HAWKS Nest Golf Club (HNGC) has done it again, reclaiming the prestigious Tournament of the Year title at the 2025 NSW Golf Industry Awards for the Hawks Nest Beachside Pro Am.
The event first won the award in 2023, backed it up as a finalist in 2024, and has now returned to the top with another national win.
HNGC Marketing and Events Manager Emily McCormack said the recognition speaks to the dedication behind the event’s growth.
“It means a lot to everyone involved,” she said.
“To win in 2023, come so close again in 2024, and then take the title again for 2025 is a real testament to what this event has become for our community.”
The Beachside Pro Am attracts more than 280 amateur golfers alongside a strong field of Australia’s top PGA professionals each year.
While the competition is a major drawcard, Emily says the atmosphere is what brings people back.
“From the moment players arrive to the moment they leave, there’s a feeling around this event that you don’t forget,” she said.
The win also shines a light on the team effort behind the scenes.
“Our volunteers are incredible. Their time, energy and commitment are a huge part of why this tournament runs so smoothly every year,” Emily said.
“The greens crew continue to present a course that players describe as one of the best prepared surfaces they encounter.
“The pro shop team, events staff, administration, bar staff and kitchen crew all contribute to delivering an event the whole club can be proud of.
“This award belongs to everyone involved and reflects the spirit of a proud regional community.”
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