2025 William Buckley Classic

The 20th Annual William Buckley Classic

October 10-12, 2025
Bellarine Peninsula, Vic

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The 20th Annual WBC

Battle for Bushranger Glory, fun and prizes.

Enjoy 36 holes of world-class golf
Stay on-course in high-quality accommodation
Register as a pair, or we will pair you up
Open to ALL Golfers, regardless of skill level, age or ability.

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2025 William Buckley Classic - Event Info

2025 is the 20th running of the William Buckley Classic, with the event returning to the magnificent Bellarine Peninsula. Golfers will play at Queenscliff and Curlewis golf courses (with an optional bonus round at Portarlington GC) and stay on course at Curlewis. The format for the weekend is an exciting 2-ball Ambrose for stableford points.

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

Portarlington GC

Welcome to one of Bellarine golf’s best-kept secrets – a wonderfully prepared layout which has that rare and much-sought combination of challenge and fun for players at all levels. The course features superbly conditioned bent greens, drains quickly and is an easy walk with only gentle undulations.

Saturday (The Ambush)

Queenscliff

Queenscliff Golf Club provides a unique island setting, residing on Australian Defence Force land. The club is surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquillity of Swan Bay. The absolute beauty of the course and its’ environs is not lost on Golfers, as it evolves with the time of day, the light, the sea breezes, and the change of seasons. The tranquillity is only disturbed by the occasional train whistle from the Bellarine Steam Train.

Sunday (The Assault)

Curlewis Golf Club

With a sandy base, a minimum of trees and naturally undulating couch fairways the links type course has maintained its position as one of the best on the Bellarine - Ranked #25 Golf Australia Top 100 Public Access Courses. Featuring challenging bunkers and firm and fast greens, the course measures 6150 metres from the championship marks and is a challenging par-71/73.

On-Course Accommodation

Accommodation @ Curlewis

When it comes to facilities, functions and epicurean experience, the new Curlewis Clubhouse is next level. Commanding in both scope and ambience, no detail or expense has been spared in bringing The Bellarine’s newest and most dynamic destination to life.

Add to that an accommodation complex like no other. Cool eco-suite installations are nestled amidst indigenous native landscape, flanking one of the region’s most revered golf courses.

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 2025 William Buckley Classic Packages

Triple-Share Package

$529 per person

36 holes of golf on Saturday & Sunday
Shared Golf Cart both days
Two nights' accommodation
Tournament entry fee
Play for Trophies and prizes
Complimentary Bushranger Accessories
Full event management, online portal and leaderboard

Twin-Share Package

$599 per person

36 holes of golf on Saturday & Sunday
Shared Golf Cart both days
Two nights' accommodation
Tournament entry fee
Play for Trophies and prizes
Complimentary Bushranger Accessories
Full event management, online portal and leaderboard

Single-Room Package

$779 per person

36 holes of golf on Saturday & Sunday
Shared Golf Cart both days
Two nights' accommodation
Tournament entry fee
Play for Trophies and prizes
Complimentary Bushranger Accessories
Full event management, online portal and leaderboard

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (Friday Golf)

$89 per person

18 holes of golf at Portarlington
Individual Stableford Competition, with prizes + NTPs
Optional: Add a shared Cart on Friday for $25pp

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

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Previous William Buckley Classic Events

Mount Defiance Alliance capture 2024 William Buckley Classic

The Mount Defiance Alliance have captured the 2024 William Buckley Classic in impressive fashion. Notes, Results + Photos

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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

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Nailbiting playoff decides 2022 WBC Champs

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

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Exciting 3-team playoff decides 2021 WBC Champs

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

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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 2025 William Buckley Classic Sponsors

Contact us about the William Buckley Classic

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 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

Following our largest-ever Champs in 2024, we've now made the MASSIVE decision to EXPAND THE EVENT for 2025.

The 2025 event will have SPLIT-FIELDS, meaning there will be:

TWO courses in action each day

DOUBLE the daily prizes

FASTER rounds each day

And if you book-in today, you'll enjoy a $100 Early Bird Discount!

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.

"It was a great experience, especially as a first-timer. Great people, very relaxed and inclusive atmosphere, and fantastic golf. Just what I hoped for.”

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

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.