Golf Australia has announced the winners of its inaugural National Awards of Excellence, recognising the clubs, venues, partners and individuals that have set new benchmarks for innovation, participation, growth and leadership in the game.  

“The inaugural Golf Australia National Awards of Excellence are more than a celebration of achievement. They are a glimpse into the future of our sport, Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said. “Each winner this year demonstrates how golf can evolve, diversify and thrive while staying rooted in the community. Together, they form a blueprint for how golf across the country is growing stronger, more inclusive, and more relevant.” 

Mandurah Country Club in Western Australia (pictured) and Mollymook Golf Club in New South Wales took out major awards with the metropolitan and regional based clubs rewarded for the presentation and delivery of their outstanding courses.

The Pat Golf Club (formerly West Beach Parks/Adelaide Shores) in Adelaide won the Most Outstanding Environment Initiative Award, while ASTMA Bronze Partner Greenway Turf Solutions (GTS) was named Golf Supplier of the Year. The award goes alongside a similar one GTS collected at last year’s Queensland Golf Industry Awards.

“We’re proud to be recognised at the Golf Australia National Awards of Excellence for our commitment to supporting the golf industry with reliable products, expert advice and ongoing education,” says GTS director Chris Chapman. “This achievement reflects our entire team’s dedication to helping clubs and superintendents maintain their courses to the highest standard. Thank you to our customers and partners for your trust – we couldn’t have done it without you. Congratulations to all participants. We’re honoured to be named Golf Supplier of the Year!”

Full List of 2025 Golf Australia National Awards of Excellence Winners: 
Mandurah Country Club (WA) – Most Outstanding Club, Facility or Place to Play (Metropolitan) 
Mollymook Golf Club (NSW) – Most Outstanding Club, Facility or Place to Play (Regional) 
X-Golf Palmerston (NT) – Most Outstanding Club, Facility or Place to Play (Off-course) 
The Pat GC (SA) – Most Outstanding Environmental Initiative 
Glenelg Golf Club (SA) – MyGolf powered by Ripper GC Venue of the Year 
Barwon Valley Golf Club (VIC) – Get Into Golf Venue of the Year 
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club (QLD) – Women & Girls in Golf Award 
Maroondah City Council (VIC) – Local Government Recognition Award 
Esther Rika (NT) – Volunteer of the Year 
Greenway Turf Solutions (National) – Golf Supplier of the Year

The winners will be further recognised at the Men’s Australian Open on Thursday 4 December, where Golf Australia will showcase their stories to inspire the next wave of leadership and innovation.