THE much-loved Hawks Nest Beachside Pro-Am returns to the Hawks Nest Golf Club (HNGC) from 5-6 September.
The Pro-Am has become much more than a golf tournament in recent years; it’s one of the biggest annual highlights for the local club, its members, and the entire Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens community.
Each year, the club welcomes professional golfers from across Australia to compete for a share in the $50,000 prize purse, alongside over 280 amateur players from near and far.
The two-day, 36-hole event has earned a strong reputation, attracting a field of top-ranked PGA professionals and passionate amateurs who return year after year for both the quality of the competition and the experience that surrounds it.
“It’s not just about the golf,” said Emily McCormack, Marketing and Events Manager at Hawks Nest Golf Club.
“The Pro-Am creates this electric energy across the club. It brings people together, players, members, visitors, sponsors, all here for the love of the game and the great atmosphere that comes with it.”
The Pro-Am was awarded NSW/ACT Tournament of the Year in 2023 and was honoured to be named a finalist again in 2024.
This year, the event is shaping up to raise the bar even higher.
The weekend kicks off with a Gala Dinner on Friday evening.
A sell-out event every year, the gala features live entertainment, music from Bobby C, exclusive interviews with special guest speakers, and dinner prepared by Sando’s Restaurant.
Then on Saturday, following the final round, the crowd-favourite “Shoot-Out Under Lights” returns, sponsored by Ray White Tea Gardens Hawks Nest.
This thrilling showdown lights up the course and wraps up the tournament in spectacular style.
Hawks Nest Beachside Apartments has been named as the Major Naming Rights Sponsor for another year.
“Our sponsors help us deliver a professional and exciting tournament that benefits not only our club, but the wider region,” Emily said.
“They’re the reason we’re able to keep growing this event.
“Their involvement helps us not only run a great tournament but bring a real buzz to the town.
“It fills local accommodation, drives visitors into shops and cafes, and puts Hawks Nest on the map in such a positive way.”
All event information, including tournament registration and Gala Dinner bookings, is now available on the HNGC website.
Visit www.hawksnestgolfclub.com.au.
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