The Ford Women’s NSW Open is set to shine brighter than ever in 2026, returning to Wollongong Golf Club from February 26 to March 1 with the largest prize purse in the tournament’s history.
Golf NSW has signed a strategic agreement with global sports agency 54 — the event management muscle behind LIV Golf Adelaide — in a move that promises to reshape the organisation’s business strategy, commercial footprint and global presence.
The Greg Norman/Bob Harrison-designed The Vintage Golf Club, nestled in New South Wales’ premier wine region, will host the 2025 edition of the storied championship from November 13-16.
Historic Wollongong Golf Club will host the 2025 Women’s NSW Open, while stunning Coffs Harbour Golf Club on the Mid-North Coast will be the stage for the Australian Women’s Classic.
Facilities from the Far North Coast down to the Victorian border and west to Broken Hill impacted by the disaster will receive cheques ranging in value from $2,500 to $7,500 to assist in repairing damaged courses and facilities.
The coronavirus pandemic has displayed the sickening side effect of exposing – even highlighting – the fractured nature of administration of the sport in Australia.
Councils and other landlords are targeting golf courses in Sydney and Melbourne for alternative community use. With an ever-growing demand for sporting facilities and recreational areas, Australian golf faces a huge battle to retain all of its existing courses. It signals the war on golf has begun.
Australian Golf Digest’s senior writer enquired about what happens to the millions of dollars in affiliation fees raised from the nation’s club golfers.