The stakes are high, and regional NSW is set for some electrifying golf as many of Australia’s best female professionals and elite amateur athletes get set to showcase their talent with dates and venues confirmed for the Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifying series this summer.
The six $50,000 lead-up events will attract female competitors from across Australasia with several internationals set to compete as well. All vying for one of three coveted spots in the 2025 Women’s NSW Open Championship that are up for grabs at each venue.
With the 2025 Women’s NSW Open heading to Wollongong Golf Club next March, the journey begins here for several hopefuls, and it could well end with one seeing their name inscribed on the Jan Stephenson Trophy. alongside several of the sport’s best-ever players.
The venues and dates for the six Regional Open Qualifying Tournaments are:
- Mollymook Golf Club, November 5 -7, 2024
- Wagga Wagga Country Club, November 20 – 22, 2024
- Narrabri Golf Club, 4 – 6 December 2024
- Dubbo Golf Club, 8 – 10 December 2024
- Bathurst Golf Club, 11 – 13 December 2024
- Duntryleague Golf Club, Orange, 15 – 17 December 2024
Spectators will enjoy free entry at each venue, and the chance to walk alongside and witness the sport’s emerging female stars up close.
Olivia Wilson, General Manager – Golf at Golf NSW, said the Regional Open Qualifying Series provides a fantastic platform for aspiring female professionals and elite amateurs to launch their 2024/25 summer golf campaign.
“These tournaments present a tremendous opportunity for rising stars to elevate their careers and secure their spot in one of the country’s premier championships,
“With substantial prizemoney and guaranteed entry into the Women’s NSW Open, the competition will be fierce as several players look to lock in their spot early and set the tone for a successful summer,” Ms Wilson said.
WPGA Tour of Australasia CEO Karen Lunn added the series of tournaments was a vital part of the Australian Women’s sports landscape and a fantastic opportunity for them to hopefully earn themselves a place on the lucrative Ladies’ European Tour.
“The Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifying series not only provides our WPGA Tour of Australasia players the chance to earn a spot in one of our biggest events but also some great opportunities to compete for prizemoney while making lifelong memories travelling to fantastic locations,” WPGA Tour of Australasia CEO Karen Lunn said.
“These additional playing opportunities, along with the prospect of a spot in a Ladies European Tour co-sanctioned event, are huge for our players, and we thank Golf NSW and the NSW Government for their ongoing support of women’s golf in Australia.”
Graeme Phillipson, Chief Operating Officer at Golf NSW, said the tournaments provide a welcome economic boost to the host venues and their surrounding communities.
“The Regional Open Series benefits not just the clubs but also the local economies. Players, along with their teams and fans, bring in business for accommodation providers, restaurants, and local attractions,” Mr Phillipson said.
The 2025 Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifier Series are proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
