New Zealand shines at 2024 SGA Queenstown Golf Week

New Zealand shines for 2024 Queenstown Golf Week

Amazing golf and jaw-dropping scenery greeted SGA Golfers once again

SGA returned to Queenstown, New Zealand, for the 2043 Queenstown Golf Week, and the trip proved to be everything (and more) that golfers look for in a golf trip.

With some of New Zealand's top courses on offer, including Millbrook's Coronet and Remarkables courses, Jack's Point and Queenstown Golf Club, our golfers were once again treated to an exceptional week of golf.

2024 Queenstown Golf Week Recap

ARRIVAL AND WELCOME DINNER

Following a short flight from Australia, golfers made their way to Ramada Queenstown, our home-base for the week. That night, guests enjoyed a hosted Welcome Party at the Queenstown Skyline Stratosfare restaurant, at the top of the famous Queenstown Gondola. Golfers and their partners were treated to good food and drinks, a relaxed vibe, sweeping views of Queenstown, and a jovial atmosphere as they met their fellow golfers (many set to be life-long friends) for the week.

DAY 1 - FIRST ROUND, MILLBROOK (REMARKABLES)

The event kicked off at the gorgeous Millbrook Golf Club, host OF the NZ Open. The 36-hole facility was a real treat for our golfers to experience it in all its glory. The course featured gorgeous scenery all around, which (if you're not careful) can distract you from the golf itself. Overall, it was a challenging and enjoyable golf course. The course staff were friendly and helpful, and our golfers had a great time. Thanks to the course and staff for hosting us and making it a memorable day.

DAY 2 - SECOND ROUND, JACK'S POINT GC

Day 2 of the 2024 Queenstown Golf Week saw golfers experience Jack's Point - a jaw-dropping, eyeball-widening, heart-pumping bucket-list golf course. With GORGEOUS views at every hole, it had our golfers taking more photos than golf swings. Trust us when we say: PLAY THIS COURSE!

Thanks to the entire team at Jack's Point for hosting us. Everyone had an absolute blast.

DAY 3 - REST DAY

A well-earned "rest day" for many of our golfers in Queenstown. There is SO MUCH to do in the area, it's hard to choose just one or two activities. While some of our guests took the opportunity to play some bonus golf, others took the day to explore Queenstown, "the Adventure Capital of the World"

DAY 4 - THIRD ROUND, MILLBROOK (CORONET)

Our golfers returned to Millbrook to enjoy the second of the two spectacular 18-hole courses. Great weather and a solid layout kept the smiles coming! Once again, thanks to the staff at Millbrook for your hospitality.

DAY 5 - FINAL ROUND, QUEENSTOWN GC

Five fun-filled days of world-class golf came to conclusion on the Friday, as our golfers played the picturesque Queenstown Golf Club. The amazing weather all week continued, as the sun came out, treating our golfers to more amazing scenery and some truly spectacular golf.

AWARDS DINNER

Following the day, golfers and their non-golfing partners converged at Brazz Steakhouse for the Presentation Dinner. With some tasty food (and PLENTY of beverages) consumed, the night was a relaxing and fun evening where golfers chatted about their glorious (and not-so-glorious, LOL) golf shots and moments across this memorable week.

2024 SGA Queenstown Golf Week Photo Galleries

2024 Queenstown Golf Week - Final Scores

Individual Stableford Aggregate

See below for Final scores and photo gallery (or click here to see detailed round-by round scores and stats on our Golf Genius Portal)

A Grade Flight
Pos.	Player	Total	R1	R2	R3	R4
1	Richard Fellner *	128	40	32	26	30
2	Jacob Russo	124	30	26	32	36
3	Arvin Kumar	123	32	24	37	30
4	Scott Granger	122	30	31	31	30
5	Billy Eltakchi	121	35	30	27	29
6	Haroon Mohammed	118	30	29	35	24
7	Mick David *	116	31	30	28	27
8	Patrick Hassarati	115	30	26	33	26
9	Bradley Apps	112	30	22	26	34
T10	Yvonne Yip	111	30	26	31	24
T10	Andrew Lane	111	33	31	22	25
12	Frank McIntyre	110	25	22	40	23
T13	Andrea Ray	107	33	28	19	27
T13	Andrew Goller	107	33	22	24	28
15	John Sood	63	26	5	16	16
16	Kevin Smith	61	17	13	19	12

*: Staff member. Ineligible to win

B Grade Flight
	Pos.	Player	Total Stableford Points	R1	R2	R3	R4
	1	Aaron Bik	132	31	35	30	36
	2	KC Lee	119	38	25	30	26
	3	Fred Ayoub	114	28	23	34	29
	4	Paul Salamone	111	34	29	18	30
	5	Ivan Jones	108	23	26	24	35
	T6	Robyn Sood	107	35	33	11	28
	T6	Julie Ridler	107	33	23	22	29
	T6	Susie McIntyre	107	24	31	31	21
	9	Joseph Ayoub	103	19	29	29	26
	10	Marcella Broz	101	31	20	26	24
	T11	Rukshana Mohammed	99	21	24	31	23
	T11	Seini Puamau	99	34	22	19	24
	13	Anne Calder	87	25	24	19	19
	14	James Dent	84	16	22	21	25
	15	Mark Dalley	83	17	17	26	23

Special Thanks

Thanks to all of our host courses and clubs: Queenstown Golf Club, Jacks Point, and Millbrook Resort for allowing us to enjoy your world-class courses.

Thanks to Stephen and his team from the top-notch Peak Golf Queenstown for all of their help and arrangements on ground.

Thanks to the Stratosfare Restaurant and Brazz Teams for taking care of us for our welcome and awards dinners!

Thanks to our amazing partners/sponsors: Srixon-Cleveland, Garmin, MGI, Heathcote Winery, TCN Gift Cards and Drummond Golf.

Most importantly, thanks to ALL of our golfers and their non-golfing partners for joining us this week. You were all a wonderful and fun-filled group, and you helped make this event extra special!

The 2024 Queenstown Golf Week Partners

2025 SGA Championships – Gold Coast, Qld

The 21st Annual SGA Championships

August 3-8, 2025
Gold Coast, Queensland

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The 21st Annual SGA Championships

Tee it up on the country’s top golf courses and battle for over $40,000 in prizes.

SGA's Flagship Annual Event
4+ rounds of world-class golf over 6 days
Meals at each course + Special Functions
Over $40,000 in Prizes
Open to ALL Golfers, regardless of skill level, age or ability.

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2025 SGA Championships Itinerary

Regarded as a must-play event on most clubs’ Social Golf calendars, the SGA Championships sees golfers and social clubs from across Australia converge upon the Gold Coast for a week of spectacular golf, energetic competition and, most importantly, a ton of fun.

ARRIVAL

Arrival and Check-in at The Gold Coast

Upon arrival at the glittering Gold Coast, you'll transfer to your home base for the week, the Mantra Legends Hotel. Featuring 4-star rooms, the hotel is right in the heart of the action, and provides everything you need for a fun and relaxing stay.

You'll then check-in for the tournament, where you will meet our friendly staff and receive your player Welcome Pack, which includes a tournament polo & hat, cooler bag, golf balls, bag tag, the week's program and more fun goodies.

David. 2022 Entrant

Sunday - Optional - Ambrose Day

Palmer Gold Coast (Robina Woods)

The week begins with an optional (and fun) Team Ambrose Golf Day, where you can warm-up for the week in a jovial and relaxing atmosphere. Carved out of 65 hectares of native woodlands, with fairways lined by towering gum trees, Palmer Gold Coast has rapidly developed a reputation as one of Queensland’s best-loved resort courses. Consistently ranked in the top 30 resort courses in the country, Palmer Gold Coast is a 6078 meter, 18-hole, Par 71 championship golf course designed by the Marsh / Watson team. A natural water-course featuring lakes, ponds, creeks and native wildlife completes a rare golf course environment.

(Note: MAXIMUM of 72 spots available for the Ambrose Warm-up Day)

SUNDAY EVENING

WELCOME DINNER

Your tournament week begins with a fully-catered Welcome Party at The Mantra. Meet your fellow golfers, say G'day to the SGA Staff and Hosts, and enjoy tasty food and beverages. The evening also includes the awarding of last year's winners' Championship Shirts, as well as any Milestone awards for long-term players.

"I can't believe how good the event is for the price. We got great service from all the staff and always with a smile. My clubs are always waiting for me at each course and I get to play with someone different each round."

Steve

2022 Entrant

Round 1/2 (Split fields) Monday/Tuesday

RACV Royal Pines Resort

RACV Royal Pines Resort has been recognised as a premier golf destination for over a decade. With undulating terrain, magnificent greens and tight fairways that demand respect, RACV Royal Pines is a great golf experience for players of all standards. With 27 Championship holes of golf, the facility features three distinct course combinations and three unique golfing experiences.

Round 1/2 (Split fields) Monday/Tuesday

The Glades

Today, you'll tee it up on The Glades, regarded by many as the finest golf course on the Gold Coast. Designed by Greg Norman, the 6420m Championship layout opened in 1999 and rapidly developed a reputation as the best golf course on the Gold Coast. The facility features superb playing surfaces with unique “Creeping bent grass” greens that ensure a superior putting surface all year round. The Glades is on 65 hectares of land with a total of 98 bunkers. Norman not only had a vision to create a challenging golf course on the Gold Coast, but he also retained 9 hectares of wetland area to create a natural wildlife sanctuary within the course.

“This was my first time and was extremely impressed with the organisation and overall management. Was also great value for money.”

Paul

2022 Entrant

REST DAY - OPTIONAL GOLF. WEDNESDAY

Links Hope Island

Designed by five-times British Open Champion, Peter Thomson and home to Australian golfing royalty, Peter Senior, Links Hope Island is a must-play on any visit to the region. The course regularly rates among the finest resort courses in the country. When you play at Links, you'll be met with a real sense of welcome and warmth from the time you arrive.

(Note: MAXIMUM of 24 spots available for the Rest Day Round)

"Fantastic event, very welcoming to overseas players. Very well organized with lovely challenging courses to play."

Karen

2022 Entrant

Round 3/4 (Split fields) Thursday/Friday

Lakelands

Since opening in February 1997, the wonderful Lakelands golf course has forged a deserved reputation as one of Australia's very best golf courses. Situated in the heart of the Gold Coast adjacent to the luxurious Radisson Resort and next door to Palm Meadows, Lakelands was the first signature designed course in Australia by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. Lakelands is often described as a thinking player's course with a unique Nicklaus flavour to the design.

Round 3/4 (Split fields) Thursday/Friday

Palm Meadows

Palm Meadows was the first golf resort course on the Gold Coast, and pioneered the Australian resort golfing boom. The challenging 350-hectare par 72 course was designed by renowned course-designer Graham Marsh. It measures 6319 metres off the championship tees and the opening and closing holes are rated among the greatest in Australian golf. Water comes into play on 14 holes and there are 82 sand bunkers around the course.

“The work that goes in behind the scenes to make this event run so smoothly must be huge. But it is really appreciated. It’s great to just turn up and have everything organised for you. It’s a great, well organised event playing nice courses with great people.”

Nathan

2022 Entrant

FRIDAY Evening

Awards Dinner and Presentation

Friday evening, you'll enjoy a massive night, as we wrap-up the week at the Presentation Ceremony and Closing Dinner. Share your week's memories with your old (and new) golfing mates as you enjoy a full sit-down dinner, complete with Beer/Wine/Drinks, live music and the all-important Awards, where we crown the Individual and Team champions. Our event will again feature great prizes totaling over $40,000, including Srixon, Garmin and MGI golf products, vouchers from The Card Network and Drummond Golf, and SGA Shiraz from Heathcote Winery. The evening also includes our highly-anticipated prize draw, where one player will win free entry to one of our events (including airfares) valued at over $2500.

"Well done to all involved, great to catch up with old friends and making some new ones. I always enjoy the event - for 11 years and counting. Keep up the good work and see you all next year."

Brad

Victoria

Your SGA Hosts for this trip

SGA TEAM

YOUR HOSTS

As this tournament is our flagship event of the year, the entire SGA team will be there to host the week. From registration to organising your transfers, to managing each day's events, to simply answering any questions you have throughout the week, each team member is dedicated to ensuring that your trip is fun, memorable and hassle-free.

Optional Transfers

Optional Club and Course Transfers

Golf Course Transfers and Club Valet Service

Most SGA Championships participants opt to take advantage of our optional Golf Club Valet Service and Bus Transfers. By choosing this service, you will get full return transfers between the Mantra Hotel and the golf course each day (in a fully-air-conditioned coach), PLUS we will store and deliver your bag to the courses each day and have it waiting on your golf cart. (Thus relieving you the burden of sorting your bag at the hotel each day).

These transfers are managed under the careful eye of our long-time partner, Gold Coast Direct Charters (see below).

OPTIONAL AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Airport Transfers via Gold Coast Direct Charters

For Airport transfers when you arrive/depart the Gold Coast, We recommend Gold Coast Direct Charters, SGA's preferred Gold Coast on-ground logistics partner for our annual SGA Championships. GCDC Owner Julie Ridler has always provided ultra-reliable, friendly, affordable and efficient service for the thousands of SGA competitors over the years. SGA highly recommends Julie and her team for any transfer needs.

Contact Julie Ridler (Gold Coast Direct Charters) – 0420 942 204 or sales@gcdirectcharters.com.au

2025 SGA Championships Itinerary

Day	Date	Start Time	Transfers	Start	Event	Format	Venue
Sunday	Aug 3	12:00pm	11:15am & 5:45pm (TBC)	Shotgun	Optional Warm-up	Team Ambrose	Palmer Gold Coast
Sunday Night		7:15pm-9:15pm			Welcome Dinner and Cocktail Party		Mantra (Upstairs)
Monday	Aug 4	12:00pm	10:30 & 6:00pm (TBC)	Shotgun	Round 1	Single and Team Stableford	RACV Royal Pines & The Glades (Split-field)
Tuesday	Aug 5	12:00pm	10:30 & 6:00pm (TBC)	Shotgun	Round 2	Single and Team Stableford	RACV Royal Pines & The Glades (Split-field)
Wednesday	Aug 6	10:44am	9:00am & 4:30pm (TBC)	One-Tee	Rest Day/Optional	Social	Links Hope Island
Thursday	Aug 7	7:30am	6:30am & 2:00pm (TBC)	Shotgun	Round 3	Single and Team Stableford	Palm Meadows & Lakelands (Split-field)
Friday	Aug 8	7:30am	6:30am & 2:00pm (TBC)	Shotgun	Round 4	Single and Team Stableford	Palm Meadows & Lakelands (Split-field)
Friday Night		7:00pm			Presentation Dinner		Mantra Ballroom
Saturday	Aug 9	Depart		Check-out

2025 SGA Championships Package (Golf)

Tournament Package Includes:

$1299 $1199 per person

Championship rounds at Pam Meadows, Lakelands, The Glades and RACV Royal Pines
Motorised carts at all courses
Meal at each course
A chance to win in over $40,000 in trophies and prizes
Entry into the major prize draw - valued at $2500
Welcome reception buffet including beverages
Gala presentation dinner - including beverages & entertainment
Branded tournament polo shirt and cap
Welcome gift pack and tournament program
Tournament organization and daily leaderboards
Daily registration and check-in at courses
On-site support from SGA staff
One helluva good time

EARLY BIRD PRICE!

Tournament Options/Extras

Optional Extras per person

Golf Course Transfers & Golf Club Valet Service: $150
Ambrose Day / Warm-Up Round- Includes Cart: $115
Rest Day / Optional Round (Links Hope Island) Includes Cart: $165
Non Golfing Partner - Welcome Party: $100
Non Golfing Partner - Presentation Dinner: $140
Minor Sponsorship: $TBC

2025 SGA Championships Accommodation

Event entry is structured so that the golf event package is separate from the accommodation booking. This allows entrants flexibility and choice...you can choose the accommodation option that suits you.

Mantra Group - Hotels and Apartments

The SGA Championships features the Mantra Legends Hotel as our home base for the week. The hotel, featuring 4-star rooms, is right in the heart of the action, and provides everything you need for a fun and relaxing stay.

Golfers can choose to make their own accommodation arrangements for the event, however, staying at The Mantra will be a significant advantage for a range of reasons:

Transfers to and from the golf courses will all be from The Mantra.
The prices offered by Mantra is great value and discounted on peak rates.
Most of our event participants will be at the property, so it will be far more social for our golfers.

Accommodation (Mantra Legends)

Prices Per person per week (6 nights)

Single or Twin-Share Hotel Rooms (4 Star)
Minimum six nights stay for tournament nights.
Additional nights can be added before or after the event.
Each room can be either a queen bed or two singles.
PACKAGE PRICES (PER WEEK)
--- $510 per person, Twin Share, 6 nights - Sun - Fri
--- $1020 per person, Single Room, 6 nights - Sun - Fri
EXTRA NIGHTS (Per Person, Per night)
--- $85 Twin Share Room pp/pn
--- $170 Single Room pp/pn

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Save $100 if you book before April 30, 2025

SGA Championship Testimonials

“I wanted to personally thank you all for a great week. As always, from a customers point of view, everything was fantastic and seamless – no doubt due to the efforts behind the scenes. I keep saying it, but this is a slick operation from a great group of folks. Looking forward to my next event with SGA.”

Shannan

New South Wales

“An absolute credit to the crew. We had a ball again and we can't wait till next years event. Hopefully we will be bringing more people from our club, to make up a few more teams. Everyone we speak to loves hearing about what a great, well run event The SGA Championships are.”

Debbie

Victoria

“A great event, very well organised. Great social atmosphere, and loved meeting new people. Loved the format with a focus on the individual grades, but having the team aspect as well is important. Looking forward to next year!! Great job to all involved.”

Bill

New South Wales

“Very well run by a lovely team of professionals.”

Jenny

Queensland

“Well done to all involved, great to catch up with old friends and making some new ones. I always enjoy the event – for 11 years and counting. Keep up the good work and see you all next year.”

Brad

Victoria

“I can’t believe how good the event is for the price. We got great service from all the staff and always with a smile. My clubs are always waiting for me at each course and I get to play with someone different each round.”

Steve

South Australia

CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY, INFO & HONOURBOARD

2025 SGA Championship Sponsors

Contact us about the 2025 SGA Championships

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

Dean Miller

Major Events

0416 208 281
dean@sgatour.com.au

Matthew Pitt

SGA Founder

0425 742 501
matt@sgatour.com.au

2025 Kelly Gang Shootout

The 2025 SGA Kelly Gang Shootout

June 20-22, 2025
Rich River Golf Club - Murray River

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Battle like a Team of Bushrangers in this 4-person Ambrose adventure!

The 20th Annual Kelly Gang Shootout

A long-cherished annual event in our popular Bushranger Golf series, The Kelly Gang Shootout is always a HUGE amount of fun. The 20th Running of this four-person team ambrose event will be played over 36 holes at the spectacular Rich River Golf Club, and will feature all the usual fun, frivolity and excitement of an amazing golf weekend.

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

Starting at $549pp

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More information about the 2025 Kelly Gang Shootout

Rich River Golf Club

Offering two distinct championship golf courses on the Murray River, Rich River GC is playable all year round. The East Course measures 6,219 metres off the black tees, and plays to a par of 72. Meanwhile, the West Course stretches to 5,883 metres off the black tees, playing to a par of 71. Opened in 1979, the West Course has been host to many professional events in the past. Both courses have recently undergone some changes to be enjoyed by all standards of golfers.

Rich River Accommodation

Adjacent to the clubhouse and surrounding golf courses, Rich River's 63-room complex contains manicured lush gardens, two outdoor pools, spa, BBQ areas and children’s play equipment. It has everything a golfer needs, and once on site, you won't have to leave.

2025 Kelly Gang Shootout Itinerary

Day	Date	Time	Event	Course
Friday	June 20	from 11:30am	Single Stableford (Optional Warm-up Round. Max of 40 golfers)	West
Saturday	June 21	from 11:22am	KGS 2-ball ambrose	East
Sunday	June 22	from 9:46am	KGS 4-ball ambrose	West

Kelly Gang Shootout 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. The day is an individual Stableford event, complete with prizes.

Day 2 (The Ambush)

Two-person Ambrose

The four-person teams are split into pairs (to secretly circle and ambush their enemies), playing Two-Ball Ambrose. A rodeo rule is applied (minimum number of drives).

Day 3 (The Assault)

Four-person Ambrose

Just like the original Kelly Gang, all four team members battle together (side-by-side-by-side-by-side!) in an all-out assault, playing four-person team Ambrose, with a Rodeo rule.

VIEW EVENT FORMAT, RULES AND PAST RESULTS

The 2025 Kelly Gang Shootout Packages

Twin-share

$549 per person

Two nights' Accommodation at Rich River Golf Resort
36 holes of golf in carts on Saturday & Sunday
2 x $20 Breakfast Vouchers
2 x $20 Club Vouchers (For lunch or dinners, etc)
Tournament Program
Tournament entry fees, trophies and prizes

Single Room

$669 per person

Two nights' Accommodation at Rich River Golf Resort
36 holes of golf in carts on Saturday & Sunday
2 x $20 Breakfast Vouchers
2 x $20 Club Vouchers (for lunches or evening meals)
Tournament Program
Tournament entry fees, trophies and prizes

Extra Golf

$59 per person

Optional warm-up round on Friday (walking) - includes prizes and results on GOLF Link.
Optional: Add a shared Cart on Friday for $20pp

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The 2025 Kelly Gang Shootout Sponsors

Contact us about the 2025 Kelly Gang Shootout

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

Dean Miller

Major Events

0416 208 281
dean@sgatour.com.au

2025 SGA Autumn Classic

The 2025 SGA Autumn Classic

April 11-13, 2025
Bright & Myrtleford, Vic

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The 2025 SGA Autumn Classic

Played on a pair of fun and challenging courses, in the gorgeous Victorian High Country, The 3rd 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

ENTRY: $519

More information about the 2025 SGA Autumn Classic

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	April 11	12:30pm	Single Stableford (Optional Warm-up Round)	Bright
Saturday	April 12	10:30am	Single Stableford PLUS Pairs Better Ball	Myrtleford
Sunday	April 13	8:00am	Single Stableford PLUS Pairs Better Ball	Bright

The 2025 SGA Autumn Classic Packages

Twin-share

$519 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)

Golf Only

$199 per person

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

Extra Golf

$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.

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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 as some usual tasty ‘side action’ between teams.
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

Mount Defiance Alliance capture 2024 William Buckley Classic

The Mount Defiance Alliance defy all to capture 2024 William Buckley Classic

The 2024 William Buckley Classic saw golfers from across the country descend upon the magnificent Moonah Links Resort for the 19th running of this event.

Under warm and mostly sunny skies all weekend, with a bit of wind in round 2, the Moonah Open and Legends courses presented our players with a challenging and thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

For the second time in 2 years, a pair of newcomers to SGA battled harder than the rest (both on the course, and in the post-round festivities) as they stormed home to a two-point victory, taking home the mighty Murrangurk Trophy.

Congratulations to The Mount Defiance Alliance (Michael Holt and Simon Alston), who fired back-to-back rounds of 44 stableford points to finish on 88, pipping The Point Addis Bashers (Ian Steer and Cam Thompson) who came agonisingly close with rounds of 44-43. One putt...one chip...one lip-out over the weekend could have made the difference.

In third were The Sullivan Bay Gingerbread Men (Richard Fellner and Cameron Dunn) who sprinted to the line, but came up just short, with rounds of 41-44, for a total of 85.

The full leaderboard can be seen below (or click here for the interactive leaderboard on Golf Genius).

2024 WBC Leaderboard

2024 WBC Teams

2024 WILLIAM BUCKLEY CLASSIC PHOTO GALLERY

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(Click Photo to see the event program)

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!

Thanks also to the entire team at Moonah Links for hosting us on your wonderful course. Thanks to our sponsors Srixon Australia & New Zealand, Heathcote Winery, MGI, Garmin Australia, Drummond Golf and TCN.

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

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

2024 Foodbank Charity Golf Day a massive hit at Kingston Heath

2024 SGA Foodbank Charity Golf Day a massive hit at Kingston Heath

An absolute stunner of a day on Tuesday, Oct 1 for Victorian SGA golfers at the magnificent Kingston Heath Golf Club for our massive SGA Foodbank Charity Golf Day. A packed field of 118 golfers (including many first-time SGA players) enjoyed one of Australia’s best golf courses (and host venue of this year’s Australian Open). Players were greeted by mostly sunny skies, gentle breezes, pre-and post-round food, and the chance to win over $5000 in prizes during the day. Everyone had a blast as they teed-off for a great cause.

Of course, the BIG winners of the day were the thousands of Aussie families who receive support from Foodbank Victoria. With over $7,000 in donations generated from the golf day, including $3640 in player raffle proceeds and donations of $1500 from Kingston Heath, and $2000 from Social Golf Australia, Foodbank Victoria can create over 14,000 meals to help these families out! A massive achievement by all involved. THANK YOU!

FINAL SCORES

A Grade
Pos / Player / Stableford Points
1 Daniel Bettess 36p.
2 Mark Wohlers 35p.
3 Graham Jephcott 34p.

B Grade
Pos / Player / Stableford Points
1 James Haskis 40p.
2 James McErvale 37p.
3 Freddie Leighton 34p.

C Grade
Pos / Player / Stableford Points
1 Geoff Hamill 36p.
2 Bill Anastasopoulos (and best SGA Tour result) 36p.
3 Matt Van Lith 35p.

Final Leaderboard here:

https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10330184227894623002

Novelties

NTP: Gus Geuna, Cam Thomson and Mark Wohlers. Drive n Chip: Brad Green.

Photo Gallery

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE GALLERY GRID

Foodbank Charity Golf Day RAFFLE DRAW

Congratulations to the following winners of the charity raffle, which raised over $4000 for Foodbank.

1st: AI GPS+ Electric buggy from MGI, the leader in Electric Buggies. (RRP $2799)
WINNER: Jake Vella

2nd: 10-pc Set of Cleveland Golf Clubs (RRP: $1249).
WINNER: Rob Mathieson

3rd: A Srixon z28 Laser Rangefinder. (RRP: $1049).
WINNER: Paul Curtis

Foodbank Charity Golf Day

SPECIAL THANKS

A special thanks to all of our amazing sponsors on the day, including Srixon Australia, MGI Golf, Garmin Australia, Drummond Golf , Heathcote Winery, and The Card Network. Without their tremendous support, this day would not have been possible.

Also, a very sincere thanks to Andrew Taylor and the staff and members of Kingston Heath GC for hosting us on their world-class golf course. The course was in amazing condition, and proved to be a treat for all of us to play.

Finally, SGA would like to send a hearty "THANKS" to all the players on the day. We hope to see you at a future SGA event!

There's still time to donate!

For every $1 Foodbank Victoria receive, they’re able to provide 2 meals for someone in need. Every dollar donated is two meals created. It’s that simple.

Donate to Foodbank Victoria Here

A FINAL WORD: “RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS”

"In the past few years we have all lived through some difficult times - from Covid, to lockdowns to cost of living increases. It has belted some folks and left others untouched. I am sure everyone knows somebody who has been severely affected.

For those who’ve had a significant drop in income, the simple act of putting food on the table for the family has become a challenge.

My wife and SGA founder Sally Pitt set some simple values for our family that we have adopted for our golfing community as SGA – Be Brave, Be Honest and Be Kind. I think the people involved in Foodbank operate in a similar way.

Random Acts of Kindness have become something that we aspire to in our family. It helps others but it also helps ourselves - it is a joyful thing to do that can inspire purpose, fun and happiness in yourself and in others.

This golf event and this initiative to support Foodbank helping families reflects our aspiration to kindness and our appreciation of people and organizations like Foodbank who do great work in our community to help others.

We are sincerely grateful to you all for contributing to this day and helping support Foodbank to get some meals to families who are doing it tough right now. We hope you had an enjoyable day and we hope you continue to look out for opportunities to make a difference by helping others with an act of kindness when you can." -- MATTHEW PITT. SGA Founder

2024 SGA Foodbank Charity Day Sponsors & Partners

Birdie Fever storms home for 2024 SGA Championships victory

Birdie Fever tops largest-ever field at 2024 SGA Championships

Social Golf Australia's 2024 SGA Championships saw the largest-ever field battle for victory in SGA's flagship event, with 136 golfers plus their partners making the trek to the gorgeous Gold Coast for a week of fun, sun and friendships.

The Four-Round Event, which included both Graded/Individual competitions as well as a Teams Competition, was contested over the week of August 25-30, 2024. It was played at some of Queensland's best golf courses: Links Hope Island, Lakelands, The Glades and RACV Royal Pines, with optional rounds at Palmer Gold Coast and Brookwater GC.

After a week of great golf, camaraderie and all-around fun, the competition began to heat up as the podium came into sight. There were some tight races in both the Grades and Teams events, with the results coming down to the last day (and in some cases, the very last hole.)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 2024 CHAMPIONS:

A Grade: Jason Beeston (Red Bears) made it back-to-back victories, taking top spot on 144 points, pipping Anthony Moscato (Birdie Fever) on 141. Third went to T-Rex (Stroke Kings) on 138.

B Grade: Mark Haase (Pin Flag Men), took the trophy on 139 over Neil Joliffe (Dude! Where's My Par?) on 133 and Jeff Stephens (Vic Invincibles) on 132

C Grade: Andrew Sharp (The Birdie Brothers) claimed victory on 137 points. 2nd went to Warrin Barrow (NSW All Stars) on 136, followed by Carl Ruttledge (Dude! Where's My Par?) on 132.

Ladies Grade: The largest-ever ladies field in SGA Championships history (30 competitors!) saw Rukshana Mohammed (Spice Girls) claim the hardware on 137 points, followed by Michelle Jarvis (Birdie Fever) on 132 points. Third went to Heather Alsop (The Grange Birdies) on 131 points.

Teams Result was a very tight race. After leading all week, team Dude! Where's My Par? (Carl Rutledge, Neil Jolliffe, Ian Jolliffe and Martin Greenhalgh - 406 points) couldn't muster enough in Round 4 to overcome a fast-finishing Birdie Fever (Anthony Moscato, Michelle Jarvis, Kina Hazell and Shane Hazell - 407 points). When the results were tabulated, Birdie Fever overcome an 11-point deficit in R4 to clutch victory.

The presentation award dinner capped our week of $40,000+ in prizes, and also featured our annual Raffle Draw, which included a highly-coveted MGI X1 Motorised Buggy, a $2500 Voucher to play in any SGA Major event, and vouchers for players to join us at a variety of SGA Events.

FINAL SCORES - TOP-5 TEAMS

(Detailed scoring available via our Golf Genius Leaderboard)

Pos.	Team	Points	R1	R2	R3	R4
1	Birdie Fever	407	97	105	104	101
2	Dude! Where's my Par?	406	97	114	105	90
3	Red Bears	400	91	113	100	96
4	The Birdie Brothers	393	103	99	95	96
5	3 Fairways and a Fanny	388	83	109	101	95

Ambrose Day & Welcome Dinner - Palmer Gold Coast

Links Hope Island - Round 1

Lakelands - Round 2

The Glades - Round 3

RACV Royal Pines - Round 4

Presentation Dinner

SPECIAL THANKS

SGA would like to send a hearty "THANKS" to all the players who made the trek to the Gold Coast. Without you, we would not have an event.

We would like to give a special thanks to all of our sponsors and partners for the week. Notably Srixon Australia & New Zealand, Garmin Australia, MGI Golf Heathcote Winery, The Card Network, and Mantra Hotels. And our partner courses Lakelands Golf Club, RACV Royal Pines, Links Hope Island, The Glades, Brookwater Golf & Country Club, and Palmer Gold Coast for all their help. Thanks, too, to our Minor Sponsors Jondo Sunglasses and StormFire Solutions.

Finally, we would like to give a shout out to the amazing Julie Ridler from Gold Coast Direct Charters, who managed all of the transfers (and many other things!) in a very challenging week. THANKS JULIE! (We recommend to all our SGA Fans -- if you are ever on the Gold Coast, and need a lift/tour/transfer, give Julie a call. You won't be disappointed).

And that's a wrap! We hope to see you all at next year's event

2024 SGA Championships Sponsors

ABOUT THE SGA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Regarded as a must-play event on most clubs' Social Golf calendars, the SGA Championships is our flagship event on teh Gold Coast. It sees golfers and social clubs from across Australia converge upon the Gold Coast for a week of spectacular golf, energetic competition and, most importantly, a ton of fun.

To see upcoming SGA Championships events, click here

Stringybark Creek Freaks snatch 2024 Kelly Gang Shootout

Stringybark Creek Freaks snatch 2024 Kelly Gang Shootout

The 2024 Kelly Gang Shootout proved, once again, to be one of our most popular annual events.

44 players made a gaolbreak for Tocumwal Golf Club for the 19th staging of this annual event. With cold and rainy conditions giving way to sunny and clear skies, the quality of play and raucous good times were on show throughout the weekend.

Despite being short-handed when one of their team pulled-out due to Covid, the 3-handed Stringybark Creek Freaks stormed to victory on Sunday, courtesy of some stellar play. Congratulations to Matthew Pitt, Mick David and Dave Warwick, who returned a two-day total of 210, pippingd the fast-finishing The Greta Mob (Michelle Jarvis, Anthony Moscato, Tracey Grigoriou and Joan Swallow) on 211, followed by The Benalla Burglars (Gus Engley, Peter Engley, Brad Vigilante and Andre Van Gent) on 212.

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 Tocumwal 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!

Below is the full rundown of the weekend's festivities.

2024 KGS Leaderboard

Pos.	Team	Total	R1	R2	R3	Total
1	Stringybark Creek Freaks	-6	74	71	65	210
2	Greta Mob	-5	72	80	59	211
3	Benalla Burglars	-4	80	70	62	212
T4	Wallan Wallan Carpenters	-3	78	71	64	213
T4	Beechworth Boys	-3	74	74	65	213
6	Mansfield Wombats	-2	70	82	62	214
T7	Euroa Removalists	-1	73	80	62	215
T7	Corowa Borrowers	-1	73	78	64	215
9	Glenrowan Hacks	E	75	75	66	216
10	Jerilderie Gents	+4	87	72	61	220
11	Frosty Beveridges	+5	78	74	69	221

Interactive Leaderboard (Golf Genius)

Photo Galleries

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To see upcoming Kelly Gang Shootout events, click here

Hainan Island a tropical treat for 2024 Mission Hills Masters

Hainan Island a tropical treat for 2024 Mission Hills Masters

The 2024 Mission Hills Masters - Hainan Island, the inaugural China event co-hosted by SGA and AYM Golf Tours, proved to be (in the words of a few guests) one of our "best-ever events". Featuring a week of island fun (followed by an optional 3-day extension for even MORE golf), the event had it all: World-class golf, 5-star service, a lush & tropical setting and stunning scenery.

Sunday - 2024 Mission Hills Masters Welcome Dinner

A total of 57 players and their guests & partners were welcomed to the Mission Hills Masters at a sumptuous Welcome Dinner Buffet. They met their fellow players, enjoyed a few beverages and received their souvenir Tournament Polos, caps, bag tags and more.

Monday - R1 - Sandbelt Trails

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Day 1 of the Mission Hills Masters proved to be a cracker! Playing the Sandbelt Trails course (modeled after Melbourne's famed golf region), our golfers were treated to an impeccably-presented golf course, knowledgeable (and friendly) caddies, and 5-star treatment all around. Despite some high temps and humidity, our players had an absolute blast.

Tuesday - R2 - Lava Fields

Another stellar day, hosted at the gorgeous Lava Fields course. What a course! The lava rocks (everywhere) provided not only a great setting, but also some unexpected bounces. And the immaculate greens and fairways were a joy! In the event, a few players began jockeying for position, with Drew Hallam leaping to the top of A Grade (38-38), Ian Jolliffe leading B Grade (37-37), and Carl Rutledge atop C Grade (24-34).

Wednesday - Rest Day

Wednesday was a well-earned rest day. While some golfers chose to play another round of optional golf on one of the many stunning par-3 courses at Mission Hills, many other golfers took the day to explore the Mission Hills Resort's shops, indulge in the free Spa (including 68 Volcanic Pools) or just chill by the sparkling pool. Still others took the free shuttle to the city of Haikou (to explore shopping, the Zoo, and authentic Hainan Cuisine) or a quick trip to the shops and attractions at Mission Hills Centerville.