2026 NSW STROKE PLAY & NSW AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
(WAGR & GA NATIONAL RANKING EVENT)
PLAYER INFORMATION 2025
VENUE INFORMATION
Oatlands Golf Club
94 Bettington Road
Oatlands NSW 2117
PH (02) 9630 4444
Strathfield Golf Club
52 Weeroona Road
Strathfield NSW 2135
PH (02) 9642 0326
ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP
STROKE PLAY
The first stage of the Championship, known as the NSW Medal (Men) and NSW Stroke Play (Women), will be stroke play over two rounds of 18 holes (36 holes), one round to be played at the Oatlands GC and one to be played at Strathfield GC.
The first round will be played on Tuesday 27 January and the second round on Wednesday 28 January.
The field shall be divided between Oatlands GC and Strathfield GC on each of the first two days with players changing venues for the second round.
The leading male player at the end of all stroke play rounds, shall be crowned the 2026 NSW Medal winner.
The leading female player at the end of all stroke play rounds, shall be crowned the 2026 NSW Stroke Play winner.
In the event of a tie, those players will compete over such holes as the Championship Committee determines in sudden-death play-off.
MATCH PLAY
The leading 32 male players and leading 16 female players (who have qualified from the Stroke Play) will compete in the match play stage of the 2026 Men’s and Women’s NSW Amateur Championship to be played at Oatlands GC from Thursday 29 January to Saturday 31 January.
In the event of a tie, such that more than 16 female or 32 male players have qualified from the Stroke Play, those players tying for the last qualifying position or positions will compete over such holes as the Championship Committee determines in a sudden-death play-off.
The Men’s playoff will be at Oatlands GC on Wednesday 28 January immediately following the 2nd Round until 32 qualifiers have been determined.
The women’s playoff will be at Strathfield GC on Wednesday 28 January immediately following the 2nd Round until 16 qualifiers have been determined.
Once the qualifiers have been determined, for the purposes of determining places in the Match Play Draw, the “General Numerical Draw” published by Golf Australia will be used (i.e. the lowest qualifier is No 1, the second-lowest No 2, and so on).
For the purposes of determining places in the Match Play Draw, ties at the end of the qualifying rounds other than those qualifying for the last place will be decided by a blind draw.
The Draw for the first day’s matches will be available online at www.golfnsw.org.au shortly after the qualifiers are determined and will be emailed / SMS to players who have qualified.
Results and subsequent draws will also be available online at www.golfnsw.org.au and emailed / SMS to players who have progressed.
MEN’S NSW CLUB CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
The 2025 Men’s NSW Club Champion of Champions event is played in conjunction with the NSW Medal.
The first round will be played on Tuesday 27 January and the second round on Wednesday 28 January at Oatlands GC and Strathfield GC.
The leading eligible player(s) at the end of the completed stroke play rounds shall be crowned the 2025 Men’s NSW Club Champion of Champions.
In the event of a tie, joint winners will be declared.
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
STROKE PLAY
Tuesday 27 January – Rd 1 at Oatlands GC and Strathfield GC
Wednesday 28 January – Rd 2 at Oatlands GC and Strathfield GC (venues reversed from Rd 1)
MATCH PLAY
Thursday 29 January
AM: Men’s Round One (18 holes) – 32 players – 7:00am
AM: Women’s Round One (18 holes) 16 players – 9:24am
PM: Men’s Round Two (18 holes) – 16 players – 11:30am
Friday 30 January
AM: Men’s Quarter Finals (18 holes) – 8 players – 7:00am
AM: Women’s Quarter-Finals (18 holes) – 8 players – 7:40am
PM: Men’s Semi-Finals (18 holes) – 4 players -11:30am
PM: Women’s Semi-Finals (18 holes) – 4 players – 11:50am
Saturday 31 January
2026 Men’s NSW Amateur Championship Final (36 holes) – 7.00am
2026 Women’s NSW Amateur Championship Final (36 holes) – 7.10am
PRIZES & TROPHIES
2026 Men’s NSW Amateur Championship (Match Play)
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Semi-Finalists
2026 Men’s NSW Medal (Stroke Play)
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Third Place
2025 Men’s NSW Club Champion of Champions
Winner (Trophy)
2026 Women’s NSW Amateur Championship (Match Play)
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Semi-Finalists
2026 Women’s Stroke Play Championship (Stroke Play)
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Third Place
2026 Women’s Metropolitan Championship Cup (Stroke Play)
Winner (Trophy)
2026 Women’s Country Championship Cup (Stroke Play)
Winner (Trophy)
PRESENTATION
There will be a presentation for all prizes in the Championship, following the play on Saturday 31 January at Oatlands GC.
REGISTRATION
It is requested that all players register each day at the Golf NSW Registration Area in the clubhouse at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tee time at the club at which they are drawn. Following this, report to the starter at least 10 minutes prior to your tee time.
COURSE BOOK / YARDAGE BOOK
Course Books/Yardage Books (METRES) are provided for all players and will be available to pick up from each respective golf club’s Pro Shop on from Saturday 24 January.
The cost of the course books has been included in the Entry Fee, so no further payment is required.
You will receive a FULL course details yardage book (Oatlands GC) and an outlined course details yardage book (Strathfield GC)
LOCAL RULES
Players will be provided with a copy of the Golf NSW Hardcard and local rules at registration.
PIN POSITIONS SHEETS
Players will be provided with a copy of the pin sheets for Oatlands GC and Strathfield GC at registration.
Course Scorecard (Tees/Length) - https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12136200542355503716
DIGITAL SCORECARD
Golf NSW will be utilising digital scorecards for the Championship. If you haven’t used the Golf Genius digital scorecard before, please ensure you download the Golf Genius App and read the instructions. Links are below.
You will receive a new GGID (scoring code) each day prior to your round, which you will need to put into the Golf Genius App to complete your scorecard.
Official submission and certification of your digital scorecard MUST be done with Golf NSW staff in the designated SCORING AREA inside the clubhouse after you have completed your round.
You must login to the Golf Genius App with your daily GGID for each round
Please DO NOT login in with your email address and password.
Instructions on how to use the Digital Scorecard
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Players in the Final Draw will be limited to one (1) complimentary practice round at each course.
Bookings are Essential. You will need to contact each Pro Shop directly and book your practice round with your Golf ID (Australian Players) and Full Name (International Players).
Any further practice rounds are at the player's expense
Please Note - Players not playing the Avondale Amateur are encouraged to try book in a practice round prior to the weekend of the Championship to allow interstate and players from Avondale Amateur to book a practice round on weekend. Thanking you in advance
Oatlands Golf Club (02) 9630 4444
MIDWEEK - Monday 19th January to Monday 26th January (After 1pm) – Complimentary / Free
WEEKEND - Saturday 24th January & Sunday 25th January (After 3pm) – Complimentary / Free
Friday 23rd January – Competition – Additional Cost
Strathfield Golf Club (02) 9642 0326
Monday 19th January to Monday 26th January – Outside of Competition Times – Complimentary / Free
Monday 19th January to Monday 26th January – During Competition Times – Additional Cost
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Oatlands Golf Club
Driving Range - Hudson Park Driving Range (Offsite) 20 mins drive / Thornleigh Driving Range (offsite) 25min drive – Additional Costs
Practice Nets – There are 6 practice nets available for warming up
Putting Green & Chipping Green available
Strathfield Golf Club
Driving Range – Hudson Park Driving Range (Offsite) 10 mins drive – 5 bays available between 6:00am – 12:30pm (Players who are playing @ Strathfield GC to warm up – based on Draw each day) – Complimentary warm up bucket
Practice Nets – There are 5 practice nets available for warming up
Putting Green & Chipping Green available
PULL BUGGIES
Both golf clubs have a very limited number of pull buggies available for hire.
If possible, we strongly encourage that ALL local and other players bring your own pull buggy.
Overseas / Interstate players will be given priority first - Please contact each golf club’s Pro Shop to reserve your pull buggy.
MOTORISED TRANSPORT
As per the conditions of entry, players may only use a motorised cart if a medical certificate is provided.
This must be submitted to Golf NSW prior to the tournament. Bookings and payment for carts are the responsibility of the player and must be done through each club’s Pro Shop.
ACCOMMODATION / BILLETING
Any player that may require to be billeted, can you please complete the following Player Request Form
Billet / Accommodation - Player Request Form
If you can forward Billet / Accommodation Player Request Form via email to Golf NSW asap we will try to accommodate
CADDIES
Caddies are permitted for the Championship.
PACE OF PLAY
Pace of play guidelines will apply to the Championship. Guidelines will be strictly enforced, and penalties may apply for breaches of the guidelines.
DRESS REGULATIONS
The dress regulations of the Oatlands GC and Strathfield GC are available on their respective websites.
Please ensure you familiarise yourself with these requirements and comply.
Players who fail to meet the required dress regulations will not be permitted to commence their round.
FOOD & BEVERAGE OFFERINGS
The following arrangements are available at both clubs. Please utilise these offerings, where possible.
Breakfast and coffee will be available for purchase from 6.00am (each day)
Lunch will be available for purchase during lunch hours (each day)
WITHDRAWAL
If you are unable to participate, please notify Golf NSW immediately by sending an email to emmanuel.aravanis@golfnsw.org.au.
On presentation of a medical certificate, a full refund will be issued, less an administration fee.
CONDITIONS FOR GOLF NSW EVENTS
The Golf NSW Standard Conditions for State Events and Code of Conduct will apply in accordance with the Championship Terms of Competition. A copy of the Standard Conditions and Code of Conduct can be viewed at the following links:
Golf NSW Standard Conditions for State Events
2026 Men's NSW Amateur - Terms of Competition
2026 Women's NSW Amateur - Terms of Competition
CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Committee for the 2026 NSW Amateur Championship will be Olivia Wilson, Andrew Robb and Emmanuel Aravanis.
CONTACT
If you have any further queries, please contact:
Emmanuel Aravanis
Golf NSW Events Coordinator
9505 9105 (Mon-Fri)
0484 913 414 (during event)