington, Queenscliff and (Host) Curlewis Golf courses presented our players with a challenging and thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

For the third time in 3 years, a pair of relative newcomers to SGA battled harder than the rest (both on the course, and in the post-round festivities) as they stormed home to victory, taking home the mighty Murrangurk Trophy.

Following a windy day on Round 1 at the lovely Queenscliff GC, a cloudy start for Round 2 at Curlewis gave way to warm sunshine, and the scoring on the magnificent Curlewis layout began to get as warm as the weather.

Many teams jostled atop the leaderboard all day, with one team, The Cheshire Militia Pivot Men (Harley Voelmle & Peter Weedon) breaking through for a victory via a solid 2-day 88 stableford points. Congrats boys! They pipped The Swan Island Hackers (Dean Baldry and Gavin Morris) on 86, followed by The Indented Heads (Anthony Moscato and Michelle Jarvis) on 85. Rounding out the Top-5 were The Torquay Hookers (Kathy Ridley and Zane Ridley) on countback over the fast-finishing The Wild White Men (Rob Robinson and Shaun Condron), both on 83.

See the final leaderboard here

2025 WBC Leaderboard

Screenshot 2025-10-17 at 10-21-11 2025 William Buckley Classic Event Tournament Results

2025 WBC Teams

Screenshot 2025-10-17 at 10-22-10 2025 William Buckley Classic Event Tournament Results

2025 WILLIAM BUCKLEY CLASSIC PHOTO GALLERY

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Thanks to all of our amazing players for joining us on an epic weekend. You were all top-notch! We couldn't have a great weekend like this without you!

Special thanks to the team at Curlewis Golf Club the wonderful hospitality and the high-quality accommodation. Thanks, too, to Portarlington Golf Club and Queenscliff Golf Club for hosting our Friday and Saturday Rounds. Thanks to our sponsors Srixon Australia & New Zealand, MGI Golf, Drummond Golf, Heathcote Winery and Card.Gift.

We are currently planning next year's event, to be held on the magnificent Mornington Peninsula. Stay tuned. (And for now, be sure to check out our upcoming major events around Australia--and the world--here: https://socialgolfaustralia.com.au/sga-major-events/)

About The William Buckley Classic

A long-cherished annual event in our popular Bushranger Golf series, The William Buckley Classic is always a HUGE amount of fun. Played on some spectacular Victorian golf courses, this two-person team event is played over 36 holes of Ambrose, and features our unique blend of fun, frivolity and excitement! Golfers enjoy a personally-hosted and professionally-managed competition, on-course accommodation for two nights, Plus, all the usual fun, frivolity and excitement of an amazing golf weekend!

To see upcoming (and past) William Buckley Classic events, click here

SGA Spring MGI Buggy Promo: Buy any MGI Buggy, Get free Gear

SGA's Spring MGI Buggy promo: Buy any MGI Electric Buggy, get free bonus accessories

SGA, an authorised reseller of MGI Golf Electric Buggies and Accessories, is rolling-out a Spring bonus offer for customers purchasing any MGI Electric Buggy through SGA.

Simply purchase any MGI Electric Buggy from SGA from October 9-31, 2025, and you will receive:

MGI Drink holder (RRP: $33.95)
MGI Drink bottle (RRP: $40)
MGI Phone holder (RRP: $64.50)
MGI Sand bucket loop (RRP: $25)

Over $160 in value

Total value of the Accessory Pack: Over $160

LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE

We will beat any advertised price for an MGI Electric Buggy*, so you can rest assured that you will be paying Australia's absolute best price.

To receive this bonus offer

Simply purchase any MGI Electric Buggy through SGA before midnight on October 31st, 2025.

See the full list of MGI Buggies here

For Pricing and Availability, contact Mick David on 0402 488 253.

Terms and Conditions of this offer:

This exclusive promotion is available for purchases of any MGI Electric Buggy, within Australia, through SGA only during the promotion period. Bonus accessories available while supplies last. Promotion open ONLY to Australian residents.

* Lowest Price Guarantee applies to any nationally advertised price on the same in-stock item (including GST and delivery charges) from approved MGI resellers, major retail outlets and off-course resellers/proshops, and requires confirmation by SGA of the offer's validity. SGA reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time. All other SGA Terms and Conditions apply.

2026 SGA Vietnam Golf Week

2026 SGA VIETNAM GOLF WEEK

MAR 1-7, 2026
DA NANG & HOI AN

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4th Annual SGA Vietnam Golf Week

Tee it up in one of the world's most exciting and up-and-coming golf destinations, with world-class courses, historic towns and top-class resorts.

ALL GOLFERS WELCOME

4 rounds of world-class golf
6 nights' accommodation
Fully-Hosted for maximum fun
Open to ALL Golfers

YOUR ITINERARY: 2026 Vietnam Golf Week

Like all SGA Trips and Tours, this fully-hosted golf week will feature our unique brand of high-quality golf and "a really good vibe".

In essence, we've done the hard yards for you. All you need to do is have fun!

Day 1 - Sun - Arrival & Welcome Dinner

Depart from your capital city to Da Nang (via Ho Chi Minh City).

You'll be picked-up at the airport and transfer to Brilliant Hotel for check-in. Brilliant Hotel Danang is located on Bach Dang street, the most beautiful street in Da Nang city. Featuring views of the poetic Han River and legendary bridges, the hotel is in a prime location, connecting famous attractions with shopping malls, restaurants and vibrant bars.

That night, enjoy a Welcome Dinner, where you will meet your fellow travelers, and get prepared for a week of fun.

Day 2 - Mon - BRG Danang - Nicklaus Course

Winding through paddy fields, the Nicklaus Course is a fantastic start to your week. Several of the holes play adjacent to the Coco River with great views of the surrounding villages and back to Danang City. A series of interconnected lakes and creeks meander throughout the course with wooden walls framing the holes and separating the greens from the surrounding water hazards.

Inclusions: Breakfast.

Day 3 - Tue - BRG Danang - Norman Course

Opened in 2010, this course immediately leapt to fame, being recognized as one of the 15 best new courses in the world by USA GOLF magazine. Da Nang Golf Resort has achieved many awards, amongst them 2011, 2012, 2013 best golf course in Asia by the readers of Asian Golf Monthly as well as the 2012 Best Golf Course in Vietnam by USA Golf Digest and the 2014 IAGTO Diamond Award.

Inclusions: Breakfast.

Rest Day

A much-needed rest day, where you can choose to explore Da Nang (including the famous Golden Bridge), or even travel to Hoi An to walk the narrow streets and explore the shops along the bank of the Thu Bon River. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Fujian Assembly Hall and the famous wet markets, while also exploring the historic Old Town for a shopping adventure.

Inclusions: Breakfast.

Day 5 - Thu - Ba Na Hills

Located 25 minutes from the centre of Da Nang, Ba Na Hills is set amidst a valley surrounded by native forest. This is a mountain course with a great mix of natural topography and vegetation, which will provide a challenge for all levels of golfers. The fairways are typically generous, and the bunkering style is impressively bold with the grass rolled over the face and the sand partly visible from the tees. The greens have plenty of subtle undulations and encourage a variety of approach shots.

Inclusions: Breakfast.

Day 6 - Fri - Laguna Lang & Closing Dinner

Located between the ancient city of Hue to the north, and Da Nang to the south, the Laguna Lang Co Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. The course takes advantage of the variety of existing environments as it weaves between trees, over rice paddy fields and streams, through impressive rock features and alongside the beach, to create a challenging and beautiful layout.

Inclusions: Breakfast and Closing Dinner

Day 7 - Sat - Travel Day

Check-out and transfer to the airport for your flight home (or continue on to the Mission Hills Masters in Shenzhen!).

Inclusions: Breakfast.

SGA Vietnam Golf Week - Accommodation

Brilliant Hotel - Danang

Brilliant Hotel Danang is located in a beautiful location on Bach Dang street, the most beautiful street in Da Nang city with views of the poetic Han River and legendary bridges. With a prime location, brilliantly connecting famous attractions, attracting domestic and foreign tourists right in the center of Da Nang city: New administrative center, Chicken Church, Cham Ancient Institute, Market Han, shopping malls, restaurants and vibrant bars.

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The 2026 SGA Vietnam Golf Week Package

(Land only)

(All prices in Australian dollars and are per person, unless noted. Prices based on min no. of players - if numbers changes, prices may be adjusted)

Twin-Share
Package

$2699 $2499 Save $200 until Sept 15, 2025

Extra nights available from $110 per person per night

Early Bird

Single Room
Package

$3199 $2999 Save $200 until Sept 15, 2025

Extra nights available from $210 per person per night

Early Bird

Golfer & Non-Golfing Partner Package

$4098 $3698 Save $400 until Sept 15, 2025

Price listed is TOTAL for both people
Extra Nights: $210/room

Early Bird

Tour Inclusions

18 Holes at BRG Danang - Nicklaus
18 Holes at BRG Danang - Norman
18 Holes at Ba Na Hills
18 Holes at Laguna Lang
Shared Cart & Caddy each day
6 nights Accommodation
Daily Breakfasts
Souvenir Polo, Cap and Bag Tag
Hosted Welcome Dinner
Hosted Farewell Dinner
Airport and Course Transfers
Fully-Hosted Tour with English-speaking Guide

BOOK-IN TODAY

This trip is limited to the first 24 golfers to book. Reserve your spot for this exciting trip ASAP.

Click Here to book

Note re Booking and Airline flights: This tour is priced and reserved based upon minimum numbers. SGA STRONGLY recommends that you do not book your airline flights until you have received confirmation that the event is locked-in.

2026 Mission Hills Masters (800 x 800 px)

Mission Hills Masters - Shenzhen

PLAY ONE, OR PLAY BOTH

Make it a fortnight of international golf!
After Vietnam, join us for the Mission Hills Masters, Shenzhen, March 8-14.
Tee it up at the World's Largest Golf Facility, enjoy 5-star accommodation and have heaps of fun!

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Location

Golfer photos from previous Vietnam Golf Weeks

(Thanks to Nick Sutherland and Damian Scott)

SGA Sponsors

More Information

Online Bookings, Prices & Payments

Entry in the tour is subject to accepting the SGA Terms & Conditions of entry. To secure your place, a $1000 deposit is required to book. Bookings and payments are made directly to SGA. Once you have completed the online booking, we will contact you with booking confirmation and payment information. Payment can be made by direct deposit or by credit card over the phone. Note that payments for the land package are made to Social Golf Australia and payments for airfares are made privately.

To register and make payment Click the link above or EFT (with YOUR name in the payment reference) to:

Social Golf Australia
Bendigo Bank
BSB: 633000
Account Number: 130203821

For any questions or assistance: call Mick David on 0402 488 253

Tour Exclusions

PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE:

International and Vietnam domestic airfare
Travel insurance
Visa/Import/Border charges (if applicable)
Lunches & dinners (apart from those noted above)
Alcohol/drinks
Caddy Tips (Suggest USD$15 per person per round, pay directly to caddie)
Tour Guide Tips (Suggest USD$3 per person per day)
Driver Tips (Suggest USD$2 per person per day)
Other personal expenses

Contact us about the SGA Vietnam Golf Week

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

Mick David

General Manager

0402 488 253
mick@sgatour.com.au

How Golf Australia CONNECT will affect Australian golfers and golf handicaps

How Golf Australia CONNECT will affect all Australian Golfers and their Handicaps

Updated: Oct 16, 2025

Handicap Update – CSS Scorecard entry

A quick update on entering Conforming Social Scores (CSS) from non-competition rounds.

This message is most relevant for golfers who maintain their handicap through The SGA Golf Club.

Please note that Golf Australia’s roll-out of their new app is not yet complete – as a result, some of their mobile functionality, while visible, is NOT operational.

Re: entry of CSS: Golf Australia had originally communicated that their App would be able to accept CSS by Oct 10.
Golf Australia have now pushed that date back by at least another 3-4 weeks (maybe longer)
Golf Australia have kept Mobile App Score Entry deactivated until they finalise the system rollout.

Our apologies for any inconvenience, but we have no control over this.

To help our SGA GC Members while Golf Australia sorts this out, we have temporarily reactivated our CSS Scorecard Entry system on our website:

Go here to enter your cards: https://socialgolfaustralia.com.au/submit-your-scorecards-logged-in/

We have streamlined the process to make submission quicker.
NOTE: As per Golf Australia’s current requirements:
- Pre-nomination is NOT required at this point.
- A marker’s name or details are NOT required at this point.
- Slope, Scratch ratings (etc) are no longer needed – just the tee colour.

PLEASE NOTE: We expect a flood of scorecards to come in. As we need to enter these manually, it may take slightly longer than usual. We will be working hard to get these scores entered for you, but we appreciate your patience while we power through all of the cards. As soon as Golf Australia opens up their app for scoring, we will inform you through our comms channels. Sincere thanks for your patience.

Updated October 6, 2025:

We've received hundreds of enquiries from golfers about activating their new Golf ID (formerly Golf Link number) via the new Golf Australia CONNECT system.

If you haven't done so already, here is the process activate your new Golf ID:

1. Go to the Golf.com.au Setup/registration page here: https://golf.com.au/sign-up/

2. In the Box (see image below), enter your (now former) Golf Link number.

3. If an email address in the GA system is linked to your Golf Link Number, then you will receive an email from GA with a 6-digit activation code. (Check SPAM and/or Junk). Enter that code onto the setup page, and your Golf Link number will become your new Golf ID.

4. If there is NO email address in the GA system linked to your Golf Link Number, then please email us at handicap@sgagolfclub.com.au, telling us your Golf Link Number, name, and preferred email address. We will then update the system, and you can then proceed with the activation code process above.

NOTE RE CARDS AND THE ENTERING OF SCORES

Also, the Golf Australia CONNECT system is still in the Roll-out phase, and therefore we are unable to enter any handicap scores or CSS.

We will notify you once the System has completed the Roll-out, and will offer further information on score entry and Social Cards.

NOTE: If you need help with Golf Australia Connect, The Help Line for Golf Australia is (03) 7037 0400.

Updated Sept 22, 2025

GA CONNECT is Coming – What You Need to Know

Golf Australia (GA – the governing body of Australian amateur golf) is introducing the new Golf Australia CONNECT (GA CONNECT) platform on Thursday 2nd October for all Australian golfers and golf clubs. GA CONNECT replaces the current GOLF Link system.

This new platform will provide enhanced technology services to more than 1,900 golf clubs and venues (which includes Social Golf Australia), and Australia’s 450,000-plus golf club members.

As Australia's largest golf handicap provider, Social Golf Australia is working closely with Golf Australia throughout the process. Therefore, this will help minimise any impacts to our members.

Here’s what you need to know…

KEY CHANGES TO HANDICAPPING SYSTEM

For golfers, there will be two key changes coming from October 2.

Golf Australia are introducing a new Official Golf Australia Official App, which replaces the existing GA Handicap App. The new app will retain the existing handicap lookup feature. The new mobile app will be available via either the Apple App or Google Play stores.

Secondly, there will be a new portal to access your GA Handicap. This will be done via Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia’s new website, GOLF.com.au which goes live on October 2.

Golf Australia has advised that there will be an offline period from the evening of September 28 through to October 2. During this short period, rounds of golf played will not be able to be handicapped or submitted to the portal. (See below)

Here is everything you need to know about the transition. We will update this regularly with new information, and additional timelimes as they come up.

IMPORTANT DATES:

September 28, 2025. GOLF Link offline.
Golf Australia CONNECT Transition
At 10:00pm on Sunday 28th September 2025, Golf Australia will switch off GOLF Link and transition Australia’s golf handicap system to a new platform called Golf Australia CONNECT (GA CONNECT).
Every Australian golfer, golf club and golf course will be transitioned to the new platform. GA have advised a 4-day offline period until Thursday 2nd October to complete this task, during which we will be without a handicapping system and club competitions and CSS score submissions will be suspended.
During this time, NO SOCIAL ROUNDS OR COMPETITIONS CAN BE PROCESSED by Golf Australia. In addition, no new handicaps can be activated.
- Offline Period – Handicap Scoring Suspended
  Please note that due to GA transitioning to the new Golf Australia CONNECT platform, GA have announced that rounds played from 29th September until 2nd October are ineligible for handicapping. No scorecards can be submitted to SGA during this time. We will endeavor to process all scores received before 28th September as quickly as possible. Normal operations will resume on 2nd October once the GA CONNECT transition is complete.
  So, during the outage period, please play golf, have fun, and then dispose of the scorecard thoughtfully as it won’t be added to your playing history.
- NOTE THAT SGA will still take orders for new handicaps, as well as renewals, during this time. All orders will be placed in a queue for GA Activation and processing.
  If your current handicap subscription is set to lapse or expire during this time, you must still renew and pay through the SGA website per your subscription dates.
Golfer account verification process
To access handicapping functions, all golfers will be required to have an account on the new mobile app or through the new website GOLF.com.au. As part of the transition, all existing GOLF Link account holders will be required to verify their accounts.
This process will require you to enter your Golf ID (which is the same number as their existing GOLF Link number) and receive an email verification. Further details about this account verification process will be provided to both clubs and golfers closer to the transition date.
October 2, 2025: Golf Australia CONNECT Live
- Golf Australia CONNECT goes live.
- A new website, GOLF.com.au goes live (Replacing golf.org.au)
- Additionally, a new app will be made available to golfers for download from their phone's app stores.
October 10, 2025: Competitions Resume
- Australian golf competitions resume
- Scores can be processed/added to a golf history.

What's Changing: Golf Australia CONNECT

GOLF ID Numbers (Formerly GOLF Link number)
Golfers' current GOLF Link numbers will now be referred to as a Golf ID number. This number will be used for all handicapping and competitions.
For current handicap holders, your current GOLF Link number will stay the same. This will become your permanent/Lifetime Golf ID number. This number will not change if you change clubs.
For golfers who have never held a handicap in the past, Golf Australia will assign new Golf ID numbers based on a new numbering system. (The current system of assigning club-related prefixes to a handicap number will be retired.) Thus, a Golf ID will no longer identify your club after October 2.
New Golf Australia App
Included with the launch is a new GA Official App. The App will be available for download via the Apple and Google stores. The minimum phone requirements for the app are: Apple: iPhone 8 and onwards. Android: TBC.
Conforming Social Scores
New CSS Submission Process from 2nd October
From 2nd October, all SGA members must submit CSS scorecards directly to Golf Australia. To assist you in transitioning to submitting your scorecards directly to GA, we will keep the CSS submission form on our website available until Friday 31st October. From 1st November this page will be taken down and the only way to submit cards will be via the GA App and/or www.golf.com.au website.
View Your Handicap via the new Golf.com.au website
From October 2, Golfers will be able to visit golf.com.au to:
Log in to a personal golfer portal to view your GA Handicap, track scoring history, follow friends, and monitor progress over time.
Also, golfers can find golf experiences nearby, including public courses, national participation programs, mini golf, indoor golf, driving ranges and your nearest PGA Professional for lessons and expert advice.
In addition, you can follow professional golf, access club and facility resources, access rules and more.
Plastic Membership Cards eliminated in favour of Digital Golf ID
In July 2025, GA Australia stopped issuing GOLF Link Cards. From 2nd October, use golf.com.au and the official GA App to access your Golf ID, handicap, playing history and to submit scorecards.
Australian Rules of Handicapping Changes
From 2nd October 2025, when Golf Australia’s new digital platform goes live, your GA Handicap will be calculated using updated Australian Rules of Handicapping in line with the World Handicap System. These updates will make handicaps fairer, more consistent, and more reflective of actual playing conditions.
The four key changes are:
1. A new “Consistency Factor” for Daily Handicap calculations, supporting fairer competition and equity for female players.
1. A revised formula for 9-hole rounds, making shorter formats more accurate.
1. Adjusted expected scores for holes not played, using statistical modelling.
1. A refined ’Daily Difficulty’ calculation (PCC), back-calculated to 1 January 2023.
NOTE: You may see see a small change to your GA Handicap on 2 October. The change is projected to be less than 0.5 strokes on average, although some players may see a bigger adjustment based on their unique scoring history. The system applies the changes automatically, so you don’t need to do anything.

What’s Not Changing?

First Time Handicap Scores – No Change

If you have applied for a GA handicap for the first time, there is no change to the way you submit scores for your first 54 holes. Please e-mail your scores to scorecards@sgagolfclub.com.au or visit our website at https://socialgolfaustralia.com.au/submit-your-scorecards-logged-in/

Handicap Renewals – No Change

We will be issuing handicap renewal notices and accepting handicap renewal payments as normal during the transition period. Renewal payments received during the offline period will be processed as soon as normal operations resume on 2nd October.

SGA Tournaments – No Change

If you play in SGA tournaments then please note there is no change. You will continue to use Golf Genius to enter player scores at SGA tournaments.

Further Information

Golf Australia Resources

https://golf-australia-connect-club-guide.my.canva.site/golf-australia-connect-golfer-information-guide

What Happens Next?

We will keep you informed with updates throughout the transition to GA CONNECT. Should there be any changes or delays in the GA CONNECT rollout we will let you know via our newsletter and FAQ page.

For full information about the transition to Golf Australia Connect, click here

Win a Year’s Supply of Srixon Z-Star Series Tour Balls

Win a Year's Supply of Srixon Z-Star Series Tour Balls

Enter to Win a Year's Supply* of Srixon Z-Star Series Tour Balls, courtesy of SGA and Srixon Cleveland Australia.

Z-STAR provides maximum greenside spin for unmatched control and stopping power. Its premium 3-piece construction gives skilled players complete tour performance, tee to green.

Enter Here

This competition is closed. The Winner is Trent Marshall

* Winner will receive 6 dozen Srixon Z-Star Series Tour balls, in their choice of model/colour. Winner will be chosen at random from the list of all entries. Competition open ONLY to residents of Australia. All other SGA Terms and Conditions apply. Competition ends on Friday, Sept 12 at Midnight.

2026 SGA Autumn Classic

The 2026 SGA Autumn Classic

May 22-24, 2026
Bright & Myrtleford, Vic

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The 2026 SGA Autumn Classic

Played on a pair of fun and challenging courses, in the gorgeous Victorian High Country, The 4th Annual SGA Autumn Classic is set to be a cracker. Played as both an individual Stableford event AND two-person team Better Ball Stableford event, the weekend features our unique blend of fun, frivolity and excitement!

36 Holes of golf over 2 days
2 Nights' Accommodation
Breakfasts and Dinners
Competition, Prizes and more

2026 SGA Autumn Classic - Event Info

2026 is the 4th running of the Autumn Classic, with the event returning to the magnificent town of Bright. Golfers will play at Myrtleford and Bright golf courses (with an optional bonus round at Bright GC) and stay at the Bright Chalet. The format for the weekend is individual and teams stableford aggregate.

Bright Country Golf Club

Situated at the foothills of the Victorian Alps, the Bright Country Golf Club is considered to be one of Victoria's best regional courses. Nestled alongside the Ovens River, the unique 18-hole course, designed by Tony Cashmore, features a par-72, 6097m easy-walking layout with manicured grass greens and beautifully developed tree-lined fairways. The course is a favourite of SGA Staff ... especially as there are no bunkers! (But don't let that fool you, it is challenging, fun and spectacular.).

Myrtleford Golf Club

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Ovens Valley, Myrtleford boasts an 18-hole course with tree-lined fairways - (some of the River Red gums are reputed to be 300 years old). It is a challenging course with accuracy at a premium on the narrow fairways and small greens. It's another easy-walking course, with most of the fairways being flat -- with only the 9th and 18th being on a hill.

The Bright Chalet

Located just outside of Bright, the Bright Chalet is a third-generation family business, which is popular year-round. Featuring 26 rooms over two floors, the chalet is the ideal home-base for our event. There is a full-service kitchen and dining area, dedicated bar, pool and function area. The rooms are comfortable and fully-equipped with large LCD screens, reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating, refrigerator, en-suite plus access to a balcony, with views of the surrounding mountains.

Itinerary

Day	Date	Time	Event	Course
Friday	May 22	12:00pm	Single Stableford (Optional Warm-up Round)	Bright
Saturday	May 23	10:30am	Single Stableford PLUS Pairs Better Ball	Myrtleford
Sunday	May 24	8:00am	Single Stableford PLUS Pairs Better Ball	Bright

The 2026 SGA Autumn Classic Packages

Twin-share Package

$549 per person

36 holes of golf on Saturday & Sunday
Two nights accommodation at Bright Chalet
2 x Buffet Breakfasts and Buffet Dinners at Bright Chalet
Bus Transfers (Myrtleford - Sat)
Tournament entry fees, trophies and prizes
(Optional: Add a shared Cart for $25 per person per day)

Single Player Package

$699 per person

36 holes of golf on Saturday & Sunday
Two nights accommodation at Bright Chalet
2 x Buffet Breakfasts and Buffet Dinners at Bright Chalet
Bus Transfers (Myrtleford - Sat)
Tournament entry fees, trophies and prizes
(Optional: Add a shared Cart for $25 per person per day)

Golfer + Non-golfing partner

$799 per Room

Includes all golf activities for the golfer
Two nights accommodation at Bright Chalet (For Both persons)
2 x Buffet Breakfasts and Buffet Dinners at Bright Chalet (For Both persons)

Golf Only (No accom)

$199 per person

For Bright Locals - includes all golf activities, without the accommodation

Extra Golf - Friday Warm-up

$60 per person

Optional warm-up round (Walking) on Friday - includes prizes and results on GOLF Link.
Add a shared Cart for $25 per person.

Spaces strictly limited to the first 48 Golfers. Secure your spot today.

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Event format - Single Stableford PLUS Pairs Better Ball

Here's everything you need to know about this 36-hole, weekend golfing adventure:

The Autumn Classic is a 36-hole golf tournament for amateur golfers. The event format for the individual grades is single stableford over two rounds. In addition, there is a team element (Pairs Better Ball/ 4BBB) event to add some extra fun and interest to the tournament. For this, only a team's best stableford score for each hole (i.e. Better Ball) is counted. These are added to make the daily team total. The team with the best total over two days wins the title.

Friday

Optional Warm-up

Get your weekend started early with an optional warm-up round. This will be an individual Stableford event, complete with prizes for the day

Saturday

Round 1

Individual Stableford PLUS Team Better Ball Stableford. A Team's best stableford score on each hole counts towards the Team Total.

Sunday

Round 2

Individual Stableford PLUS Team Better Ball Stableford. A Team's best stableford score on each hole counts towards the Team Total.

Rules:

Handicaps: Each pair will play via their official Golf Australia Handicaps, adjusted for the course/slope, etc. Daily results for all players will be entered on GOLF Link and will count towards players’ handicaps. Each player is personally responsible for ensuring that he or she is playing off the correct daily handicap on each day.
Nearest-the-Pin, plus Drive & Chip (NTP in 2 shots): will be held each day.
Playoffs: In the event of a tie, a countback will be used to determine the winners.
Note that a player may only win one of the events (teams or singles). If the individual/singles winner is also one of the winning pairs team, then the next-highest-ranked individual score will be named the individual winner - this ensures we have three Champions for the event.
Prizes are awarded to the top Team, plus individual winner.

Entry subject to SGA Terms and Conditions

Corowa Borrowers burgle 2025 Kelly Gang Shootout

Corowa Borrowers burgle 2025 Kelly Gang Shootout

A full field of 52 golfers made a gaolbreak for Rich River Golf Club for the 20th staging of The 2025 Kelly Gang Shootout. With sunny and clear skies throughout the weekend, the quality of play and raucous good times were on show.

And what a show it was -- especially from regular podium stars Ash Davis, Brendan Davis, Nick Randone and Adrian Dallas who stormed to victory on Sunday, courtesy of some stellar play. Their two-day total of 185, was enough to pip the fast-finishing Benalla Burglars (Gus Engley, Peter Engley, Braeden Philpin and Joel Simons) on 187, and the Jerilderie Gents (Mark Collis, Ben Forbes, Brian Bane and Bryce Amoroa) also on 187.

See full leaderboard below.

Thanks to all of our amazing players for joining us on an epic weekend. You were all top-notch. We couldn't have a great weekend like this without you!

Special thanks to the entire team at Rich River Golf Club for hosting us on your wonderful course. Finally, cheers to our sponsors Srixon Australia, MGI, Heathcote Winery, Garmin Australia, Drummond Golf and TCN.

Overall, it was a remarkable weekend of fun and frivolity. We hope to see you all next year!

2025 KGS Leaderboard

Pos.	Team	Total	R1	R2	R3	Total
1	The Corowa Borrowers	-30	72	59	54	185
T2	The Benalla Burglars	-28	67	67	53	187
T2	The Jerilderie Gents	-28	62	68	57	187
4	The Avenel Gang	-27	64	67	57	188
T5	The Glenrowan Hacks	-21	67	71	56	194
T5	The Frosty Beveridges	-21	72	64	58	194
T5	The Stringybark Creek Freaks	-21	70	65	59	194
8	The Wallan Wallan Carpenters	-19	68	69	59	196
9	The Shoeshop Squirrel Grippers	-17	67	70	61	198
10	The Euroa Removalists	-16	67	69	63	199
11	The Greta Mob	-14	75	66	60	201
12	The Mansfield Wombats	-11	76	70	58	204
13	The Beechworth Boys	-8	69	72	66	207

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Win a Cleveland HiBore XL Driver

Win a Cleveland HiBore XL Driver

Enter to win a Cleveland HiBore XL Driver, courtesy of Social Golf Australia and Srixon Australia/Dunlop Sports.

HiBore XL features forgiveness forward, A.I. optimized tech and triangular shaping with an extra-large, dynamic ball-striking area designed to provide distance and tighter dispersion patterns on shots struck all around the face. HiBore XL also includes ActivWing for downswing stability, as well as an adjustable sole weight placed low and deep for a high launch and improved MOI.

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Ladies upstage the men at the 2025 SGA Autumn Classic

Ladies upstage the men at the SGA Autumn Classic!

Gorgeous weather, great people and a pair of magnificent golf courses set the stage for the 2025 SGA Autumn Classic over the weekend.

A total of 45 men and women golfers from across Victoria, NSW and WA competed in the event, which featured a combination of Solo Stableford and Pairs Best Ball, played over 36 holes at Bright Country Golf Club and Myrtleford Golf Club.

Notably, the ladies outplayed the men over the weekend, with the podium an all-girls affair (It's true: Girls Just Want to have fun, as witnessed by Marcella Broz's shirt on Sunday - see the photo!).

In the teams event, it was a nail-biting three-way tie for first on 90 total Stableford points, requiring a countback to determine the placings. Congratulations to 2025 champions Helen O’Shea and Jo Crowston, who pipped Di Francois and Rosie Trewin, followed by Rukshana Mohammed and Marcella Broz.

In the individual comp, the ladies also dominated the leaderboard. Di Francois blitzed the field with 78 total stableford points, followed by Marcella Broz on 73, and Helen O’Shea on 72. Congratulations, too, to Suba Thiruchenthuran, who captured the Friday warm-up round at Bright GC.

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Friday - Warm-up Day

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Saturday - R1

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Sunday - R2

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Thanks

We'd like to thank our host clubs, Myrtleford Golf Club and Bright Country Golf Club for having us. Special thanks to Michael and the team at Bright Chalet for the lovely accommodation, food and the assistance in hosting the event.

A warm thank you to all of our players for joining us for a great weekend - you are the reason why our events are so fun and successful. A special thanks to our sponsors, Srixon Australia & New Zealand, MGI Golf, Garmin Australia, Drummond Golf, Heathcote Winery and TCN for their generous prizes.

Final Scores - 2025 SGA Autumn Classic

Pairs Best Ball

Pos.	Team	Points	R1	R2
T1	O'Shea + Crowston	90	40	50
T1	Francois + Trewin	90	44	46
T1	Mohammed + Broz	90	46	44
4	Westmore + Di Stasio	86	44	42
T5	Grace + Burnett	83	47	36
T5	O'Shea + O'Shea	83	40	43
T7	Jarvis + Moscato	82	40	42
T7	Nicolson + Nicolson	82	44	38
9	Fellner + Johnstone	81	43	38
T10	Thiruloganathan + Thiruchenthuran	79	40	39
T10	Eldridge + Eldridge	79	38	41
T10	Jones + Bish	79	31	48
T10	Carlisle + David	79	41	38
14	Kumar + Mohammed	78	38	40
15	May + May	75	43	32
T16	Lane + Ray	74	40	34
T16	Dunn + Lendrum	74	39	35
18	Matthews + Stephenson	73	41	32
19	O'Sullivan + O'Sullivan	72	36	36
20	O'Sullivan + Clark	71	36	35
21	Corn + Jennings	68	37	31
22	Balmer + Calver	61	32	29

Singles Stableford

Pos.	Player	Total Points	R1	R2
1	Dianne Francois	78	38	40
2	Marcella Broz	73	39	34
3	Helen O'Shea	72	33	39
4	Rukshana Mohammed	71	36	35
5	Carmel Nicolson	70	39	31
6	Alan Bish	69	28	41
7	Nicole Di Stasio	68	35	33
T8	Jo Crowston	67	27	40
T8	Kerri Westmore	67	33	34
T8	Mick David	67	32	35
T8	Rosie Trewin	67	35	32
T12	Anthony Moscato	66	30	36
T12	Suba Thiruchenthuran	66	36	30
T14	Michael O'Shea	65	31	34
T14	Atholl Johnstone	65	33	32
T14	Haroon Mohammed	65	33	32
T14	Richard Fellner	65	38	27
T18	Nathan O'Sullivan	63	32	31
T18	Robert Nicolson	63	35	28
T20	Cindy Burnett	62	38	24
T20	Tony Eldridge	62	32	30
T22	Michelle Jarvis	61	34	27
T22	Connie Grace	61	33	28
24	Stuart Carlisle	60	33	27
T25	Andrea Ray	59	32	27
T25	Linda Eldridge	59	28	31
T27	Mark Stephenson	58	32	26
T27	Rodney Jennings	58	29	29
T29	Thomas Balmer	57	32	25
T29	Cameron Dunn	57	28	29
T31	Andrew Lane	55	29	26
T31	John O'Shea	55	23	32
T31	Ivan Jones	55	25	30
T31	Andrew Clark	55	29	26
35	Michael O'Sullivan	54	29	25
T36	Arvin Kumar	52	29	23
T36	Marion May	52	33	19
38	T-Rex Thiruloganathan	50	25	25
39	Joel Matthews	49	27	22
40	Duncan Lendrum	47	27	20
41	Kym Corn	45	26	19
T42	Jeremy O'Sullivan	44	25	19
T42	Stephen May	44	22	22
44	Phoebe Burfield	33		33
45	Stuart Calver	23	9	14

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Win one of two pairs of ASICS Gel-Kayano Ace 2 shoes

Win one of two pairs of ASICS Gel-Kayano Ace 2 shoes

Enter to win one of two pairs of ASICS Gel-Kayano Ace 2 shoes, courtesy of Social Golf Australia and Srixon Australia/Dunlop Sports.

The GEL-KAYANO® ACE® 2 golf shoe is inspired by ASICS' iconic stability running shoe. It's designed for the player who's seeking advanced support and traction to assist their swing.

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The Cheshire Militia Pivot Men prevail at 2025 William Buckley Classic

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2026 SGA VIETNAM GOLF WEEK

4th Annual SGA Vietnam Golf Week

YOUR ITINERARY: 2026 Vietnam Golf Week

Day 1 - Sun - Arrival & Welcome Dinner

Day 2 - Mon - BRG Danang - Nicklaus Course

Day 3 - Tue - BRG Danang - Norman Course

Rest Day

Day 5 - Thu - Ba Na Hills

Day 6 - Fri - Laguna Lang & Closing Dinner

Day 7 - Sat - Travel Day

SGA Vietnam Golf Week - Accommodation

Brilliant Hotel - Danang

The 2026 SGA Vietnam Golf Week Package

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(All prices in Australian dollars and are per person, unless noted. Prices based on min no. of players - if numbers changes, prices may be adjusted)

Twin-SharePackage

$2699 $2499 Save $200 until Sept 15, 2025

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$3199 $2999 Save $200 until Sept 15, 2025

Golfer & Non-Golfing Partner Package

$4098 $3698 Save $400 until Sept 15, 2025

Tour Inclusions

18 Holes at BRG Danang - Nicklaus

18 Holes at BRG Danang - Norman

18 Holes at Ba Na Hills

18 Holes at Laguna Lang

Shared Cart & Caddy each day

6 nights Accommodation

Daily Breakfasts

Souvenir Polo, Cap and Bag Tag

Hosted Welcome Dinner

Hosted Farewell Dinner

Airport and Course Transfers

Fully-Hosted Tour with English-speaking Guide

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This trip is limited to the first 24 golfers to book. Reserve your spot for this exciting trip ASAP.

Mission Hills Masters - Shenzhen

PLAY ONE, OR PLAY BOTH

Make it a fortnight of international golf! After Vietnam, join us for the Mission Hills Masters, Shenzhen, March 8-14. Tee it up at the World's Largest Golf Facility, enjoy 5-star accommodation and have heaps of fun!

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How Golf Australia CONNECT will affect all Australian Golfers and their Handicaps

KEY CHANGES TO HANDICAPPING SYSTEM

IMPORTANT DATES:

September 28, 2025. GOLF Link offline.

October 2, 2025: Golf Australia CONNECT Live

October 10, 2025: Competitions Resume

What's Changing: Golf Australia CONNECT

GOLF ID Numbers (Formerly GOLF Link number)

New Golf Australia App

Conforming Social Scores

New CSS Submission Process from 2nd October

View Your Handicap via the new Golf.com.au website

Plastic Membership Cards eliminated in favour of Digital Golf ID

Australian Rules of Handicapping Changes

What’s Not Changing?

First Time Handicap Scores – No Change

Handicap Renewals – No Change

SGA Tournaments – No Change

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The 2026 SGA Autumn Classic

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