Host Venue: Thurgoona Country Club Resort
Dates: 30 October -1 November 2026
Website:www.nswsenioropen.com.au
Prize Fund: Minimum AU$150,000
Field Size: 120 players
Should any of the above categories not reach capacity, the tournament committee at their ultimate discretion, may re-allocate positions to alternate categories.
Balance of entries exemption (i.e. unranked players) will be required to pre-qualify.
Practice
Bookings must be made in advance by contacting Thurgoona Country Club Resort Pro Shop (02) 6043 1902.
Monday and Tuesday are available, however, tees are reserved from 12 noon, depending on whether Pre-Q is required.
Tournament
The tournament shall be decided over three rounds (54 holes) stroke play. 120 players will play one round on each of the first two days, after which the leading 50 professionals plus ties for 50th place, including any amateurs on the same score or better after the second round, shall qualify to play the final round.
Playoff
In the event of a tie for first place, a ‘sudden death’ play-off will take place on a hole-by-hole playoff.
If a play-off involves more than two players, those other than the winner will
be deemed to have tied for second place regardless of their scores in the play-off. The playoff will be conducted over holes determined by the Tournament Committee.
Tournament Office
For enquiries prior to the event, please contact: info@golfnsw.org.au
Parking
Participating players will park in the club car park using their PGA Tour Accreditation for access.
Caddies/Carts
Caddies are not compulsory for the Championship, however, amateur players wishing to apply for the use of a cart must make an application for a medical exemption no less than 14 days prior to the tournament start date. This timeframe may be reviewed by the Championship Committee under exceptional circumstances.
For PGA Professionals, under PGA Regulation 9.4.13(b), only players over the age of 65 or with a certified medical condition may utilise a motorised golf cart. Applications for a medical exemption to use a cart will be reviewed and ultimately determined by the PGA Tour of Australasia Doctor.
Distance Measuring Devices
Distance measuring devices may be used during the Championship.
Locker Room
Participating players may use the Men’s Locker Room on the ground floor of the clubhouse.
Players and caddies are to follow the dress regulations of the host club.
Media and Publicity
Golf NSW, the PGA of Australia, and Thurgoona Country Club and Resort may undertake media promotions relating to the tournament, including but not limited to broadcast, print and social media. Players entered for the tournament assent to references and pictures of them participating being used for commercial purposes.
For all enquiries regarding the 2026 NSW Senior Open, please contact:
Tournament Contacts:
Olivia Wilson, General Manager – Golf
Phone: (02) 9505 9105
Mobile: 0448 006 146
Email: olivia.wilson@golfnsw.org.au
Kass Rogan, Digital & Media Officer
Phone: (02) 9505 9105
Mobile: 0435 062 049
Email: kass.rogan@golfnsw.org.au
Thurgoona Country Club Resort
Phone: +61 2 6043 1411
Email: golf@thurgoonaresort.com.au
International Country Code for Australia: +61 [e.g. (02) 9505 9105 = +61 2 9505 9105]
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