ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Strokeplay
The first stage of the Championship, known as the NSW Medal (Men) and NSW Strokeplay (Women), will be stroke play over two rounds of 18 holes (36 holes), one round to be played at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club and one to be played at Kooindah Waters Golf Club. The first round will be played on Monday 25 January and the second round on Tuesday 26 January. The field shall be divided between Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club and Kooindah Waters Golf Clubs 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 the 2021 NSW Medallist, with the leading female player at the end of all stroke play rounds being awarded the 2021 NSW Strokeplay Championship.
Matchplay (for those who qualify)
The leading 32 male players and leading 16 female players (who have nominated to participate with their entry) will qualify for the match play stage of the Men’s and Women’s NSW Amateur Championship to be played at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club from Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 January. In the event of a tie such that more than 16 female or 32 male players have qualified, 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 Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club on Tuesday 26 January immediately following the 2nd Round until 32 qualifiers have been determined. The women’s playoff will be at Kooindah Waters Golf Club on Tuesday 26 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. Results and subsequent draws will also be available online at www.golfnsw.org.au.
Men’s NSW Champion of Champions
The Men’s NSW Club Champion of Champions event is played in conjunction with the NSW Medal. The event will be 36 holes of stroke play. The first round will be played on Monday 25 January and the second round on Tuesday 26 January at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club and Kooindah Waters Golf Clubs. The leading eligible player(s) at the end of the completed stroke play rounds shall be the 2020 Men’s NSW Club Champion of Champions. In the event of a tie, joint winners will be declared.
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Strokeplay
Monday 25 January – Rd 1 at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club and Kooindah Waters Golf Clubs
Tuesday 26 January – Rd 2 at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club and Kooindah Waters Golf Clubs (venues reversed from Rd 1).
Matchplay (for those who qualify)
Wednesday 27 January
AM: Men’s Round One (18 holes) – 32 players
AM: Women’s Round One (18 holes) 16 players
PM: Men’s Round Two (18 holes) – 16 players
Thursday 28 January
AM: Men’s Quarter Finals (18 holes) – 8 players
AM: Women’s Quarter-Finals (18 holes) – 8 players
PM: Men’s Semi-Finals (18 holes) – 4 players
PM: Women’s Semi-Finals (18 holes) – 4 players
Friday 29 January
Men’s NSW Amateur Championship Final (36 holes) – 7.00 am
Women’s NSW Amateur Championship Final (36 holes) – 7.10 am
PRIZES & TROPHIES
Men’s NSW Amateur Championship
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Semi-Finalists
Women’s NSW Amateur Championship
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Semi-Finalists
NSW Medal
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Stroke Play Championship
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Silver Basket Trophy – Leading Qualifier for the NSW Women’s Amateur Championship
Runner Up
Leo Wray Bowl (Trophy) – 36 holes nett overall
Metropolitan Championship Cup (Trophy) – Winner
Country Championship Cup (Trophy) – Winner
Men’s NSW Club Champion of Champions
Winner (Trophy)
VENUE INFORMATION
Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club
1 Magenta Dr
Magenta NSW 2261
Phone: (02) 4336 0100
Kooindah Waters Golf Club
40 Kooindah Blvd
Wyong NSW 2259
Phone: (02) 4351 0700
FOOD & BEVERAGE OFFERINGS
The following arrangements are available at both clubs. Please utilise these offerings, where possible.
Breakfast and coffee will be available to purchase from 6.30 am.
A lunch menu will be available during lunch hours.
A snack menu will be available after lunch.
COVID INFORMATION
The following requirements will be in place during the Championship:
- All attendees must check in to the venue/s each day via the Service NSW QR Code
- All NSW Government guidance relating to COVID must be followed. For full information visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
- All attendees must:
- not to attend should they be required to self-isolate
- not to attend should they be required to get tested and self-isolate until they get a negative result (until they have received the negative result)
- not to attend if they have any symptoms and have been to a venue where monitoring is required, in accordance with the latest NSW Government information
- Golf NSW has a zero-tolerance approach to anyone attending who is not abiding by the Public Health Order and will consider banning anyone not abiding by the regulations from all future Golf NSW events
- Social distancing - stay 1.5m away from others where possible.
- Face masks must be worn in both the Kooindah Waters and Magenta Shores Pro Shops at all times.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Magenta Shores
Practice rounds will be available at limited times on Thursday 21, Friday 22, and Saturday 23 January. Practice rounds must be booked by phoning the Pro Shop on (02) 4336 0100.
Kooindah Waters
Practice rounds availability is as follows:
- Wednesday 20th January – all-day
- Thursday 21st January – 12 noon
- Friday 22nd January – all-day
- Saturday 23rd January & Sunday 24th January – No practice times available due to members competition and existing bookings.
Practice rounds must be booked by phoning the Pro Shop on (02) 4351 0700.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Magenta Shores
There is a practice range as well as practice pitching, chipping, and putting facilities at Magenta Shores. Players will receive a free warm-up bucket of balls prior to their round/s at Magenta Shores.
Kooindah Waters
There are practice pitching, chipping, and putting facilities at Kooindah Shores. There are also hitting nets but no range facilities so for those wanting to hit practice balls prior to their round at Kooindah Waters, the nearest driving range is
Mark Churcher Golf Range. There is also a driving range at Bateau Bay Golf Range.
COURSE BOOKS
For those who ordered course books, they will be available to pick up from the Magenta Shores Pro Shop from Saturday 23 January. For those who didn't order books but would like to purchase them, there may be limited stock available for purchase at the Magenta Shores Pro Shop.
PULL BUGGIES
Both golf clubs have limited pull buggies available to hire so we suggest you bring your own.
REGISTRATION
It is requested that all players register at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tee time at the club at which they are drawn. Registration will be in the clubhouse at Magenta Shores and near the Pro Shop at Kooindah Waters and must be done each day prior to commencing play. Following this, report to the starter at least 15 minutes prior to your tee time. All attendees will be required to complete venues COVID QR code registration each day.
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.
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.
PRESENTATION
There will be no presentations during the Championship.
DRESS REGULATIONS
The dress regulations of Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club and Kooindah Waters Golf Clubs 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.
WITHDRAWAL
If you are unable to participate, please notify Golf NSW immediately by emailing olivia.wilson@golfnsw.org.au. On presentation of a medical certificate, a full refund will be issued, less an administration fee.
CADDIES
While caddies are permitted for the Championship, Golf NSW recommends that caddies primarily carry the player’s bag with minimal contact with their player and other players. Exchanging of clubs should not occur and social distancing should be always be adhered to.
CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Committee for the 2021 NSW Amateur Championship will be Graeme Phillipson, Frank Gal, Chris Allen, Grant Harding, and Olivia Wilson.
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
Men's NSW Amateur - Terms of Competition
Women's NSW Amateur - Terms of Competition
CONTACT
If you have any queries, please contact:
Olivia Wilson
9505 9105 (Mon-Fri)
0448 006 146 (during event)