Events

Events

The Newcastle District Golf Association organises and supports many events each year. These include District Association matches, Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Championships, Senior and Junior Pennants, District Championships, and an Association Day Event. See below for details.

Current Year Program

Newcastle District Golf Association - Program for 2024
To View or Download a copy of the full Program for 2024, please click on the link        NDGA Program for 2024 - Ver 20240315

NDGA Order Of Merit

An NDGA Order of Merit Competition was introduced during 2016. The competition was based solely on points awarded for performances at various Club Open Major Events and NDGA events between February and November .

The main objectives of this competition are: 1) to promote Golf in the District, particularly participation of elite golfers in Club Open Major Events; 2) to recognize outstanding performances within the District in these events; 3) to use the results to assist with selection for NDGA representative teams.

NDGA District Championships

The NDGA District Championships are contested annually and are considered the most prestigious event on our calendar
Many Formats have been used over the years but we are currently conducting this event over 18 holes.

Introduced in 2018 this event gives the B & C graders the opportunity to participate in a District wide Championship event.

Pennants

Formerly known as Senior Pennants or just Pennants.
A very popular event
The NDGA Junior Pennant series

Oc Colley Cup

Oc Colley Cup - B Grade
Prestigious event for B Graders
Now played in Stableford format
Oc Colley Cup - C Grade
Prestigious event for C Graders
Now played in Stableford format

Representative Events

Regional Championships - Zone 2
Annual event contested between teams of 21 players from the 4 Districts contained in Zone 2, namely Central Coast DGA, Newcastle DGA, Hunter River DGA and Lower North Coast DGA.
NSW Country Championships
Annual event played in conjunction with the inter-District Teams event.
Play for the Les Evitt Shield
Newcastle DGA vs Central Coast DGA
Play for the Arthur Mollett Cup
Newcastle DGA vs Hunter River DGA
Play for the P.R. West Shield
Junior 4 Way
Play for the Col Johnston Shield

Senior Events

Belmont Senior's 
Lake Macquarie Seniors
Horizon's Seniors 
Newcastle  Senior's 

Junior Events

The NDGA Junior Pennant series is constantly under review. In 2016 we implemented a new format - with 18 hole handicap matchplay, modified scoring system and teams selected in a handicap sequence.

Major Club Events

Lake Macquarie Cup
Karuah Cup and Shield
Charlestown Cup
Waratah Cup
Tanilba Bay Cup
Muree Cup
Karuah Men's Open
The Karuah Open has been played for over thirty years, since the club was formed in 1983.
In more recent times it has become the club's Seafood Day, where players can enjoy local prawns, oysters and fish after their round.

The Event is an 18 Hole Stroke in 3 Divisions. 0 - 12, 13 - 21 and 22 - 36. Field is limited to 72 players.

In 2015 the Open was moved to a Sunday with a shotgun start, which creates a lot more atmosphere, and a chance to have a playoff if there is a tie for the title. 

In addition to it being a separate event, the Karuah Open is now also part of the Short Courses Championship. This inaugural competition is played at nine nine hole courses which include courses in the Hunter, Lower North Coast and Newcastle District Golf Associations. A player's best four rounds count towards a total to win a scratch and a net championship, over nine courses Open events.
Toronto Bowl
Hawks Nest Cup
Newcastle Autumn Record
Queen's Birthday Bowl - Merewether
Pacific Dunes Cup
Merewether Cup
W.E. Alexander Open - Waratah
Steelworks Cup
Toronto Cup
Newcastle Cup
Viney Creek Cup

NDGA Masters

Played annually.
Play by invitation only to those persons that have made a significant contribution to golf and its administration.

Other Events

District Mixed Foursomes Championships
Another major event held during the year is the District Mixed Foursomes Championship which is organised by the Newcastle-Hunter District Ladies Golf Association Inc. This event is fully supported by the Newcastle District Golf Association who provides sponsorship towards the event.
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