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.

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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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2024 SGA Autumn Classic

The 2024 SGA Autumn Classic

Bright and Myrtleford, Victoria

April 19-21, 2024

All Golfers Welcome!

April 19-21, 2024
Bright GC and Myrtleford GC
36 Holes of Golf
Individual and Pairs Stableford
2 Nights' Accommodation
Breakfasts and Dinners, Prizes and more

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More information about the 2024 SGA Autumn Classic

Played on a pair of fun and challenging courses, in the gorgeous Victorian High Country, The 2nd 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!

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.

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

Itinerary

Day	Date	Time	Event	Course
Friday	April 19	12:30pm	Single Stableford (Optional Warm-up Round)	Bright
Saturday	April 20	10:30am	Single Stableford PLUS Pairs Better Ball	Myrtleford
Sunday	April 21	8:00am	Single Stableford PLUS Pairs Better Ball	Bright

The 2024 SGA Autumn Classic Packages

Twin-share

$499 per person

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

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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The 2024 SGA Queenstown Golf Week

2024 SGA Queenstown Golf Week

7 Days - 4 Rounds

24 - 30 November, 2024
Queenstown, New Zealand

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Your Queenstown Golfing Adventure Awaits

Tee it up in an exciting 72-hole, week-long golfing adventure, full of fun and excitement. Enjoy world-class golf, centrally-located accommodation, transfers, meals and more.

Play New Zealand’s best golf courses: Jacks Point Golf Club – Ranked #2 in NZ, both Millbrook Resort's Coronet and Remarkables Golf Courses – Ranked #7 and #10 in NZ, and Queenstown Golf Club – Ranked #39 in NZ. There is also a rest day with an optional round of golf available at the stunning The Hills – Ranked # 6 in NZ.

VIDEO: SGA Queenstown Golf Week

Your week includes:

4+ rounds of world-class golf
Shared Cart each day
6 nights' Accommodation in Queenstown
Golf Course Transfers each day
Souvenir Event Apparel
Hosted Welcome Dinner
Hosted Presentation Dinner
Trophies and Prizes
Event personally hosted and managed by SGA Staff

YOUR ITINERARY: 2024 SGA Queenstown Golf Week

Day 1 - Sunday, Nov 24

Check-in at Ramada Queenstown Central

Welcome Dinner at the Skyline Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar

Day 2 - Monday, Nov 25

Tournament Round 1 - Queenstown Golf Club

Day 3 - Tuesday, Nov 26

Tournament Round 2

Jack's Point - New Zealand's No. 2-ranked course

Day 4 - Wednesday, Nov 27

Rest day to explore Queenstown

Optional Round of golf at the Ultra-Private The Hills GC

Day 5 - Thursday, Nov 28

Tournament Round 3

Millbrook Resort (Coronet) - New Zealand's No. 7-ranked Course

Day 6 - Friday, Nov 29

Tournament Round 4

Millbrook Resort (Remarkables) -New Zealand's No. 10-ranked Course

Day 6 - Friday Evening, Nov 29

Farewell dinner and awards ceremony at Brazz Steakhouse

Day 7 - Saturday, Nov 30

Check-out of Ramada for your return home

2024 SGA Queenstown Golf Week Packages

(All prices in Australian dollars and are per person, unless noted)

Hotel Room

Twin Share: $2899pp
Single: $3699pp
Golfer & Non-Golfing Partner: $3999/room

Studio Apartment

Twin Share: $3199pp
Single: $3999pp
Golfer + Non-Golfing Partner: $4299/room

Optional Extras

Optional Golf at The Hills: $799
Extra Nights' accommodation from $120pp/pn

Limited Spots Available. Book-in today!

This amazing trip is strictly limited to the first 40 golfers to book-in. Reserve your spot today to lock-in your spot.

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Day 1 - Arrival

Check-in at Ramada Queenstown Central

Ramada Queenstown Central hotel is perfectly positioned in the heart of Queenstown, with spectacular views that include Lake Wakatipu, The Remarkables Mountain Range, the Queenstown Golf Course, Walter Peak and many other parts of the iconic Central Otago landscape Queenstown is famous for. The property is just 15 minutes’ drive from Queenstown Airport, and within easy walking distance of Queenstown’s central shopping, entertainment and restaurant precinct. Ramada offers a combination of Hotel rooms and well-appointed Apartment style rooms which feature air-conditioning, the latter having in-room kitchenettes with stovetop, microwave, refrigerator/freezer as well as in-room laundry facilities. All guests have free unlimited Wi-Fi, as well as access to a 24-hour Gym and on-site paid valet parking is available.

Welcome Dinner

Welcome Dinner - Skyline Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar

Sunday Evening, enjoy a sumptuous buffet dining experience at Skyline’s Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar at the top of the Gondola in Queenstown. Meet your fellow travellers (and their non-golfing partners) as you take in the panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.

Day 2 - Queenstown GC

Queenstown Golf Club – NZ's Most Scenic Course

Queenstown Golf Club at Kelvin Heights was recently voted New Zealand’s most scenic golf course and is internationally regarded as one of the World’s most picturesque. It is set in the amphitheatre of the famous Remarkable Mountain Range and surrounded by the pristine waters of Lake Wakatipu. The Course is ‘truly awesome’, offering not only a course that will test your skill but provides a golfing experience you will never forget. Queenstown Golf Club provides a unique challenge with undulating fairways framed by well-established Pine trees. The signature 5th hole playing across the Lake is one of New Zealand’s finest and most photographed.

Day 3 - Jack's Point GC

Jack's Point

Set within a 3,000 acre nature preserve on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Jack's Point is an 18-hole par-72 golf course bounded by the Remarkables Mountain Range and Lake Wakatipu. It traverses through wetland to the Lake edge encountering steep bluffs, indigenous vegetation and wildlife. It is designed to work with nature, not against it. Fairways are designed with minimal excavation and careful plantings to complement the natural environment, but also to give the golfer a fighting chance.

Day 4 - Rest Day / The Hills

Rest Day or Optional Round at The Hills – Ranked # 6 in NZ

Take this day to explore Queenstown at your leisure, or enjoy an extra round of golf.

The Hills, opened in 2007, is set over 250 acres of former deer farm on the outskirts of Arrowtown in Central Otago. Sir Michael Hill’s Private Course, it is regarded as New Zealand’s most exclusive golf club. Laid out on 250 acres on the outskirts of Arrowtown, The Hills has hosted several NZ PGA and Open tournaments since opening in 2007. Its stunning surroundings and condition of the course make it ideal to host major tournaments.

(Note: this optional round is strictly limited to the first 4 players who reserve and pay their deposit)

Day 5 - Millbrook (Coronet)

Millbrook Resort (Coronet Course) – Ranked #7 in NZ

Set in a natural, alpine amphitheatre, the Millbrook Resort course (Home of the New Zealand Open) is one of the most impressive international golf arenas in the world. Featuring impeccably groomed fairways and greens, demanding hazards and meandering water courses, surrounded by the alpine backdrop of the Remarkables Mountain Range, golf at Millbrook Resort is an exhilarating experience. The 18-hole, par 72 championship course was designed by renowned professional and master golfer, Sir Bob Charles, and features four different tee positions for complete enjoyment at all levels of playing expertise.

Day 6 - Millbrook (Remarkables)

Millbrook Resort (Remarkables Course) – Ranked #10 in NZ

Meandering between tarn-like ponds with spectacular 360-degree vistas of Millbrook, the Remarkables and Arrow nines have combined to form Remarkables 18, providing a truly memorable golfing challenge. Fast and true greens, fine turf quality and a stunning alpine setting combine to provide the golfing experience for which Millbrook is renowned. With the Crown Range and Arrow river valley providing mesmerising backdrops, focusing on the golf can be quite the test.

Presentation Dinner

Presentation and Farewell Dinner - Brazz Steakhouse

Following Golf on Friday, enjoy a presentation ceremony and farewell dinner at Brazz Steakhouse, where you will share laughs, stories of the week and a few beverages with your new golfing friends.

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Online Bookings, Prices & Payments

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

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

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

For credit card payments (add 2%), call Mick David on 0402 488 253

Exclusions

PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE:

Airfares
Travel insurance
Airport Taxes and Visa charges
Lunches & dinners (apart from those noted above)
Alcohol/drinks
Other personal expenses

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Contact us about the SGA Queenstown Golf Week

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

Mick David

General Manager

0402 488 253
mick@sgatour.com.au

Dean Miller

Major Events

0416 208 281
dean@sgatour.com.au

Matthew Pitt

SGA Founder

0425 742 501
matt@sgatour.com.au

2024 SGA Championships – Gold Coast, Qld

The 20th Annual SGA Championships

Gold Coast, Queensland - August 25-30, 2024

Tee it up on the country’s top golf courses and battle for over $30,000 in prizes.

SGA's Flagship Annual Event
4+ rounds of world-class golf over 6 days
Meals at each course + Special Functions
Over $30,000 in Prizes
Accommodation Packages - Or choose your own
Packages start at $1199
Open to ALL Golfers, regardless of skill level, age or ability.

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2024 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

OPTIONAL WARM-UP ROUND - SUNDAY

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. MONDAY

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.

ROUND 2. TUESDAY

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.

“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

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)

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

Karen

2022 Entrant

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!

“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

ROUND 4. FRIDAY

RACV Royal Pines Resort

Your Gold Coast Golf Week finishes 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.

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 $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 $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

2024 SGA Championships Itinerary

Day	Date	Start Time	Transfers	Start	Event	Format	Venue
Sunday	Aug 25	12:30pm	11:15am & 5:45pm	Shotgun	Optional Warm-up	Team Ambrose	Palmer Gold Coast
Sunday Night		7:15pm-9:15pm			Welcome Dinner and Cocktail Party		Mantra (Upstairs)
Monday	Aug 26	12:00pm	10:30 & 6:00pm	Shotgun	Round 1	Single and Team Stableford	Hope Island
Tuesday	Aug 27	12:00pm	10:30 & 6:00pm	Shotgun	Round 2	Single and Team Stableford	Lakelands
Wednesday	Aug 28	11:00am	9:00am & 4:30pm	One-Tee	Rest Day/Optional	Social	Brookwater
Thursday	Aug 29	7:30am	6:30am & 2:00pm	Shotgun	Round 3	Single and Team Stableford	The Glades
Friday	Aug 30	7:30am	6:30am & 2:00pm	Shotgun	Round 4	Single and Team Stableford	RACV Royal Pines (Green/Gold)
Friday Night		7:00pm			Presentation Dinner		Mantra Ballroom
Saturday	Aug 31	Depart		Check-out

2024 SGA Championships Package (Golf)

Tournament Package Includes:

$1199 ($1299 after May 30) per person

Championship rounds at Links Hope Island, Lakelands, The Glades and RACV Royal Pines
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: $120
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

2024 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)

$480-$960 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)
--- $480 per person, Twin Share, 6 nights - Sun - Fri
--- $960 per person, Single Room, 6 nights - Sun - Fri
EXTRA NIGHTS (Per Person, Per night)
--- $80 Twin Share Room pp/pn
--- $160 Single Room pp/pn

DON'T DELAY. BOOK TODAY

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Save $100 if you book before May 30, 2024

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

2024 SGA Championship Sponsors

Contact us about the 2024 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

2024 Kelly Gang Shootout

The 2024 Kelly Gang Shootout

Club Tocumwal - Murray River

July 20-21, 2024

Battle like a Team of Bushrangers in the 19th Annual Kelly Gang Shootout!

WHAT: 19th Annual SGA Kelly Gang Shootout
WHEN: July 20-21, 2024
WHERE: Club Tocumwal - Murray River
FORMAT: Team Ambrose (2-person and 4-person)
WHO: Open to all golfers, regardless of skill, background, gender or age.
WHY: Cameraderie, fun, and prizes
WHAT'S INCLUDED: 36 holes of golf, Accommodation, daily breakfasts, Meal vouchers, Prizes and Fun
HOW MUCH: Packages start at $499 per person.

PRICING & PACKAGES

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More information about the 2024 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. 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.

Club Tocumwal

Tocumwal Golf Club is a 36-hole championship golf course, and is the home of Golf Australia's annual Australian Southern Regional Trainee Championships. This immaculately-presented course boasts the region's finest greens and playing surfaces, on two immaculate championship courses, the Captains Course and the Presidents Course.

Tocumwal Golf Resort

The 2024 Kelly Gang Shootout features on-course accommodation at Club Tocumwal, with single, twin-share and triple-share options available. All units are set around a central entertaining area, consisting of a free gas barbecue, a salt chlorinated pool and spa to swim in or relax by and it is all set amongst shade sails, palm trees and giant gum trees.

2024 Kelly Gang Shootout Itinerary

Day	Date	Time	Event	Course
Friday	July 19	2-tee start from 11:30am	Single Stableford (Optional Warm-up Round. Max of 40 golfers)	Presidents
Saturday	July 20	1-tee start from 9:30am	KGS 2-ball ambrose	Captains
Sunday	July 21	8:30am 2-tee start	KGS 4-ball ambrose	Presidents