Finalists Announced for 2026 Victorian Golf Industry Awards
The finalists for the 2026 Victorian Golf Industry Awards have been officially announced ahead of the state’s annual celebration of the sport.
The event will take place at the Southern Golf Club on Friday, 16 October, bringing together representatives and key figures from across the Victorian golf sector.
Industry Collaboration
The Victorian Golf Industry Awards are organized as a collaborative initiative between the peak representative bodies governing the sport in the state. The partnering organizations include:
- The PGA of Australia
- Golf Australia
- Golf Management Australia
- The Victorian Golf Course Superintendents Association
Celebrating Contributions Across Victoria
The annual awards ceremony aims to acknowledge and celebrate individuals and organizations contributing to the sport across Victoria. The awards recognize contributions from a wide spectrum of the industry, including clubs, facilities, PGA professionals, volunteers, and industry leaders.
The 2026 finalists are:
Golf Australia Awards
Most Outstanding Victorian Club, Facility or Place to Play (Metropolitan)
- Bundoora Park Public Golf Course
- Southern Golf Club
- Yarrambat Park Golf Course
Most Outstanding Victorian Club, Facility or Place to Play (Off-Course)
- Golf Square
- The Golf Institute – Two Nominations
- X-Golf Clyde North
Most Outstanding Victorian Club, Facility or Place to Play (Regional)
- Benalla Golf Club
- Geelong Golf Club
- Neangar Park Golf Club
Victorian Get into Golf Venue of the Year
- Benalla Golf Club
- Belvoir Park Golf Club
- Geelong Golf Academy
Victorian MyGolf powered by Ripper GC Venue of the Year
- Belvoir Park Golf Club
- Geelong Golf Academy
- Mornington Golf Club
Victorian Volunteer of the Year
- Alastair Boustead – Gisborne Golf Club
- Ron Delaland – Buninyong Golf Club
- Christine Gorman – Riversdale Golf Club
Victorian Women and Girls in Golf Award
- Benalla Golf Club
- Shepparton Golf Club
- Yarrambat Park Golf Course
PGA of Australia Awards
PGA VIC Club Professional of the Year
- Anthony Bambridge
- Peter Manzie
- Michael Moore
- Angela Tatt
- Hayden Webb
PGA VIC Coach of the Year – Game Development
- Brian Fitzgerald
- Jake Fullerton
- Sandy Jamieson
- Matthew Lainson
- Scott McDermott
- Mark Shaw
PGA VIC Coach of the Year – High Performance
- Dennis McDade
- Brandon Rave
- Tim Wood
PGA VIC Management Professional of the Year
- Naiomi Bentley
- Zak Ginevra
- Christopher Longbottom
- Edward Nicolette
- Catherine Sargood
- David Wren
2025/26 PGA Victorian Legends Tour Pro-Am of the Year
- Gardiners Run Golf Course
- Portarlington Golf Club
- Rich River Golf Club
2025/26 PGA Victorian Pro-Am of the Year – Regional
- Axedale Golf Club
- Yarram Golf Club
- Cohuna Golf Club
2025/26 PGA Victorian Pro-Am of the Year – Metropolitan
- Heidelberg Golf Club
- Portsea Golf Club
- Settlers Run Golf & Country Club
Victorian Golf Course Superintendents Association Awards
Golf Course Apprentice of the Year
- Angus Hawksworth – Royal Melbourne Golf Club
- Toby Paul – The National Golf Club
- William Savickas – The Barwon Heads Golf Club
- Edward Thomas – Benalla Golf Club
GMA Victoria Awards
Excellence in Management Award
- Tim Hanton – Settlers Run Golf & Country Club
- Vicki Colliver – Moonah Links
The winners will be announced at the Victorian Golf Industry Awards at Southern Golf Club on Friday, 16 October.
