Teams Edition | Smash Factor Wollongong
Golf NSW is proud to present the inaugural NSW Women’s Virtual Open – Teams Edition, to be held on Monday evening, 23 February 2026, at Smash Factor Wollongong, the state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator venue at Wollongong.
Staged on the Monday preceding the Ford Women’s NSW Open, this innovative event brings together elite female professionals from Australia and around the world in a fast-paced, high-performance virtual competition.
Event Overview
- Date: Monday, 23 February 2026
- Time: Evening event
- Venue: Smash Factor Wollongong, Wollongong Golf Club
- Field: 12 teams (24 competitors)
- Format: 18-hole 4BBB (Two-person teams)
- Prize Pool: $5,000 cash prize to the winning team
Ford Women’s NSW Open Qualification
The leading individual player not otherwise exempt will earn a coveted spot in the Ford Women’s NSW Open.
- In the event of a tie, a sudden-death playoff will determine the qualifier.
- Individual scores will be tracked alongside team scoring for qualification purposes.
- Additional players seeking qualification may attempt to do so prior to the teams event.
Teams Competing
Golf NSW has invited an elite and internationally diverse field, ensuring both prestige and competitiveness:
- NSW: Kelsey Bennett & Sarah Kemp
- QLD: Justice Boscio & Hannah Reeves
- SA: Caitlin Peirce & Kristalle Blum
- WA: Kirsten Rudgeley & Maddison Hinson-Tolkchard
- United Kingdom: Cara Gainer & Alice Hewson
- Korea: Laura Eum & Chaeree Lim
- Thailand: Trichat Cheenglab & Sasikarn Somboonsup
- New Zealand: Momoka Kobori & Amelia Garvey
- Sweden: Kajsa Arwefjall & Lisa Petterson
- Steph Bunque & Hannah Gregg
Team scores will determine the $5,000 cash prize winner, while individual performances remain critical for Ford Women’s NSW Open qualification.
Format
- 18 holes played in a 4BBB (Four Ball Better Ball) format
- Fast-paced simulator golf designed for intensity and entertainment
- Live scoring throughout the event
Leaderboards
Venue & Atmosphere
Smash Factor Wollongong delivers a premium indoor golf experience, combining cutting-edge simulator technology with a relaxed, modern atmosphere—perfect for elite competition and stakeholder engagement.
Food & Beverage
- Light catering available throughout the day
- Coffee and snacks
- Lunch service
- Drinks and refreshments provided for players, officials, and guests.
Spectator & Guest Experience
- Live leaderboards displayed on screens
- Highlights captured and compiled for future Golf NSW promotional and advertising use
- Close-up access to elite players in a unique indoor setting
Key Stakeholder Invitations
- Destination NSW
- Destination Wollongong
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Ford
- Golf NSW Representatives
Their involvement underscores the event’s role in innovation, tourism promotion, and the continued growth of women’s golf in NSW.
Event Highlights
- Limited, elite field ensures prestige and credibility
- Fast-paced team format keeps players and spectators engaged
- Enhanced hospitality elevates the player and guest experience
- Strong stakeholder involvement strengthens community and promotional impact
Get Involved
The NSW Women’s Virtual Open offers a unique opportunity to experience high-performance golf in a modern, dynamic format—whether you’re competing, spectating, or supporting the future of women’s golf.
Good luck to all competitors.
Contact
Golf NSW
Olivia Wilson
General Manager – Golf
E: olivia.wilson@golfnsw.org.au
