The Stroke Kings capture 2023 SGA Championships

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The Stroke Kings capture 2023 SGA Championships

The 2023 SGA Championships saw the largest-ever field compete in SGA's flagship event, with 129 golfers 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 27-Sept 1, 2023. It was played at some of Queensland's best golf courses: RACV Royal Pines, Sanctuary Cove (The Palms course), The Glades and Palmer Gold Coast courses. PLUS, there were optional bonus rounds at Lakelands 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 2023 CHAMPIONS:

A Grade: Jason Beeston (Red Bears) took top spot on 139 points, pipping Nick Sutherland (Birdie Fever) on 138 (who will rue a missed putt on 18). Third went to Kurt White (Par, Bogey, Beer, Birdie!) on 135.

B Grade had a THREE-WAY-TIE for first, all on 127 points. On Countback, the B-Grade Champion is Michael Houghton (VIC Invincibles), pipping Lindsay Scott (Redbacks SA) and Ronald Naidu (The Stroke Kings)

C Grade Champion was crowd favourite (and everybody's "Brah"), Frank Elisaia (Grumpy Old Men) on 131 points. 2nd went to Matt Carver (The Living Legends) on 127, followed by Ian Steer (The Harriets) on 122.

Ladies Grade also saw a Two-way tie for first, with Laurel Meyers (The One Putts) pipping Susan Okeby (Hole in Fun) on countback on 122 points. Third went to Lisa Garioch (Sunraysia) on 110 points - who notably went back-to-back-to-back-to-BACK on the Ladies Long Drive, nabbing the prizes in all 4 rounds!

The Teams Result was also a tight race, with plenty of rollercoaster-style action on the leaderboard all week. In the end, team Stroke Kings (Justin Gao, Ronald Naidu, Arvin Kumar and Thiruchenthuran Thiruloganathan (aka T-Rex) grabbed the hardware, with a 4-day total of 382 Stableford points. In second, two shots back, were "Par, Bogey, Beer, Birdie!" (Neill Smith, Kurt White, Paul White and Alex Robertson) on 380, with Birdie Fever (Anthony Jacobs, Nick Sutherland, Ryan Hassan and Richard Chatfield) rounding out the top 3 on 378.

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The presentation award dinner was a fully-attended affair, with many stories exchanged between old and new mates. The night capped our week of $30,000+ in prizes, and also featured our annual Raffle Draw, which featured over $5000 in prizes, including vouchers for players and Non-Golfing Partners to join us at a variety of SGA Events, including our brand-new Mission Hills Masters - Hainan Island in June 2024.

There was also an emotional moment during the presentation dinner, when the Sally Pitt Award recipient was named. Long-time SGA player and supporter Ivan Jones was nearly brought to tears when his name was called. A worthy recipient of this prestigious award (which is awarded to the player for being honest, brave and kind, all the qualities that SGA Co-Founder Sally embodied, and by which she lived her life).

FINAL SCORES - TOP-5 TEAMS

(Detailed scoring available via our Golf Genius Leaderboard)

Pos. Team Total Points R1 R2 R3 R4
1 The Stroke Kings 382 86 96 108 92
2 Par, Bogey, Beer, Birdie! 380 100 94 93 93
3 Birdie Fever 378 102 94 101 81
4 The Southern Flogs 370 97 97 92 84
5 Redbacks SA 365 88 91 93 93
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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, Heathcote Winery, The Card Network, and Mantra Hotels. And our partner courses Lakelands Golf Club, RACV Royal Pines, Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club, The Glades,  Brookwater Golf & Country Club, and Palmer Gold Coast for all their help. Thanks, too, to our Minor Sponsors Blacksheep Advisory and Barmah Park Wines.

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

2023 SGA Championships Sponsors

The SGA Championships

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

2023 SGA Championships – Gold Coast, Qld

The 2023 SGA Championships

Gold Coast, Queensland - August 27- Sept 1, 2023

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Tee it up on the country’s top golf courses and battle for over $30,000 in prizes, in SGA’s annual flagship event, the 2023 SGA Championships.

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.

WORLD-CLASS COURSES

You'll tee it up at the magnificent RACV Royal Pines, Sanctuary Cove (The Palms course), The Glades and Palmer Gold Coast courses. PLUS, there are optional bonus rounds at Lakelands and Brookwater GC if you want even MORE golf!

TOP-QUALITY ACCOMMODATION

For the 2023 tournament,  we have once again chosen the Mantra Legends Hotel as our home base for the event, with entrants getting an SGA-established price for the week.

OVER $30K IN PRIZES!

Our 2023 event will again feature great prizes totalling over $30,000, including Srixon and Garmin golf products, vouchers from The Card Network and Drummond Golf, and SGA Shiraz from Heathcote Winery. We also are offering vouchers for discount entry in the 2024 SGA Championships.

RAFFLE: WIN FREE ENTRY INTO A FUTURE SGA TOURNAMENT ($2400 VALUE)

At the 2023 SGA Championships, all entrants receive a ticket in the prize draw to win free entry to one of our events (including airfares) valued at over $2400.

2023 SGA Championships Itinerary

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ARRIVAL

Arrival on 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.

"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

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OPTIONAL WARM-UP ROUND - SUNDAY

Lakelands Golf Course

Today features an optional (and fun) Team Ambrose Golf Day, where you can warm-up for the week in a jovial and relaxing atmosphere. The wonderful Lakelands Golf Course has forged a deserved reputation as one of Australia's very best golf courses, and 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.

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

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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
RACV Royal Pines Resort
ROUND 1. MONDAY

RACV Royal Pines Resort

Your Gold Coast Golf Week begins at a RACV Royal Pines Resort, which 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. 

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ROUND 2. TUESDAY

Sanctuary Cove - The Palms

The Palms Golf Course is considered a championship course rivalling some of the best golf courses in Australia, now ranked in Australian Golf Digest's Top 50 golf courses. It is a return to the traditions of the game, with distinctive holes, deep greenside bunkers and boldly contoured greens requiring creative shot making. The Palms is designed to challenge players of all abilities. In the Australian Golf Digest's Top 100 Australian Golf Course rankings. 

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

Paul

2022 Entrant
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REST DAY - OPTIONAL GOLF. WEDNESDAY

Brookwater Golf and Country Club

You can choose to take this day for a well-earned rest, OR tee it up on one of Australia's best courses!

Designed by Greg Norman, Brookwater Golf and Country Club has been voted as Queensland’s number one golf course. The course features undulating greens, natural water features, and long, narrow fairways. The strategic design makes it the perfect environment for golfers of any skill level to enjoy a day of premium golf. Brookwater Golf & Country Club is undeniably the most spectacular golf facility in Queensland set to challenge and delight all golf enthusiasts. 

(Note: MAXIMUM of 16 spots available for the Rest Day Round)

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

Karen

2022 Entrant
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ROUND 3. THURSDAY

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.

The day also features our fun (and optional) Round 3 Fancy Dress Day, where you can "Go Bold" with your day's attire!

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“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
Palmer Gold Coast
ROUND 4, FRIDAY

Palmer Gold Coast (Robina Woods)

Your golf week finishes at Palmer Gold Coast (Robina Woods). 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.

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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 2023 Individual and Team champions. Our 2023 event will again feature great prizes totalling over $30,000, including Srixon and Garmin 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 $2400.

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"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

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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.

2023 SGA Championships Airport Transfer partner

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AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Gold Coast Direct Charters 

Gold Coast Direct Charters  are 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 efficent service for the thousands of SGA competitors over the years. SGA highly recommends Julie and her team for any group transfer needs.

2023 SGA Championships Itinerary

Day Date Tee Time Transfer Times Event Venue
Sunday  Aug 27 12:30pm (Shotgun) 11:15am & 5:45pm Optional 4-Ball Ambrose Lakelands GC

Welcome Dinner from 7:15-9:15pm.

Monday  Aug 28 12:00pm (Shotgun) 10:30am & 6:00pm Round One RACV Royal Pines
Tuesday  Aug 29 12:00pm (Shotgun) 10:15am & 6:00pm Round Two Sanctuary Cove – The Palms
Wednesday  Aug 30 11:00am 9:00am & 4:30pm Rest Day – Optional Golf Brookwater
Thursday Aug 31 7:30am (Shotgun) 6:30am & 2:00pm Round Three The Glades
Friday Sep 1 8:00am (Shotgun) 6:30am & 2:00pm  Round Four Palmer Gold Coast

Plus Closing Dinner from 7:00pm

2023 SGA Championships Package (Golf)

Tournament Package Includes:

$1149 ($1249 after May 30) per person

  • Championship rounds at RACV Royal Pines, Sanctuary Cove - The Palms, The Glades and Palmer Gold Coast
  • Motorised carts at all courses
  • Meal at each course
  • A chance to win in over $30,000 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: $110
  • Ambrose Day / Warm-Up Round- Includes Cart: $95
  • Rest Day / Optional Round (Brookwater) Includes Cart: $135
  • Non Golfing Partner - Welcome Party: $95
  • Non Golfing Partner - Presentation Dinner: $135
  • Minor Sponsorship: $100

2023 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.

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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)

$450-$900 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)
  • --- $450 per person, Twin Share, 6 nights - Sun - Fri
  • --- $900 per person, Single Room, 6 nights - Sun - Fri
  • EXTRA NIGHTS (Per Person, Per night)
  • --- $75 Twin Share Room pp/pn
  • --- $150 Single Room pp/pn

DON'T DELAY. BOOK TODAY

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Save $100 if you book before May 30, 2023

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

2023 SGA Championship Sponsors

Srixon Cleveland Golf
Cleveland Golf
Garmin Australia
Gold Coast Direct Charters Logo
Heathcote Winery logo
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Contact us about the 2023 SGA Championships

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

Michael David

Mick David

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

Dean Miller

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

Matthew Pitt

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

2023 Kelly Gang Shootout – Cobram Barooga

The 2023 Kelly Gang Shootout

Cobram Barooga Golf Club - Murray River

July 15-16, 2023

2023 Kelly Gang Shootout

Tee it up at the Spectacular 36-Hole Cobram Barooga Golf Club for the 2023 Kelly Gang Shootout!

  • Play 36 holes of amazing golf in the beautiful Murray River region
  • Enjoy high-quality on-course accommodation
  • Battle for team honours and great prizes

Most importantly, have a heap of fun!

A long-cherished annual event in our popular Bushranger Golf series, The Kelly Gang Shootout is always a HUGE amount of fun. Played on some spectacular Murray River golf courses, the KGS is a four-person team event played over 36 holes of Ambrose, and features all the usual fun, frivolity and excitement of an amazing golf weekend.

More information about the 2023 Kelly Gang Shootout

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Cobram Barooga Golf Club

Home of the PGA of Australia's TPS Murray River tournament, The Cobram Barooga Golf Club is a stunning 36-hole golf complex. The Old Course, consistently rated amongst the region's best, has been crafted between large stands of red gums and other native plants and trees native to the Murray River region. The West Course is the newer of the two courswes, and features a "resort" style, with wider fairways and larger greens with more slope.

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Cobram Barooga Accommodation

The 2023 Kelly Gang Shootout features high-quality accommodation at Cobram Barooga, with twin-share and triple-share options available. (Single-room option available upon request - contact us for information)

2023 Kelly Gang Shootout Itinerary

Day Date Time Event Course
Friday July 14 2-tee start from 11:30am Single Stableford (Optional Warm-up Round) West
Saturday July 15 1-tee start from 9:33am KGS 2-ball ambrose Old
Sunday July 16 8am 2-tee start KGS 4-ball ambrose West

The 2023 Kelly Gang Shootout Packages

Twin-share

$479 per person

  • Two nights' Accommodation at Cobram Barooga
  • 36 holes of golf in carts on Saturday & Sunday
  • Breakfast daily at Sporties Barooga
  • Membership card pre-loaded with $15 per person per day for club purchase including food, beverage & pro shop
  • Tournament Program
  • Complimentary Bushranger accessories
  • Tournament entry fees, trophies and prizes

Triple Share

$459 per person

  • Two nights' Accommodation at Cobram Barooga
  • 36 holes of golf in carts on Saturday & Sunday
  • Breakfast daily at Sporties Barooga
  • Membership card pre loaded with $15 per person per day for club purchase including food, beverage & pro shop
  • Tournament Program
  • Complimentary Bushranger accessories
  • Tournament entry fees, trophies and prizes

Single Room

Upon Request. Contact us for information

  • Two nights' Accommodation at Cobram Barooga
  • 36 holes of golf in carts on Saturday & Sunday
  • Breakfast daily at Sporties Barooga
  • Membership card pre loaded with $15 per person per day for club purchase including food, beverage & pro shop
  • Tournament Program
  • Complimentary Bushranger accessories
  • Tournament entry fees, trophies and prizes

Extra Golf

$50 per person

  • Optional warm-up round on Friday - includes cart, prizes and results on GOLF Link.

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

Full payment due May 15th, 2023

The 2023 Kelly Gang Shootout Sponsors

Srixon Cleveland Golf
Cleveland Golf
Garmin Australia
Heathcote Winery logo
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The Card Network Logo
Pub and Bar card
The Card Network

Contact us about the 2023 Kelly Gang Shootout

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

Michael David

Mick David

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

Dean Miller

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

Matthew Pitt

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

2023 SGA Autumn Classic – Murray Downs, Swan Hill

The 2023 SGA Autumn Classic

Murray Downs Golf & Country Club - Murray River/Swan Hill

May 6-7, 2023

2023 SGA Autumn Classic

Tee it up at the Spectacular Murray Downs Golf & Country Club for the 2023 SGA Autumn Classic

  • Play 36 holes of amazing golf in the beautiful Murray River region
  • Enjoy high-quality on-course accommodation
  • Battle for Team & Individual honours and great prizes

Most importantly, have a heap of fun!

Played on the Number 1-ranked Murray River golf course, The SGA Autumn Classic is a brand-new event to the SGA Stable. 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!

You will also 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!

This event has been run. The results can be seen here

More information about the 2023 SGA Autumn Classic

Murray Downs

Murray Downs Golf and Country Club

Rated as the Number 1 Golf Course on the Murray River, the championship 18-hole golf course at Murray Downs is a previous winner of Victorian PGA course of the year, and is consistently voted in the top resort courses around Australia (Currently ranked number 47). The course has some great signature holes including the 5th with a long water carry over to the green. The undulating greens are complemented by well-manicured fairways, and thoughtful tee positions and pin placements.

Swan Hill Accommodation

Accommodation

The resort's hotel accommodation offers individually air-conditioned family size rooms, two bedroom units and self contained apartments. Wine, dine and enjoy full NSW clubhouse facilities at the Country Club, before finishing the perfect day with a spa at the resort.

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Event format - Single Stableford PLUS Pairs Best 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’s 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 & Longest Drive: 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

Itinerary

Day Date Time Event Course
Friday May 5 From 11:00am Single Stableford (Optional Warm-up Round) MDGCC
Saturday May 6 From 8:00am or 12:04 pm (Choice) Single Stableford PLUS Team Better Ball MDGCC
Sunday May 7 8:00am 2-tee Single Stableford PLUS Team Better Ball MDGCC

The 2023 SGA Autumn Classic Packages

Twin-share

$495 per person

  • Two nights at Murray Downs Resort
  • Cooked breakfast each morning & two $12 meal vouchers
  • 36 holes of golf in carts on Saturday & Sunday
  • Tournament entry fees, trophies and prizes

Extra Golf

$60 per person

  • Optional warm-up round on Friday - includes cart, prizes and results on GOLF Link.

A $250 deposit by March 1, 2023 secures your place in this exclusive field.

This event is now closed

Sponsors

Srixon Cleveland Golf
Cleveland Golf
Garmin Australia
Heathcote Winery logo
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The Card Network Logo
Pub and Bar card
The Card Network

Contact us about the 2023 SGA Autumn Classic

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

2021 William Buckley Classic

Mick David

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

Dean Miller

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

Matthew Pitt

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