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National Championships
National Championships for men and women lefties are conducted every year at venues selected by the relevant Division Organising Committee. The Championships are played over 72 holes stroke play, with a concurrent stableford competition, in three Grades. For those lefties who are eligible, championships are also conducted for veterans (55 - 69 yrs of age) and super seniors (70+ years).
Right handed partners or guests are also welcome to enter into the daily and 72 hole stableford events
National Championships for men and women lefties are conducted every year at venues selected by the relevant Division Organising Committee. The Championships are played over 72 holes stroke play, with a concurrent stableford competition, in three Grades. For those lefties who are eligible, championships are also conducted for veterans (55 - 69 yrs of age) and super seniors (70+ years).
Right handed partners or guests are also welcome to enter into the daily and 72 hole stableford events
Results - 57th National Championships held at Lonsdale Links and Queenscliff Golf Clubs.
A very successful Championships on two excellent Golf Courses. Congratulations to the Victorian Division on running a successful event.
A highlight of the week was the NALGA Ambassador Nick O'Hern joining us for golf on the Monday and then giving a talk on some of the highlights of his career followed by question-and-answer session. Nick commented in all his career he had never played a fourball of all left handers! A highlight for Nick!
Congratulations to Ladies Champion, Cheryl Gorham (ACT), and Men's Champion, Matt Thomas (Riverina)
A very successful Championships on two excellent Golf Courses. Congratulations to the Victorian Division on running a successful event.
A highlight of the week was the NALGA Ambassador Nick O'Hern joining us for golf on the Monday and then giving a talk on some of the highlights of his career followed by question-and-answer session. Nick commented in all his career he had never played a fourball of all left handers! A highlight for Nick!
Congratulations to Ladies Champion, Cheryl Gorham (ACT), and Men's Champion, Matt Thomas (Riverina)
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Prize Winners for 72-hole Events
Men's Champion Matt Thomas 291
Women's Champion Cheryl Gorham 348
Men's Veterans Champion Justin McPhillips 317
Men's Super Vets Champion Ken Norris 321
Ladies Veteran Champion Di Wolfe 382
Founders Trophy Dennis Ashton 287 nett
Len Nettlefold Cup ACT
NZ / Aus Friendly Cup Australia 1209 to 1299 nett
A Grade Men's Gross Winner (Doug Bachli Award) Chris Walk 298
B Grade Men's Gross Winner Jeff Hogan 344
C Grade Men's Gross Winner Dennis Ashton 363
Men's Veterans Runner Up Stephen Preston 322
Men's Super Veterans Runner Up Leigh Chappell 323
A Grade Men's Nett Winner Paul Henderson 289
B Grade Men's Nett Winner Pat Lawler 292
C Grade Men's Nett Winner Laurie Fawcitt 297
A Grade Men's Gross R/U Carl Bitzer 317
B Grade Men's Gross R/U Jeff Gill 347 OCB
C Grade Men's Gross R/U Tony Gepp 379
A Grade Men's Nett R/U John Broster 297
B Grade Men's Nett R/U Col Holdsworth 301
C Grade Men's Nett R/U Terry Hicks 302
Ladies Nett Winner Jenny Watson 304
Ladies Nett Runner Up Carmel Butcher 325 OCB
Ladies Gross Runner Up Kaye Sutton 385
4-day Stableford Winner Nicky Crawford 135
4-day Stableford R/U Roger Pocock 134
Please Note Redeeming of Golf Prize Vouchers
Prize vouchers issued from Golf World / Golf Mart can be redeemed at any store in Australia.
However, if you are unable to access a store in your area, you may contact Luke Roberts (Manager Retail) at [email protected] or phone Luke on 0431 222 915. Luke will arrange for goods to the value of your prize to be forwarded to you.
Men's Champion Matt Thomas 291
Women's Champion Cheryl Gorham 348
Men's Veterans Champion Justin McPhillips 317
Men's Super Vets Champion Ken Norris 321
Ladies Veteran Champion Di Wolfe 382
Founders Trophy Dennis Ashton 287 nett
Len Nettlefold Cup ACT
NZ / Aus Friendly Cup Australia 1209 to 1299 nett
A Grade Men's Gross Winner (Doug Bachli Award) Chris Walk 298
B Grade Men's Gross Winner Jeff Hogan 344
C Grade Men's Gross Winner Dennis Ashton 363
Men's Veterans Runner Up Stephen Preston 322
Men's Super Veterans Runner Up Leigh Chappell 323
A Grade Men's Nett Winner Paul Henderson 289
B Grade Men's Nett Winner Pat Lawler 292
C Grade Men's Nett Winner Laurie Fawcitt 297
A Grade Men's Gross R/U Carl Bitzer 317
B Grade Men's Gross R/U Jeff Gill 347 OCB
C Grade Men's Gross R/U Tony Gepp 379
A Grade Men's Nett R/U John Broster 297
B Grade Men's Nett R/U Col Holdsworth 301
C Grade Men's Nett R/U Terry Hicks 302
Ladies Nett Winner Jenny Watson 304
Ladies Nett Runner Up Carmel Butcher 325 OCB
Ladies Gross Runner Up Kaye Sutton 385
4-day Stableford Winner Nicky Crawford 135
4-day Stableford R/U Roger Pocock 134
Please Note Redeeming of Golf Prize Vouchers
Prize vouchers issued from Golf World / Golf Mart can be redeemed at any store in Australia.
However, if you are unable to access a store in your area, you may contact Luke Roberts (Manager Retail) at [email protected] or phone Luke on 0431 222 915. Luke will arrange for goods to the value of your prize to be forwarded to you.
58th NALGA National Championships
The 58th Championships will be conducted by the NSW Division at Tuncurry, Tallwoods, and Taree Golf Clubs on Sunday 9th to Friday 14th of November 2025.
Registration will be held on Sunday, 9th November 2025. A Welcome Function will follow.
Cost for the full week of Golf, Welcome Function, and Presentation Dinner is $340 per player.
An entry form can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
Registration will be held on Sunday, 9th November 2025. A Welcome Function will follow.
Cost for the full week of Golf, Welcome Function, and Presentation Dinner is $340 per player.
An entry form can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
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Tuncurry Golf Club
The Tuncurry course is the hidden gem on the Mid North Coast, and very few players leave this course untouched by its natural beauty. It was designed by Kel Nagle and Mike Cooper and carved out of the seaside bush land in Northern Tuncurry by the members. The championship layout is sure to test golfers of all skill levels. Demanding from the tee, the rolling couch fairways and relatively flat putting surfaces reward the player that drives the ball well from the tee. The Banksia and Tea Tree rough have been thinned out over the years thanks to the great work from volunteers to make playing this great layout more user friendly. The course has the great ability to handle rain in extended wet periods; the sand base keeps the course in perfect playing conditions when surrounding clubs are closed for days and weeks. It’s well worth a game and not to be missed if you’re passing through the area.
Tallwoods
Tallwoods golf course is an established, world-class, 18-hole championship course and is proudly Australia’s only course designed by the award-winning Dr Michael Hurdzan. Dr Hurdzan utilised the undulating topography to create a wonderful course that traverses rugged terrain with severe elevation changes. Several green complexes sit in little amphitheaters, buried in the hillside beneath extravagant home sites. Tallwoods is an arborist’s delight featuring a mixture of high canopy majestic eucalyptus (tallowoods, blackbutt, ironbark, yellow gums and red gums) with prolific native vegetation and extensive water features throughout the course.
Once you scale the side of a mountain on a meandering path you are gifted with spectacular views above the tree tops to the ocean.
Tallwoods is located on the Mid North Coast a 3.5 hour drive north of Sydney. We have 15 new, superbly furnished, bungalows which are the perfect base for an escape to the spectacular Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes region also unfurls beautiful beaches ideal for swimming, surfing and fishing. Scuba diving is great in this area, as well as dolphin and whale watching cruises.
Tallwoods Country Club is the home to The Bunker Bar which is perfect for casual dining anytime of the day. With a relaxed, informal atmosphere and a passionate team, they create a unique food experience that you’ll love.
Once you scale the side of a mountain on a meandering path you are gifted with spectacular views above the tree tops to the ocean.
Tallwoods is located on the Mid North Coast a 3.5 hour drive north of Sydney. We have 15 new, superbly furnished, bungalows which are the perfect base for an escape to the spectacular Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes region also unfurls beautiful beaches ideal for swimming, surfing and fishing. Scuba diving is great in this area, as well as dolphin and whale watching cruises.
Tallwoods Country Club is the home to The Bunker Bar which is perfect for casual dining anytime of the day. With a relaxed, informal atmosphere and a passionate team, they create a unique food experience that you’ll love.
Taree Golf Club
Club Taree Golf has a long and proud tradition being first established in May 1915 progressing through the years to its present position as one of the premier golf courses on the east coast
Spread over 180 acres, we offer a parkland style course which is both rewarding and challenging.
We have a 21-hole golf course, however the 18 championship holes measure 5513m with a par of 70 for the men, and a measure of 5013m with a par of 72 for women.
Spread over 180 acres, we offer a parkland style course which is both rewarding and challenging.
We have a 21-hole golf course, however the 18 championship holes measure 5513m with a par of 70 for the men, and a measure of 5013m with a par of 72 for women.
Future National Championships
National Championships beyond 2024 will be hosted by the following Divisions:
2025 NSW
2026 ACT
2027 SA
2028 Tasmania
National Championships beyond 2024 will be hosted by the following Divisions:
2025 NSW
2026 ACT
2027 SA
2028 Tasmania
History of National Championships including National Champions, and Results of Major Events
The first National Open Championships was played over 27 holes Stroke play at Brisbane Golf Club, Yeerongpilly, Brisbane Qld on Sunday 27th July 1966.
The first National Open Championships was played over 27 holes Stroke play at Brisbane Golf Club, Yeerongpilly, Brisbane Qld on Sunday 27th July 1966.
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National Champions Men
1966 N Dwyer (Qld) 1967 W Wright (NSW) 1968 J Davis (Vic-Pro W Wright (NSW Am) 1969 P Reid (NSW) 1970 S McKay (Qld) 1971 D Roberts (NSW) 1972 R McLennan 1973 E Booth (TAS) 1974 I Davis (QLD) 1975 G Bainbridge (NSW) 1976 B Ewart (NSW) 1977 E Booth (TAS) 1978 T Kiernan (QLD) 1979 B Yarnold (RIV) 1980 H Wilson (NSW) 1981 D Roberts (NSW) |
1982 K Peart (VIC) 1983 K Peart (VIC) 1984 P Reid (NSW) 1985 J Cummins (RIV) 1986 P Reid (NSW) 1987 P Reid (NSW) 1988 M Nightingale (NSW) 1989 M Nightingale (NSW) 1990 P Henderson (QLD) 1991 K Peart (VIC) 1992 P Bradley (NSW) 1993 R Cavander-Cole (QLD 1994 R Cavander-Cole (QLD) 1995 R Cavander-Cole (QLD 1996 R Cavander-Cole (QLD) 1997 C Wilkinson (VIC) 1998 C Wilkinson (VIC) |
1999 G Hulm (RIV) 2000 P Read (NSW) 2001 J Reynolds (NSW) 2002 G Hulm (RIV) 2003 J Reynolds (NSW) 2004 J Reynolds (NSW) 2005 J O’Brien (NSW) 2006 B Lynch (VIC) 2007 D Lowe (QLD) 2008 D Lowe (QLD) 2009 J Freeman (NSW) 2010 D Ryles (SA) 2011 M Nagi (SA) 2012 M Nagi (SA) 2013 L Flynn (QLD) 2014 D Ryles (SA) 2015 M Maynard (NSW) 2016 D Herbert (QLD) 2017 M Maynard (NSW) |
2018 D Ryles (SA) 2019 M Maynard (NSW) 2020 Not Played 2021 Not Played 2022 M Thomas (Riv) 2023 M Thomas (Riv) 2024 M Thomas (Riv) |
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National Champions Ladies
1997 Marlene Howard (NSW) 1998 Lisa Aldridge. (NZ) 1999 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2000 Val Callaghan (SA) 2001 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2002 Marlene Garth (SA) 2003 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2004 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2005 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) |
2006 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2007 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2008 Nerida Gregory (NSW) 2009 Nadine White (QLD) 2010 Kimberley Goodwin (SA) 2011 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2012 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2013 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2014 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) |
2015 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2016 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2017 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2018 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) 2019 Johanna Wylie (Vic) 2020 Not Played 2021 Not Played 2022 Di Wolfe (Riv) |
2023 Di Wolfe (Riv) 2024 Cheryl Gorham (ACT) |
National Veterans Champions
The Terry Lennox Trophy
The inaugural event for Veterans (55 years & over) was included in the 14th National Championship conducted by the South Australian Division in 1979 on the occasion of their first National Championship. A Veteran’s Best Gross & Best Nett were awarded. Rev Fr Ed Barry from NSW won the Best Gross with 172 from Jim Muir of Newcastle, NSW on 173. The event was continued at subsequent National Championships.
At the 25th Silver Jubilee National Championship conducted in 1990 the Association inaugurated The Terry Lennox Trophy for the Veterans Division Championship in honour of the contribution Terry has made over the years, and for which he was awarded Life Membership.
Winners of the Veterans Championship and Terry Lennox Trophy since its inception have been:
The Terry Lennox Trophy
The inaugural event for Veterans (55 years & over) was included in the 14th National Championship conducted by the South Australian Division in 1979 on the occasion of their first National Championship. A Veteran’s Best Gross & Best Nett were awarded. Rev Fr Ed Barry from NSW won the Best Gross with 172 from Jim Muir of Newcastle, NSW on 173. The event was continued at subsequent National Championships.
At the 25th Silver Jubilee National Championship conducted in 1990 the Association inaugurated The Terry Lennox Trophy for the Veterans Division Championship in honour of the contribution Terry has made over the years, and for which he was awarded Life Membership.
Winners of the Veterans Championship and Terry Lennox Trophy since its inception have been:
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1979 Rev Fr E Barry (NSW)
1980 M Hetherington (Riv) 1981 K Hamilton (Vic) 1982 M Hetherington (Riv) 1983 J Walters (USA) 1984 S Petroni (Vic) 1985 C Francis (Riv) 1986 C Francis (Riv) 1987 S Petroni (Vic) 1988 S Petroni (Vic) 1989 B Phillips (Qld) 1990 W Flynn (NSW) 1991 W Flynn (NSW) |
1992 N McEvroy
1993 H Bartlett (NSW) 1994 G Ingram (NZ) 1995 B Ewert (NSW) 1996 B Ewert (NSW) 1997 B Ewert (NSW) 1998 K Peart (NSW) 1999 P Read (NSW) 2000 P Read (NSW) 2001 G Hulm (Riv) 2002 G Hulm (NSW) 2003 N Bond (Vic) 2004 P Read (NSW) |
2005 B Ewert (NSW)
2006 K Ashley (NSW) 2007 G Ingram (NZ) 2008 D Bill (WA) 2009 B Lynch (Vic) 2010 B Lynch (Vic) 2011 G Hulm (Riv) 2012 B Lynch (VIC) 2013 B Lynch (Vic) 2014 G Kotaridis (Vic) 2015 P Sheridan (NSW) 2016 B Lynch (Vic) 2017 T Wilson (NR) |
2018 K Norris (ACT) 2019 B Lynch (Vic) 2020 Not Played 2021 Not Played 2022 B Lynch (Vic) 2023 G Rosewall (Qld) 2024 J McPhillips (ACT) |
National Super Veterans Champions
The Doug Crosby Trophy
This category was first included in the Championship in 2001 at the 36th Championship (Albury/Wodonga). The award was originally unnamed but soon became the Doug Crosby Trophy in honour of NALGA's current Patron. Winners of the Doug Crosby Trophy since its inception have been:
The Doug Crosby Trophy
This category was first included in the Championship in 2001 at the 36th Championship (Albury/Wodonga). The award was originally unnamed but soon became the Doug Crosby Trophy in honour of NALGA's current Patron. Winners of the Doug Crosby Trophy since its inception have been:
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2001 B Ewert (NSW)
2002 B Ewert (NSW) 2003 B Ewert (NSW) 2004 G Ingram (Qld) 2005 B Peters (NSW) 2006 B Ewert (NSW) 2007 B Ewert (NSW) |
2008 A Coles (NSW)
2009 G Ingram (NZ) 2010 G Ingram (NZ) 2011 D Berg (NSW) 2012 G Ingram (NZ) 2013 G Ingram (NZ) 2014 C Powers (Vic) |
2015 G Nolan (Riv)
2016 G Ingram (NZ) 2017 R Moule (Qld) 2018 G Ingram (NZ) 2019 R Murphy (ACT) 2020 Not Played 2021 Not Played 2022 Ken Norris (ACT) |
2023 K Norris (ACT)
2024 K Norris (ACT) |
Len Nettlefold Cup - rules as Amended by the 2018 NALG Council Meeting.
This is a team event, where the average nett score of all players in each Division is calculated over the four rounds of the Championships. For a Division to be included in the Len Nettlefold Cup, a minimum of six players must complete all four rounds of the Championships. The Division with the lowest average nett score is declared as the winner of the Nettlefold Cup.
The Nettlefold Cup was introduced in 1967. Len Nettlefold donated the trophy when the Tasmanian Division was formed in November 1966. Len was a very accomplished golfer. He won the Australian Amateur Championships 1926-28; Australian Foursomes with Ivo Whitton in 1928; Tasmanian Open 8 times spanning the years 1930 to 1947; Len was also runner up in the 1972 Swiss Amateur and reached the quarter finals of the British Amateur in 1927. Len captained the Australian team to the UK in 1938. He held Course records at Kingston Beach (67); Royal Hobart (66); and Royal Sydney (69) and equalled the amateur record for the old course at Saint Andrews (71).
Winners of the Len Nettlefold Cup since its inception have been:
This is a team event, where the average nett score of all players in each Division is calculated over the four rounds of the Championships. For a Division to be included in the Len Nettlefold Cup, a minimum of six players must complete all four rounds of the Championships. The Division with the lowest average nett score is declared as the winner of the Nettlefold Cup.
The Nettlefold Cup was introduced in 1967. Len Nettlefold donated the trophy when the Tasmanian Division was formed in November 1966. Len was a very accomplished golfer. He won the Australian Amateur Championships 1926-28; Australian Foursomes with Ivo Whitton in 1928; Tasmanian Open 8 times spanning the years 1930 to 1947; Len was also runner up in the 1972 Swiss Amateur and reached the quarter finals of the British Amateur in 1927. Len captained the Australian team to the UK in 1938. He held Course records at Kingston Beach (67); Royal Hobart (66); and Royal Sydney (69) and equalled the amateur record for the old course at Saint Andrews (71).
Winners of the Len Nettlefold Cup since its inception have been:
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1967 New South Wales
1968 Victoria 1969 Tasmania 1970 Queensland 1971 New South Wales 1972 Victoria 1973 New South Wales 1974 Queensland 1975 New South Wales 1976 New South Wales 1977 NSW & Tasmania Tied 1978 Queensland 1979 New South Wales 1980 New South Wales 1981 New South Wales 1982 Tasmania 1983 New South Wales 1984 New South Wales 1985 Riverina 1986 Victoria |
1987 Victoria 1988 New South Wales 1989 ACT 1990 Queensland 1991 Victoria 1992 New South Wales 1993 New South Wales 1994 Queensland 1995 New South Wales 1996 New South Wales 1997 Victoria 1998 Victoria 1999 New South Wales 2000 New South Wales 2001 New South Wales 2002 Victoria 2003 New South Wales 2004 New South Wales 2005 New South Wales 2006 New South Wales |
2007 New South Wales 2008 New South Wales 2009 New South Wales 2010 New South Wales 2011 South Australia 2012 Queensland 2013 Queensland 2014 Victoria 2015 New South Wales 2016 Queensland 2017 South Australia 2018 ACT 2019 South Australia 2020 Not Played 2021 Not Played 2022 NSW 2023 Riverina 2024 ACT |
Rules for the Conduct of National Championships
Click on the file below to obtain a copy of the Rules for Conducting National Championships
Click on the file below to obtain a copy of the Rules for Conducting National Championships
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