PLAYER INFORMATION

 

 

2026 SRIXON NSW MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

 

The SRIXON NSW Mid Amateur Championship will be conducted over three 18-hole rounds (54 Holes) of stroke play at Howlong GR & Albury Commercial GC between Sunday 24th to Tuesday 26th May 2026.

 

Round 1 & 2 Draw - Howlong GR & Albury Commercial GC (Shotgun Starts each day)

Round 3 Draw  - Seeded Draw and will be done on the completion of Round 2.

                           - Players who make the cut will play Rd 3 @ Howlong GR - (Shotgun Start 9:00am)

                           - Players who miss the cut will be able to play an Individual Stableford Competition @ Albury Commercial GC

                             (Between 7:16am-8:20am) - Bookings will be essential and can be made to Golf NSW staff before 6pm on Monday 25th May.

 

The winners of the 54 Hole Championship will be crowned the 2026 SRIXON NSW Mid Amateur Champions.

 

*** PLEASE NOTE - There will be NO draw requests for the Round 3 Draw, as it will be SEEDED for the Championship ***

 

*** ROUND 3 -  The Cut will comprimise of the Top 70 men (plus ties). There will be NO cut for the Women's Field.

 

 

 

VENUE INFORMATION

 

Howlong Golf Resort (02) 6026 5321 

186 Golf Club Drive

Howlong NSW 2643

WEBSITE - https://howlonggolf.com.au/

 

 

Albury Commercial GC (02) 6057 2800

530 North Street

Albury NSW 2640

WEBSITE - https://commercialclubalbury.com.au/sporting-groups/golf/

 

 

 

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

 

Sunday 24th May

Howlong GR (Shotgun Start 9:00am) - 18 Holes (Round 1)

Albury Commercial GC (Shotgun Start 8:00am) - 18 Holes (Round 1)

 

Sunday 24th May

CHAMPIONSHIP DINNER - SUNDAY 24th May @ 6:00pm (6:15pm start)

Howlong Golf Resort

186 Golf Club Drive

Howlong NSW 2643

Dress - Smart Casual / Golf Attire / No Thongs

RSVP - Was a requirement when registering for the Championship - PLAYERS CONFIRMED (RSVP) - CLICK HERE

 

Monday 25th May

Howlong GR (Shotgun Start 9:00am) - 18 Holes (Round 2)

Albury Commercial GC (Shotgun Start 8:00am) - 18 Holes (Round 2)

 

Tuesday 26th May

Howlong GR (Shotgun Start 9:00am) - 18 Holes (Round 1) - SEEDED DRAW

Albury Commercial GC (Tee times 7:16am-8:20am) - 18 Holes (Individual Stableford) - OPTIONAL

 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Please ensure you register at the Golf NSW Registration Area iat least 30 minutes prior to your tee time EACH day. 

 

The Registration Area will be located in the clubhouse, where you will be able to obtain Pin Locations and Golf NSW Hard Car & Local Rules.

 

 

 

CHAMPIONSHIP SHIRT

 

If you have ordered a Championship shirt, they will be available to pick up at Registration on Sunday 24th May @ each venue (Rd 1 Draw)

 

 

 

DIGITAL SCORECARD

 

** PLEASE NOTE - Digital Scoring is a requirement for the Championship and no paper scorecards will be provided

 

Golf NSW will be utilising the Digital Scorecards system 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 GGID (scoring code) for each round, the day prior, which you will need to put into the Golf Genius App to complete your scorecard.

 

Leaderboards will be displayed in the clubhouse, as well as being available online at www.golfnsw.org.au

 

 

**IMPORTANT** You must login to the Golf Genius App with your daily GGID which is sent to you mobile phone by text each day

 

**IMPORTANT** Please do not login in with your email address and password (this is incorrect and scores will not be recorded correctly)

 

**PLEASE NOTE** Official submission and certification of your digital scorecard must be done with Golf NSW staff in the designated scoring area in the Clubhouse at the completion of each round. Failure to do so, could lead to disqualification if scores are incorrect.

 

 

Download Golf Genius App

 

Instructions on how to use the Digital Scorecard

 

 

 

LOCAL RULES & PIN POSITIONS

 

Players will be given Local Rules and Pin Positions for the Championship. These can also be accessed online, along with the Golf NSW Hardcard, at the following Link (will be available Saturday 23rd May - 8:00pm)  SEE BELOW

 

Golf NSW Hardcard and Local Rules - CLICK HERE

Pin Locations (HOWLONG GR & ALBURY COMMERCIAL GC) - Rd 1 & Rd 2 - CLICK HERE

Pin Locations (HOWLONG GR) - Rd 3 - CLICK HERE

 

 

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

 

**PLEASE NOTE** During the SRIXON NSW Mid-Amateur Championship (Sunday-Tuesday) - Practice Before or Between Rounds

Rule 5.2a - A player MUST NOT practise on the competition course before their tee time or between Rd 1, Rd or Rd 3. 

Practice is only permitted  on the designated practice areas.

 

Practice rounds will be available at limited times leading up to the Championship.

Bookings are essential, please contact each golf clubs Proshop directly. (There may be a minimum cost involved)

 

Howlong Golf Resort (02) 6026 5822 (Bookings Essential)

Wednesday 20th May - ALL DAY

Thursday 21st May - ALL DAY

Friday 22d May - ALL DAY

Saturday 23rd  May - ALL DAY ( Saturday Members Competition )

Social Cost - $22.50 (18 Holes)

Competition - $40 (18 Holes)

Practice Range, Nets, putting green and pitching area (19th Hole) available for warming up / practice

 

 

Albury Commercial GC (02) 6057 2801 (Bookings Essential)

Wednesday 20th May - Competition from 7am-12:30pm / Social play after 12:30pm

Thursday 21st May - Social Play available from 10:00am

Friday 22d May - ALL DAY

Saturday 23rd  May - Competition from 7am–12:30pm / Social play after 12:30pm

Social Cost - $25 (18 Holes)

Competition - $40 (18 Holes)

Nets, putting green and Chipping area available for warming up / practice.. Practice Range NOT open in morning due to safety reasons

 

 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

 

Howlong GR

 

Bistro - LUNCH - 12:00pm to 2:30pm / DINNER - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Breakfast - SUNDAY - Open from 7:00am

MENU - CLICK HERE

**There will be egg & bacon rolls available for purchase on Monday & Tuesday Morning @ 8:00am

 

Albury Commercial GC

Clubhouse - Opens @ 10:30am

Bistro - LUNCH - 12:00pm to 2:00pm / DINNER - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

MENU - CLICK HERE 

 

 

 

MOTORISED TRANSPORT

 

As per the Terms of Competition / Condition of Entry, players may only use a motorised transport / golf cart if a medical certificate is provided. This must be submitted to Golf NSW prior to the tournament.

Bookings & Payments will be required to be made directly with each Proshop. 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

DRESS REGULATIONS

 

All Entrants must comply with the Golf NSW Dress Regulations. Jeans will not be permitted.

 

 

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

 

Range Finders / Distance measuring devices are permitted.

 

 

 

CADDIES

 

Caddies are permitted.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

RULES OFFICIALS

 

There will be a rules official & Golf NSW Official at each course / each day. Please utilise them if you need to or you can contact

Emmanuel Aravanis - 0484 913 414.

 

 

 

WITHDRAWAL

 

If you are unable to participate, please notify Golf NSW immediately by emailing emmanuel.aravanis@golfnsw.org.au

On presentation of a medical certificate, a full refund will be issued, less an administration fee ($10.00).

 

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

There will be a presentation for all prizes in the Championship following play on Tuesday 26th May @ Howlong GR following the completion of the Final Round in the Clubhouse.

 

 

 

PRIZES & TROPHIES

 

Competitors may win only one prize. Prizes will be awarded in the following order based on value:

 

Men’s SRIXON NSW Mid-Amateur Championship

Winner (Trophy)

Runner up

Third place

Nett Winner

Nett Runner

 

 

Women’s SRIXON NSW Mid-Amateur Championship

Winner (Trophy)

Runner up

Nett Winner

 

 

 

CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE

 

The Committee for the 2026 SRIXON NSW Mid-Amateur Championship will be Emmanuel Aravanis and Charlie Blyde.

 

 

 

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

 

Golf NSW Code of Conduct

 

Terms of Competition – SRIXON NSW Mid-Amateur Championship

 

 

 

CONTACT

 

If you have any queries, please contact:

 

Emmanuel Aravanis

Golf NSW Events Coordinator

Office:      (02) 9505 9105 (Mon-Fri)

Mobile:    0484 913 414 (during event)

Email:      emmanuel.aravanis@golfnsw.org.au