Inside Golf, Australia. August 2014 | Page 64

calendar CALENDAR > AUGUST 2014 Women’s Weekend Tournament When: August 24-25 Where: The Vintage Golf Club The 2014 Women’s Weekend Tournament event is open to female amateurs who hold a current Australian or overseas equivalent handicap. It is played over two days, with shotgun starts on both days. The format is 18-holes singles stableford on the first day and 18-holes best ball team event V-Par on the second day. This event is the most popular participation event on the Golf NSW calendar attracting players from all across the state. Entries open on 8 June. The entry fee is $160 per player (online). www.golfnsw.org 2014 Women’s NSW Sand Greens Championship When: August 9-10 Where: Barraba The Women’s NSW Sand Greens Championship is open to female amateur golfers who hold a current Golf Australian or overseas equivalent handicap. It is hosted in rotation by Country District Associations. The event is played over 36-holes stroke play in two or three divisions (depending on entries). Prizes are awarded for: DIVISION 1 - NSWLGU Sand Greens Championship Salver – 36hole scratch DIVISION 2 - NSWLGU Bronze Salver – 36-hole scratch DIVISION 3 - Bronze Bowl – 36-hole scratch (if player numbers allow) The Women’s RLGA Jug (handicap teams event) and Women’s SLWGA Bowl (scratch teams event) are played concurrently with the Championship. www.golfnsw.org SEPTEMBER 2014 Women’s Coronation Medal When: 15 September Where: Concord and Bayview Golf Clubs The Coronation Medal has become a most prestigious event. The Medal was donated by the English Ladies Golf Union to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward VII. The format is an 18-holes stroke handicap competition for teams of four players on handicaps from plus to 22, played over two courses which are determined by the previous year’s competition. Each club entering the competition nominates the players to represent it and the courses on which each pair will compete. For further information about the 2014 Women’s Coronation Medal contact Fiona Carroll at Golf NSW on 9505 9105 or email [email protected] 2014 Women’s Bronze Medallion When: 18 September Where: Wakehurst and Monash Golf Clubs The 2014 Women’s Bronze Medallion is an 18-holes stroke handicap competition for teams of four players on handicaps from 23 to 32. Each club entering the competition nominates the players to represent and the courses on which each pair will compete. The Bronze Medallion is awarded to the team with the best aggregate of four nett scores. Wakehurst will be bidding for a third title in a row having won the event two years running. For further information about the 2014 Women’s Bronze Medallion contact Fiona Carroll at Golf NSW on 9505 9105 or email [email protected] OCTOBER City of Orange Golf Championship WHEN: 4-6 October WHERE: Duntryleague Golf Club, Wenworth Golf Club and Orange Ex-Services’ Country Club With three fabulous golf courses, majestic landscapes, astonishing attractions, fabulous food and wine and a unique style and energy, Orange is the perfect destination for a golf getaway. Just 3 ½ hours from Sydney and within easy reach of the Blue Mountains, Orange offers a welcoming city, rich in local history, a flourishing cultural scene, fruitful landscapes, historical buildings, art and culture to surprise you and some of the best food and 2013 City of Orange Golf wine in Australia. Champions, Robert Payne This year’s event is open to both and Alison Seib men and women with prizes for each grade up for grabs daily and the 5- hole events. With $6,000 in prizes, a $90 entry fee for three days of golf over Orange’s three golf courses, this represents outstanding value. Last year’s City of Orange Golf Championships saw defending champions Robert Payne from Duntryleague Golf Club and Alison Seib from Orange Ex-Services’ Country Club take out the Men’s and Ladies City of Orange Golf Championship respectively. Robert and Alison, as defending champions, had the services for the entire October Long Weekend, of a brand new Land Rover, courtesy of major sponsor Tony Leahey Land Rover. All grades play each course once over the 3-day event. Places are limited to 200, so get in early. Registration forms, information and Stay and Play Packages are available via the Events section at: www.golforange.com.au NSW Men’s Fourball Championship WHEN: 8-9 October WHERE: Bonville Golf Resort The 2014 NSW Men’s Fourball Championship is about to reach its pinnacle – the State Final. The year-long event will culminate with 40 golfing pairs from around NSW, playing 36-holes over two days. This year there were 174 Clubs across NSW that participated and 3896 pairs. There are 20 Men’s Country Districts, and from this, the winning pair in each Country District playoff qualify for the State Final. The Metropolitan playoff encompasses all Clubs in the Metropolitan District. The leading 20 pairs qualify for the State Final, taking the total number of pairs at the State Final to 40. www.golfnsw.org Men’s NSW Sand Greens Championship WHEN: 18-19 October WHERE: Nyngan Golf Club The 2014 Men’s NSW Sand Greens Championship, incorporating the 2014 NSW Junior Boy’s Sand Greens Championship and the 2014 NSW Sand Greens Teams Event, is open to male amateur golfers with a Golf Australia handicap of 27.4 or under, and will be played over two rounds of 18-holes. The Championship includes the popular team’s event whereby teams of three compete, with the two best nett scores each day counting towards the team total. Online entry is just $70 at www.golfnsw.org , while all other forms of entry are $80. Entries close: Friday 3 October at 5.00pm For further information regarding this event please contact Olivia Wilson on [email protected] or (02) 9505 9105. 2014 Women’s Mountain Meet