Finalists Revealed for the 2026 NSW Golf Industry Awards
The finalists for the 2026 NSW Golf Industry Awards have been officially announced, setting the stage for the state’s top clubs, facilities, volunteers, and amateur players to be recognized later this year. The winners will be revealed during a gala ceremony on Monday, October 19, at the Shangri-La Sydney.
Organized jointly by Golf NSW, PGA of Australia (NSW/ACT), Jack Newton Junior Golf, Golf Management Australia (NSW), and the NSW Golf Course Superintendents Association, the event stands as the pinnacle night on the New South Wales golfing calendar.
Golf NSW will present seven awards during the evening, with finalists confirmed across six key categories.
Finalists by Category
Club of the Year – Metropolitan
- Carnarvon Golf Club
- Killara Golf Club
- Mona Vale Golf Club
- Warringah Golf Club
Club of the Year – Country
- Catalina Club
- Fairbairn Golf Club
- Murrumbidgee Country Club
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Yowani Country Club
Facility of the Year
- Empower Golf
- Golf Space
- Swing Factory – Terrey Hills
Volunteer of the Year
- Geoffrey Smith – Griffith Golf Club
- Kay Wallace – Catalina Club
- Maddison Pawley – Coonamble Golf Club
- Mark Finlay – Wollongong Golf Club
- Roy Hofmeier – Harrington Waters Golf Club
Amateur Player of the Year – Male
- Kayun Mudadana
- Chun-Ta Wu
Amateur Player of the Year – Female
- Ella Scaysbrook
- Rachel Lee
- Sophie Eppelstun
- Lara Thomsen
Event Details and Hosting
The gala will take place in the Grand Ballroom at the Shangri-La Sydney, featuring pre-dinner drinks, a three-course meal, and beverages. Sports broadcaster and golf enthusiast Tim Gilbert will host the ceremony.
Golf NSW publicly congratulated the nominees ahead of the event: “Golf NSW congratulates every finalist and looks forward to celebrating their achievements alongside clubs and industry colleagues from across the state.”
Organizers have noted that tickets for the gala night are limited, and early booking is encouraged.
Click here for 2026 NSW Golf Industry Awards ticket.
Source: www.golfnsw.org.au
