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2023 SGA Championships – Gold Coast, Qld
The 2023 SGA Championships
Gold Coast, Queensland - August 27- Sept 1, 2023
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Tee it up on the country’s top golf courses and battle for over $30,000 in prizes, in SGA’s annual flagship event, the 2023 SGA Championships.
Regarded as a must-play event on most clubs’ Social Golf calendars, the SGA Championships sees golfers and social clubs from across Australia converge upon the Gold Coast for a week of spectacular golf, energetic competition and, most importantly, a ton of fun.
WORLD-CLASS COURSES
You'll tee it up at the magnificent RACV Royal Pines, Sanctuary Cove (The Palms course), The Glades and Palmer Gold Coast courses. PLUS, there are optional bonus rounds at Lakelands and Brookwater GC if you want even MORE golf!
TOP-QUALITY ACCOMMODATION
For the 2023 tournament, we have once again chosen the Mantra Legends Hotel as our home base for the event, with entrants getting an SGA-established price for the week.
OVER $30K IN PRIZES!
Our 2023 event will again feature great prizes totalling over $30,000, including Srixon and Garmin golf products, vouchers from The Card Network and Drummond Golf, and SGA Shiraz from Heathcote Winery. We also are offering vouchers for discount entry in the 2024 SGA Championships.
RAFFLE: WIN FREE ENTRY INTO A FUTURE SGA TOURNAMENT ($2400 VALUE)
At the 2023 SGA Championships, all entrants receive a ticket in the prize draw to win free entry to one of our events (including airfares) valued at over $2400.
2023 SGA Championships Itinerary
ARRIVAL
Arrival on The Gold Coast
Upon arrival at the glittering Gold Coast, you'll transfer to your home base for the week, the Mantra Legends Hotel. Featuring 4-star rooms, the hotel is right in the heart of the action, and provides everything you need for a fun and relaxing stay.
OPTIONAL WARM-UP ROUND - SUNDAY
Lakelands Golf Course
Today features an optional (and fun) Team Ambrose Golf Day, where you can warm-up for the week in a jovial and relaxing atmosphere. The wonderful Lakelands Golf Course has forged a deserved reputation as one of Australia's very best golf courses, and was the first signature designed course in Australia by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. Lakelands is often described as a thinking player's course with a unique Nicklaus flavour to the design.
(Note: MAXIMUM of 72 spots available for the Ambrose Warm-up Day)
SUNDAY EVENING
WELCOME DINNER
Your tournament week begins with a fully-catered Welcome Party at The Mantra. Meet your fellow golfers, say G'day to the SGA Staff and Hosts, and enjoy tasty food and beverages. The evening also includes the awarding of last year's winners' Championship Shirts, as well as any Milestone awards for long-term players.
ROUND 1. MONDAY
RACV Royal Pines Resort
Your Gold Coast Golf Week begins at a RACV Royal Pines Resort, which has been recognised as a premier golf destination for over a decade. With undulating terrain, magnificent greens and tight fairways that demand respect, RACV Royal Pines is a great golf experience for players of all standards. With 27 Championship holes of golf, the facility features three distinct course combinations and three unique golfing experiences.
ROUND 2. TUESDAY
Sanctuary Cove - The Palms
The Palms Golf Course is considered a championship course rivalling some of the best golf courses in Australia, now ranked in Australian Golf Digest's Top 50 golf courses. It is a return to the traditions of the game, with distinctive holes, deep greenside bunkers and boldly contoured greens requiring creative shot making. The Palms is designed to challenge players of all abilities. In the Australian Golf Digest's Top 100 Australian Golf Course rankings.
REST DAY - OPTIONAL GOLF. WEDNESDAY
Brookwater Golf and Country Club
You can choose to take this day for a well-earned rest, OR tee it up on one of Australia's best courses!
Designed by Greg Norman, Brookwater Golf and Country Club has been voted as Queensland’s number one golf course. The course features undulating greens, natural water features, and long, narrow fairways. The strategic design makes it the perfect environment for golfers of any skill level to enjoy a day of premium golf. Brookwater Golf & Country Club is undeniably the most spectacular golf facility in Queensland set to challenge and delight all golf enthusiasts.
(Note: MAXIMUM of 16 spots available for the Rest Day Round)
ROUND 3. THURSDAY
The Glades
Today, you'll tee it up on The Glades, regarded by many as the finest golf course on the Gold Coast. Designed by Greg Norman, the 6420m Championship layout opened in 1999 and rapidly developed a reputation as the best golf course on the Gold Coast. The facility features superb playing surfaces with unique “Creeping bent grass” greens that ensure a superior putting surface all year round. The Glades is on 65 hectares of land with a total of 98 bunkers. Norman not only had a vision to create a challenging golf course on the Gold Coast, but he also retained 9 hectares of wetland area to create a natural wildlife sanctuary within the course.
The day also features our fun (and optional) Round 3 Fancy Dress Day, where you can "Go Bold" with your day's attire!
ROUND 4, FRIDAY
Palmer Gold Coast (Robina Woods)
Your golf week finishes at Palmer Gold Coast (Robina Woods). Carved out of 65 hectares of native woodlands, with fairways lined by towering gum trees, Palmer Gold Coast has rapidly developed a reputation as one of Queensland’s best-loved resort courses. Consistently ranked in the top 30 resort courses in the country, Palmer Gold Coast is a 6078 meter, 18-hole, Par 71 championship golf course designed by the Marsh / Watson team. A natural water-course featuring lakes, ponds, creeks and native wildlife completes a rare golf course environment.
FRIDAY Evening
Awards Dinner and Presentation
Friday evening, you'll enjoy a massive night, as we wrap-up the week at the Presentation Ceremony and Closing Dinner. Share your week's memories with your old (and new) golfing mates as you enjoy a full sit-down dinner, complete with Beer/Wine/Drinks, live music and the all-important Awards, where we crown the 2023 Individual and Team champions. Our 2023 event will again feature great prizes totalling over $30,000, including Srixon and Garmin golf products, vouchers from The Card Network and Drummond Golf, and SGA Shiraz from Heathcote Winery. The evening also includes our highly-anticipated prize draw, where one player will win free entry to one of our events (including airfares) valued at over $2400.
Your SGA Hosts for this trip
SGA TEAM
YOUR HOSTS
As this tournament is our flagship event of the year, the entire SGA team will be there to host the week. From registration to organising your transfers, to managing each day's events, to simply answering any questions you have throughout the week, each team member is dedicated to ensuring that your trip is fun, memorable and hassle-free.
2023 SGA Championships Airport Transfer partner
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Gold Coast Direct Charters
Gold Coast Direct Charters are SGA's preferred Gold Coast on-ground logistics partner for our annual SGA Championships. GCDC Owner Julie Ridler has always provided ultra-reliable, friendly, affordable and efficent service for the thousands of SGA competitors over the years. SGA highly recommends Julie and her team for any group transfer needs.
- Contact Julie Ridler (Gold Coast Direct Charters) – 0420 942 204 or sales@gcdirectcharters.com.au
2023 SGA Championships Itinerary
| Day | Date | Tee Time | Transfer Times | Event | Venue |
| Sunday | Aug 27 | 12:30pm (Shotgun) | 11:15am & 5:45pm | Optional 4-Ball Ambrose | Lakelands GC
Welcome Dinner from 7:15-9:15pm. |
| Monday | Aug 28 | 12:00pm (Shotgun) | 10:30am & 6:00pm | Round One | RACV Royal Pines |
| Tuesday | Aug 29 | 12:00pm (Shotgun) | 10:15am & 6:00pm | Round Two | Sanctuary Cove – The Palms |
| Wednesday | Aug 30 | 11:00am | 9:00am & 4:30pm | Rest Day – Optional Golf | Brookwater |
| Thursday | Aug 31 | 7:30am (Shotgun) | 6:30am & 2:00pm | Round Three | The Glades |
| Friday | Sep 1 | 8:00am (Shotgun) | 6:30am & 2:00pm | Round Four | Palmer Gold Coast
Plus Closing Dinner from 7:00pm |
2023 SGA Championships Package (Golf)
Tournament Package Includes:
$1149 ($1249 after May 30) per person
- Championship rounds at RACV Royal Pines, Sanctuary Cove - The Palms, The Glades and Palmer Gold Coast
- Motorised carts at all courses
- Meal at each course
- A chance to win in over $30,000 in trophies and prizes
- Entry into the major prize draw - valued at $2500
- Welcome reception buffet including beverages
- Gala presentation dinner - including beverages & entertainment
- Branded tournament polo shirt and cap
- Welcome gift pack and tournament program
- Tournament organization and daily leaderboards
- Daily registration and check-in at courses
- On-site support from SGA staff
- One helluva good time
Tournament Options/Extras
Optional Extras per person
- Golf Course Transfers & Golf Club Valet Service: $110
- Ambrose Day / Warm-Up Round- Includes Cart: $95
- Rest Day / Optional Round (Brookwater) Includes Cart: $135
- Non Golfing Partner - Welcome Party: $95
- Non Golfing Partner - Presentation Dinner: $135
- Minor Sponsorship: $100
2023 SGA Championships Accommodation
Event entry is structured so that the golf event package is separate from the accommodation booking. This allows entrants flexibility and choice...you can choose the accommodation option that suits you.
Mantra Group - Hotels and Apartments
The SGA Championships features the Mantra Legends Hotel as our home base for the week. The hotel, featuring 4-star rooms, is right in the heart of the action, and provides everything you need for a fun and relaxing stay.
Golfers can choose to make their own accommodation arrangements for the event, however, staying at The Mantra will be a significant advantage for a range of reasons:
- Transfers to and from the golf courses will all be from The Mantra.
- The prices offered by Mantra is great value and discounted on peak rates.
- Most of our event participants will be at the property, so it will be far more social for our golfers.
Accommodation (Mantra Legends)
$450-$900 Per person per week (6 nights)
- Single or Twin-Share Hotel Rooms (4 Star)
- Minimum six nights stay for tournament nights.
- Additional nights can be added before or after the event.
- Each room can be either a queen bed or two singles.
- PACKAGE PRICES (PER WEEK)
- --- $450 per person, Twin Share, 6 nights - Sun - Fri
- --- $900 per person, Single Room, 6 nights - Sun - Fri
- EXTRA NIGHTS (Per Person, Per night)
- --- $75 Twin Share Room pp/pn
- --- $150 Single Room pp/pn
DON'T DELAY. BOOK TODAY
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Save $100 if you book before May 30, 2023
SGA Championship Testimonials
2023 SGA Championship Sponsors
Contact us about the 2023 SGA Championships
Call or e-mail one of our team members or fill out the form below.
Mick David
General Manager
0402 488 253
mick@sgatour.com.au
mick@sgatour.com.au
Dean Miller
Major Events
0416 208 281
dean@sgatour.com.au
dean@sgatour.com.au
Matthew Pitt
SGA Founder
0425 742 501
matt@sgatour.com.au
matt@sgatour.com.au
