To make it happen
Golf in the area is rich, producing experiences and having some of the most scenic views in the greater Illawarra. With a rich history of community engagement and sporting excellence, we look forward to organizing exciting events with your help, of course!
**How You Can Get Involved:**
✅ **Memorabilia & History** – Do you have old photos, Super 8 footage, or videos of the club or golf courses inharbour over the years? We are collecting memorabilia to showcase the evolution of golf in our area.
✅ **Marketing & Web Design** – We want to create a dedicated website and promotional materials. If you have experience in graphic design, content writing, or web development, we’d love your input!
✅ **Sponsorship & Event Management** – We’re looking for members who can help secure sponsorships, organize events, and manage logistics. If you have experience in corporate sponsorship, fundraising, or event planning, please get in touch.
✅ **Research & Club History** – We’re compiling a history of golf in Shellharbour, including a possible book. If you know any valuable information, we’d love to hear from you!
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The Main Golfing Events
Our celebrations will include-
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Week 1 – Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1st of November
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​TBA​
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Week 2 – Saturday 7th November
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TBA
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Week 3 – Saturday 14th November
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Saturday- Add Comp​​
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Sunday- Add Comp
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Monday to Thursday
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Challange yourself at the Range with a competition to be xxx​
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Side events include longest drive comps, chipping contests, etc.
Extra Side Event Ideas
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"Decades Day" – Dress and play like your favourite golf era (70s, 80s, etc.)
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Closest to the Pin Challenge – held on multiple days or during breaks.
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Kids/Family Day – Putting contest, mini-clinic, sausage sizzle.
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Women’s Day Feature Event – Encourage inclusive participation.
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Night Golf Challenge – 6 holes, LED balls and glow targets.
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Golf Ball Hunt for Kids – Tie into your own hunting tradition!
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Golf History Display – Photos, memorabilia, interviews.
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Driving Range Comp- Chipping/120m Challange through the app
The Overall Winners
One the morning of Saturday the 21st of November, the winners, or those who have gained the most points over the events point scoring system (numbers to be confirmed) will be lucky enough to play in the final event being the TEXAS SCRAMBLE EVENT with a Professional Golfer (Yet to be confirmed).
Gala Dinner (21st November, 2026)
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Informal "Dress up as your fav golfer)
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Awards for event winners and Champion.
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Historical retrospective – celebrating 50 years of The Links.
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Live entertainment, speeches, special guests.
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MC’d by ??- who can it be?????? Do you know some one locally who can host such a "fine" event
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Sponsor presence and prize giveaways.