53rd Annual Open Tournament

Event Details ⚙

Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026

End Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Category: Open

Entry Fee: AUD 40.00

Entry Method: Email

The 53rd Annual Open Tournament is held at Curlewis Golf Club, located approximately 10 minutes from Geelong on Portarlington Road, Victoria. The tournament runs under the auspices of Golf Australia, with Ivo Whitton, Susie Tolhurst and SWGA Merit Award status. Entries close Friday 10 October 2025. Accommodation, dining and full bar facilities are available throughout the tournament. The event spans five days with a different format each day:

Wednesday 15 October – Two Person Ambrose (open to all). Two sessions: 7:30am assembly for 8:00am shotgun start, or 12:20pm assembly for 12:40pm shotgun start. $40 per person ($25 for CGC members).

Thursday 16 October – Irish 4 Ball (Men's, Women's or Mixed). 8:15am assembly for 9:00am shotgun start. Lunch provided. $160 per team.

Friday 17 October – Women's Curlewis Plate (Teams of 3, Aggregate Stableford) and Women's Individual Stableford. 8:00am assembly for 8:30am shotgun start. Lunch included. $120 per team.

Saturday 18 October – Curlewis Open Men's & Women's 18 Hole Stroke (Ivo Whitton & Susie Tolhurst Events). 2-tee start at 8:00am. $50 per person ($25 for CGC members). Entries via Golf Australia: https://www.golf.org.au/events#/competition/4582372/info

Sunday 19 October – G&P Meacock (Mixed Pinehurst Foursomes). 1-tee start at 10:30am. $50 per person ($15 for CGC members). Visitors are eligible to compete; only members are eligible for the honour board.

To enter, contact the Pro Shop: phone 03 5251 1111 (open 7 days, 6am–6pm AEST / 7pm AEDT), email proshop@curlewisgolf.com.au, or download the entry form. An official handicap (Golf Australia affiliation) is required.

Prizes

Wednesday 15 October (Two Person Ambrose): Over $3,000 in Mizuno prizes for top 5 nett; 1st prize – 2 Mizuno M.Craft Putters (RRP $799 each); NTPs all day. Thursday 16 October (Irish 4 Ball): Prizes for top 3 mixed, best men's and best women's teams; NTPs. Friday 17 October (Women's Curlewis Plate/Individual Stableford): Prizes for winners and runners-up in the Curlewis Plate; NTPs; best individual score and runner-up. Saturday 18 October (Curlewis Open Stroke): Top 3 gross and top 2 nett for men's and women's separately; top junior prize. Sunday 19 October (G&P Meacock): Winner and runner-up prizes.

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Venue

Curlewis Golf Course

Victoria, Australia

Curlewis Golf Course is a links-style 18-hole course located on The Bellarine Peninsula, approximately one hour from Melbourne and 15 minutes from Geelong, with views across Corio Bay. Officially opened in 1970, the par-71/73 course measures 6,150 metres and was originally designed by Vern Morcom. The layout features a sandy base, minimal tree coverage, naturally undulating couch fairways, challenging bunkers, and firm, fast greens. Course difficulty is largely determined by wind conditions. The design has been refined through master plans by Kevin Hartley (1976) and renowned architect Michael Clayton (2001). Currently ranked in Golf Australia's Top 50 Australian Public Access Courses and top four in Western Victoria, the course is regarded as one of Australia's most progressive public access venues. Since its 2015 acquisition by new owners, Curlewis has been recognised for innovation and received the inaugural Australian Golf Digest Club Excellence Award. The facility includes a clubhouse with dining options, plus The Range @ Curlewis, a state-of-the-art 18-bay driving range with teaching academy, simulators, and TopTracer technology.

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