men's swga Events
The SWGA has a rich heritage in the region, tracing its Men’s district champions title back to 1957.
In 2013, the SWGA reintroduced the Order of Merit for Open tournaments in the area to encourage participation in all SWGA affiliated clubs open championships, but lapsed during the COVID 19 years. We are now eager to revive this prestigious competition & restore it to its former prominence.
Two categories of Merit Awards will be offered to male players. Points will be earned in Stroke competitions played throughout the District for Gross & Nett scores.
CONDITIONS & RESOURCES
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EVENT PROFILE
2026 Men's Open Championships
- Round 1 - Sunday 12th July 2026 at Lonsdale Links G.C
- Round 2 - Sunday 19th July 2026 at Portarlington G.C
Entry : $70
Entries Open: NOW
Entries Close: 7 July 2026
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Players must be amatuer & male and have a playing membership of a SWGA Affiliated club.
- Refer to SWGA Standard Event Conditions
- Refer to Player Code of Conduct
EVENT CONDITIONS
Event Contact: Tybin Lawson
RESOURCES
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- Event Flyer & Full Conditions
- Draw - Round 1
- Results
- Draw - Round 2
- Results
RECENT PAST WINNERS – OPEN DISTRICT CHAMPION
- 2020 & 2021 - NOT PLAYED
- 2022 - CRAIG CORKER - BARWON HEADS
- 2023 - DAVID FOSTER - BARWON VALLEY
- 2024 - BEN BOWERS - CURLEWIS
- 2025 - ALEXANDER BARNES - THIRTEENTH BEACH
This prestegious event has been running since 1959 when JH Briody and WM Russell were the first winners of this district event.
EVENT PROFILE:
The accepted field of 30 pairs will play 36 Holes Stroke Foursomes in two Divisions.
SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST 2026 @ CURLEWIS GOLF CLUB
- 36 Holes 8.30 am & 12.45 pm shotgun starts
ENTRY : $ 80 per pair . Includes lunch.
Entries Open: 12 July 2026
Entries Close: 18 August 2026
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Players must be male and have a playing membership of a SWGA affiliated club.
- SWGA Standard Event Conditions
- Player Code of Conduct
EVENT CONDITIONS
RESOURCES
- Flyer & Conditions
- Enter Here
- Draw
- Results
Event Contact: Tybin Lawson.
RECENT PAST WINNERS
- 2021 – NOT PLAYED
- 2022 - JOHN ANDERSON & BEN MARTIN - LONSDALE LINKS
- 2023 - MAT WLAKENHORST & DAVE FOSTER - BARWON VALLEY
- 2024 - DAVID FOSTER & TOMMI WESLEY - BARWON VALLEY
- 2025 - BEN BOWERS & HUNTER TOGHNI - CURLEWIS/COLAC
2026 SWGA Men’s Golf Forum
TUESDAY 26th JULY 2026 - 7pm – 8pm
AT BARWON VALLEY GOLF CLUB - 61 Barwon Heads Rd, Belmont VIC 3216
As a male member of an SWGA affiliated golf club, a Club Captain or a Men’s Delegate the Operations Team are keen to explain how golf is administered in the SWGA and importantly give you the opportunity to offer ideas & alternatives to the current operational models to better support future golf events including Pennant.
The night will tee off with the introduction of SWGA Operations Team, followed by:
- An overview of 2026 Pennant.
- Upcoming men's events
- And importantly the opportunity to ask questions, offer ideas & alternatives to current operation models which would better support future golf events including pennant.
We please ask that your Club and members consider the above in preparation for this forum. All interested players are encouraged to attend and participate.
RSVP with any known representatives by the 20th July to:
Georgie Sanders.
President - SWGA E:
Women's swga Events
The Women's Golf Operation Team are keen to support all Club and District Events.
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Event Profile
Totally professional and totally fun, this clinic is designed to provide access to some of our top local teaching professionals instructing on all aspects of the game to improve your golfing experience.
Event History
The Clinic runs from 9am - 1.15 pm, held at the wonderful Barwon Heads Golf Club practice facilities. The clinic targets women players of a 25-54 handicap range.
Local teaching professionals assisted by skilled local players provide skills tuition for all participants in putting, chipping, sand and approach shots. The aim of the clinic is to provide skills and drills to assist players to better their games with purpose to practice whilst enjoying a fun and social golf day out.
Conditions
- Open to all female members of an affiliated SWGA club within a Handicap range of GA 25-54.
- *A limit of 3 players from each club. Check with your Club Captain or Women's Delegate to be included. *Additional positions may become available if numbers permit.
- $60 per player Includes: Professional tuition. Tea/coffee on arrival & scones, jam & cream at morning tea break.
- Event Flyer with details
Event Contact: Sally Ludlow.
Tips from the coaches
- Putting Notes - Ty Lawson
- Bunker Tips - Dan Materazzo
- Chipping Tips - Jess Bramble
- Pitching Tips - Jay McKenzie
- Tips for New Golfers
- Event Details Here
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Open Championships - To be played at Anglesea Golf Club Sunday 2nd August 2026 ONLY
$30 per player
Entries Open: 8 June 2026
Closes: 12 July 2026
EVENT DETAILS
Event 1. Open Championship Trophy: Best 18-Hole Gross Stroke score.
Event 2. Audrey McKenzie Salver: Best Nett Score 18-Hole.
Event 3. June Gillivour Perpetual: Best Gross Stroke Score – B Division ( max GA 26.3)
Note: The Margaret Smith Perpetual Trophy will now be played in conjunction with the Dorothy Smith Veterans Day scheduled in 2027.
The Rene Austin Brooch is now being played under new conditions. Click here for more.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Players must be female and have a playing membership of a SWGA affiliated club.
- Refer to SWGA Standard Event Conditions
EVENT CONDITIONS
- CLICK HERE for full conditions.
RESOURCES
- ENTER HERE
- Draw
- Results
RECENT PAST WINNERS - OPEN CHAMPION
- 2025 - PAIGE MOORFOOT - CURLEWIS
- 2024 - PAIGE MOORFOOT - CURLEWIS
- 2023 - MOLLY O'BRIEN - CLIFTON SPRINGS
- 2022 - FIONA WATACH - QUEENS PARK
- 2021 – MANDY BUCKLEY – TORQUAY G.C
The Mandy Buckley Foursomes Championship
Initiated in 2002 and modified in 2008 to allow choice of partner from any club in the District. This event now honours the work and golf achievements of Mandy Buckley who held various committee positions from 1998 to 2020.
In 2015, Mandy Buckley was made a Life Member of the SWDLGA in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the District.
The players returning the best Overall Gross Stroke score receive the Mandy Buckley Foursomes Salver. The players returning the best overall Nett Stroke score receive Foursomes Handicap Salver.
EVENT PROFILE
SUNDAY 23 AUGUST 2026 @ CURLEWIS GOLF CLUB. 12.45 SGS
Cost : $60 per pair .
Entries Open: 12th July 2026
Closes: 18th August 2026
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Players must be female and have a playing membership of a SWGA affiliated club.
- Refer also to SWGA Standard Event Conditions
EVENT CONDITIONS
- Event 1 – The Mandy Buckley Foursomes Championship Salver awarded to the players returning the best 18 Hole Gross score
- Event 2 – The Foursomes Handicap Salver awarded to the players returning the best 18 Hole Nett score.
- In the event of a tie in Event 1, a sudden death playoff will decide the event winners
- In the event of a tie in Event 2, the winners shall be decided by the GA a countback system.
- In the event of ties in any other event, the winners will be decided by the GA countback system.
- Players may only accept one trophy only except the perpetual Salvers.
RESOURCES
- Event Flyer & Conditions
- Golfbox - ENTER HERE
- Draw
- Results
RECENT PAST WINNERS – MANDY BUCKLEY FOURSOMES
- 2022 - SUE HORNE & ALLYSON BRADNAM, 13TH BEACH
- 2023 - MANDY BUCKLEY & SARAH JENKINS - TORQUAY
- 2024 - WENDY LAWSON & KATHY NAOUMIDIS - TORQUAY
- 2025 - MEGAN WALL & KERRIN BIDDLE - 13TH BEACH
Event Profile
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETIRED
A fun day to catch up with old friends or make new ones, a chance to introduce new players to other courses or just to get the old team back together, this event kicks off the Women’s District Events Calendar
EVENT PROFILE
Monday 9th February 2026 @ Torquay Golf Club. 8.00am Shotgun Start
WINNERS RESULTS HERE - Use Miscore for the full field results
CONDITIONS & RESOURCES
EVENT PROFILE
Born out of Otway Pennant, originally formed in 1978, with participating clubs, Apollo Bay, Birregurra, Colac, Lorne & Beeac, this Shield event was introduced in approx. 1980.
EVENT DETAILS: Friday 27th February 2026 at APOLLO BAY G.C - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
9.30am Shotgun Start Entry fee $40 includes golf, prizes & lunch.
Open only to players from : Apollo Bay, Anglesea, Beeac, Birregurra, Barwon Valley, Clifton Springs, Colac, East Geelong, Lorne, Ocean Grove, Torquay.
A maximum of 8 players from any one club will be accepted.
The Perpetual Otway Shield trophy will be awarded to the club with the best four Stableford scores over 18 holes.
Entries open: 23 Jan 26
Closes : 22nd Feb 26 .... or at capacity.
- Event Flyer
- SWGA Standard Event Conditions
- Enter Here
- DRAW
- Results
PAST WINNERS
2025 - Colac
2024 - Birregurra
2023 - Lorne
In 1971 Miss Betty Kernot suggested this event and the conditions were set down by her.
A Scratch Match Play event played in two divisions, this event is limited to a minimum combined team handicap of 20 and maximum now 50, is played against other team representatives of clubs in the District. The winners receive the Betty Kernot Scratch Foursomes Trophy which is held by the winning clubs in each Division for a year.
EVENT PROFILE - 2ND March & 6th March & 13th March 2026
And the winners are............ ANGLESEA ( Division 1 ) and COLAC ( Division 2)
Read about it here - Also keep an eye on this page or Facebook and News for more photos.
CONDITIONS & RESOURCES
- Event Flyer & Full Conditions
- Results ( above)
- Event New by Angela Foott
- Entry window is 9 February 2026 - 24 February 2026.
RECENT PAST WINNERS
- 2025 - Division 1 - DAELENE CRIGAN & HEATHER PERKINS - LONSDALE LINKS
- 2025 - Division 2 - Thip Rogers & Vicki Hannah - APOLLO BAY
- 2024 - Division 1 - SAM BREGUET & MEGAN WALL - 13TH BEACH G.C
- 2024 - Division 2 - LINDA TURNER & KERRY BOND - THE SANDS G.C
- 2023 - DAELENE CRIGAN & JO CORDNER & TAYNA MCGANN - LONSDALE LINKS G.C
- 2022 – MICHA EVANS & JENNY COTTRILL - TORQUAY G.C
In 1987 a Veterans Championship was added to the Championships. Named in honour of the first Life Member of SWDGA: Dorothy Smith.
EVENT PROFILE - 2026
Monday 20th April 2026 at Portarlington Golf Club
Results & Rap Here - Photos to follow.
EVENT 1: The Dorothy Smith Veterans Trophy awarded to the best 18 Hole Stableford score for players aged 60 -69 years on the day of play. Trophy to be held by the player’s winning club for twelve months.
EVENT 2: Senior Veterans Trophy awarded to the best 18 Hole Stableford score for players aged 70 and over. Trophy to be held by the player’s winning club for twelve months.
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Carts can be booked via the Proshop 5259 2492. - All players may use a cart.
CONDITIONS & RESOURCES
- Event Flyer & Conditions
- SWGA Standard Event Conditions
- Golfbox - Enter Here
- Draw
- Results & News Rap
past winners
Initiated in 1996, to encourage women to enter and support other club’s events within the SWGA, the Merit Brooch was introduced with an award for points amassed during nominated club events. Points are awarded based on these events (stroke, nett & stableford). The player with the most points accumulated throughout the nominated season, is announced as the Badge Winner.
EVENT PROFILE
Points are awarded to players who return the best 18 hole individual scores in nominated District and Club events. The Merit Award includes a Gross, Nett & Stableford category.
CONDITIONS & RESOURCES
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- NEW 2026 Event Flyer & Conditions
- Merit Award Conditions & Result Sheet2026_Womens_Events_Merit_Awards_2026_2027_Flier.pdf
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - List of Merit Events via Golfbox
- Gross Merit Status
- Nett Merit Status
- Stableford Merit Status
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This event is in memory of Miss René Austin who was the founder of the SWDGA in 1933 and instrumental in introducing pennant matches to this District.
Originally these events were played for on Championship Day and only available to Pennant players. In 1972 it was altered to enable all female members to participate in a preliminary Stroke round played in Club competition and NOW in 2026 altered to provide a greater opportunity for women to participate.
$2 per player in your club qualifying round with all proceeds go to Geelong Community Foundation
Event Details
A qualifying round played on home club courses over an 18-Hole Stroke round scheduled between 1st January - 20th November 2026.
The player who bettered the scratch rating of their course, by the highest margin, will be the winner of the René Austin Brooch.
CONDITIONS & RESOURCES
- Event Flyer 2026 - New Conditions
- SWGA Standard Event Conditions
- Enter Club Winner HERE
- Results
- Event News Wrap
RECENT PAST WINNERS
- 2025 - JULIE WALKER - PORTARLINGTON
- 2024 - ANN LYNCH - BARWON VALLEY
- 2023 - MEG HAYDEN - LONSDALE LINKS
- 2022 - VICKI HANNAH - APOLLO BAY
EVENT HISTORY This event honours the work of Joye Burton, who after being a delegate since 1985 became a member of the SWDLGA committee in 1989, the year in which the District became incorporated.
In 1999 a wind-up day for Sunday Pennant was inaugurated and in 2000 the event was renamed the ‘Joye Burton Salver’, with the unanimous support of the SWD committee. In 2006, Joye was made a Life Member in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the District.
EVENT PROFILE - 4BBB Stableford
SUNDAY 24TH MAY 2026 @ 13th BEACH G.C
$90/pair - Includes Club green fee, prizes & NTP.
Entries open: 11th April 2026 & Close : 21st May 2026 or at capacity. First in principle applies.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Players must female and have a playing membership of a SWGA affiliated club.
- Refer to SWGA Standard Conditions of Play.
EVENT CONDITIONS
- Restricted to players who have played at least one game of Sunday SWGA Pennant in 2026.
- Teams of two players from any club.
- Trophies allocated based on entry numbers.
- All ties decided by countback sysytem.
EVENT 1: The Joye Burton Salver – awarded to the team returning the best overall 4BBB Stableford score for 18 holes. Teams of 2.
The Salver trophy to be held by the winning club for twelve months.
RESOURCES
past winners
EVENT HISTORY: Mrs Jean Russell was Torquay's SWDLGA delegate for several years; President of SWDGA in 1968 and became Secretary in 1970 a position she held until 1984; was Treasurer in 1985 and in 1986 Mrs. Russell was named the 2nd Life Member of the SWDLGA an honour which thrilled her greatly. Mrs. Russell died in 2000.
EVENT PROFILE - Canadian Foursomes
FRIDAY 22nd May 2026 at Anglesea Golf Club
8.30am shotgun Start DRAW HERE
$ 120/pair - includes club green fees, golf, lunch & prizes.
Entries open: 1st April 2026 & Close : 19th May 2026 or at field capacity of 120 players
EVENT 1: The Jean Russell Salver to be awarded to the best 18 Hole Nett score. Trophy to be held by the winning club for twelve months.
EVENT 2: 18 Holes GROSS
EVENT 3 : 18 Holes NETT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Players must female and have a playing membership of a SWGA affiliated club.
- Refer to SWGA Standard Conditions of Play.
EVENT CONDITIONS:
- Open to SWGA Division 1-6 pennant players.
- Players must have played at least one game in the 2026 season.
- Field maximum is 60 pairs.
- Teams of two players from any SWGA club.
- All ties will be decided by the countback system.
- A player may accept one trophy only.
RESOURCES
- Event Flyer
- Golfbox – Enter Here
- Draw
- Results
Event Contact: Wendy Tottenham.
Past winners
Club Events & Opens
ALL EVENTS - Club and SWGA events, conditions and how to enter can be found using our Calendar.
These include Club Opens, Tournaments, Bowls, Charity Days and SWGA Events for Men, Women & Juniors.
GOLFBOX - Found on the SWGA Home page also provides an annual schedule of SWGA and Club Events with links to event flyers and is used for entry to SWGA events.
ENTERING A SWGA EVENT IS EASY- by using Golfbox on the Home Page or you can continue on the All Events page, scroll to the event page you are looking for and you'll find direct links to conditons & entry and results.
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the 2026 president's cup is happening again
SUNDAY 26tH jULY 2026 - the sands golf club
EVENT PROFILE
The President’s Cup is a Handicap Foursomes Team Event using the Pinehurst format of play.
Clubs within the SWGA enter a team of 6 comprising female/female, male/male and male/female. The team recording the lowest net score of the combined three pairings wins the event and the coveted President's Cup trophy is held by the winning club for twelve months.
The success of this golf day goes beyond the golf course with all funds raised from raffles going to the Geelong Community Foundation who support just causes within the Geelong & District Community.
CONDITIONS & RESOURCES
- Conditions & Flyer
- Entry is via your club committee.
- Event Contact: Georgie Sanders President SWGA or Cameron Russell - Vice President SWGA.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to email - Results
- SWGA Standard Event Conditions
RECENT PAST WINNERS
THE ' EVENT ' - GENTSOMES STABLEFORD TEAMS
The EVENT is a new and innovative competition on the SWGA calendar and is open to men, women & juniors of SWGA clubs.
EVENT PROFILE
Grand Final Public Holiday Friday 25th September 2026 @ Bannockburn Golf Club.
Cost : $TBA per team of 4 - any combination.
Time: 12.30pm Shotgun Start
Open to: Men, Women & Juniors
Entries Open: 18th August 2026
Closes: 22nd August 2026
Draw:
Results
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Players must have a playing membership of a SWGA affiliated club.
- Refer also to SWGA Standard Event Conditions
RESOURCES
- Flyer - coming soon
- ENTER
- Draw
- Results