SHANX MINI GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Golf NSW is excited to partner with the Links Shellcove and Shanx Mini Golf to bring you the Shanx Mini Golf Championship, which will be held on Monday and Tuesday during the NSW Amateur Championship.
All you have to do is play a qualifying round on either Monday or Tuesday and submit it to Golf NSW prior to 3pm on Tuesday. If your score is in the top 8, you’ll advance to the Finals to be played on Tuesday night from 7pm. Entry is free and anyone can enter so bring along anyone who would like to join in (parents, partners, caddies etc). Complimentary drinks and food will be provided for all attendees during the Finals.
DIGITAL SCORECARD
Golf NSW will be utilising digital scorecards for the Championship. If you haven’t used the Golf Genius digital scorecard before, please ensure you download the Golf Genius App and read the instructions. Links are below.
You will receive a GGID (scoring code) each day prior to your round, which you will need to put into the Golf Genius App to complete your scorecard.
Official submission and certification of your digital scorecard must be done with Golf NSW staff in the designated scoring area.
You must login to the Golf Genius App with your daily GGID NOT your email address and password.
Instructions on how to use the Digital Scorecard
LOCAL RULES
Players will be able to access the Golf NSW Hardcard and local rules via a QR Code at registration. Local rules can also be found here.
PINS
Players will be able to access the pin sheets for Wollongong and Links Shellcove via a QR Code at registration. They can also be found at the following links:
ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Strokeplay
The first stage of the Championship, known as the NSW Medal (Men) and NSW Strokeplay (Women), will be stroke play over two rounds of 18 holes (36 holes), one round to be played at the Links Shellcove and one to be played at Wollongong Golf Club. The first round will be played on Monday 24 January and the second round on Tuesday 25 January. The field shall be divided between the Links Shellcove and Wollongong Golf Clubs on each of the first two days with players changing venues for the second round. The leading male player at the end of all stroke play rounds shall be the 2022 NSW Medallist, with the leading female player at the end of all stroke play rounds being awarded the 2022 NSW Strokeplay Championship.
Matchplay (for those who qualify)
The leading 32 male players and leading 16 female players (who have nominated to participate with their entry) will qualify for the match play stage of the Men’s and Women’s NSW Amateur Championship to be played at Links Shellcove from Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 January. In the event of a tie such that more than 16 female or 32 male players have qualified, those players tying for the last qualifying position or positions will compete over such holes as the Championship Committee determines in a sudden-death play-off. The men’s playoff will be at Links Shellcove on Tuesday 25 January immediately following the 2nd Round until 32 qualifiers have been determined. The women’s playoff will be at Wollongong Golf Club on Tuesday 25 January immediately following the 2nd Round until 16 qualifiers have been determined. Once the qualifiers have been determined, for the purposes of determining places in the Match Play Draw, the “General Numerical Draw” published by Golf Australia will be used (i.e. the lowest qualifier is No 1, the second-lowest No 2, and so on). For the purposes of determining places in the Match Play Draw, ties at the end of the qualifying rounds other than those qualifying for the last place will be decided by a blind draw. The Draw for the first day’s matches will be available online at www.golfnsw.org.au shortly after the qualifiers are determined. Results and subsequent draws will also be available online at www.golfnsw.org.au.
Men’s NSW Champion of Champions
The Men’s NSW Club Champion of Champions event is played in conjunction with the NSW Medal. The event will be 36 holes of stroke play. The first round will be played on Monday 24 January and the second round on Tuesday 25 January at Links Shellcove and Wollongong Golf Clubs. The leading eligible player(s) at the end of the completed stroke play rounds shall be the 2021 Men’s NSW Club Champion of Champions. In the event of a tie, joint winners will be declared.
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Strokeplay
Monday 24 January – Rd 1 at Links Shellcove and Wollongong Golf Clubs
Tuesday 25 January – Rd 2 at Links Shellcove and Wollongong Golf Clubs (venues reversed from Rd 1).
Matchplay (for those who qualify)
Wednesday 26 January
AM: Men’s Round One (18 holes) – 32 players
AM: Women’s Round One (18 holes) 16 players
PM: Men’s Round Two (18 holes) – 16 players
Thursday 27 January
AM: Men’s Quarter Finals (18 holes) – 8 players
AM: Women’s Quarter-Finals (18 holes) – 8 players
PM: Men’s Semi-Finals (18 holes) – 4 players
PM: Women’s Semi-Finals (18 holes) – 4 players
Friday 28 January
Men’s NSW Amateur Championship Final (36 holes) – 7.00 am
Women’s NSW Amateur Championship Final (36 holes) – 7.10 am
PRIZES & TROPHIES
Men’s NSW Amateur Championship
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Semi-Finalists
Women’s NSW Amateur Championship
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Semi-Finalists
NSW Medal
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Stroke Play Championship
Winner (Trophy)
Runner up
Silver Basket Trophy – Leading Qualifier for the NSW Women’s Amateur Championship
Runner Up
Leo Wray Bowl (Trophy) – 36 holes nett overall
Metropolitan Championship Cup (Trophy) – Winner
Country Championship Cup (Trophy) – Winner
Men’s NSW Club Champion of Champions
Winner (Trophy)
VENUE INFORMATION
The Links Shellcove
Golf Dr
Shellcove NSW 2529
Phone: (02) 4237 5955
Wollongong Golf Club
151-161 Corrimal St
Wollongong NSW 2500
Phone: (02) 4222 3111
FOOD & BEVERAGE OFFERINGS
The following arrangements are available at both clubs. Please utilise these offerings, where possible.
Breakfast and coffee will be available to purchase from 6am.
A lunch menu will be available during lunch hours.
Sandwiches will be available from the pro shop.
COVID INFORMATION
The following requirements will be in place during the Championship:
- All attendees must check in to the venue/s each day via the Service NSW QR Code
- All NSW Government guidance relating to COVID must be followed. For full information visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
- All attendees must:
- not attend should they be required to self-isolate; or
- not attend should they be required to get tested and self-isolate until they get a negative result (until they have received the negative result); or
- not attend if they have any symptoms and have been to a venue where monitoring is required, in accordance with the latest NSW Government information.
- Golf NSW has a zero-tolerance approach to anyone attending who is not abiding by the Public Health Order and will consider banning anyone not abiding by the regulations from all future Golf NSW events
- Social distancing - stay 1.5m away from others where possible.
- Face masks must be worn in all indoor areas at the Links Shellcove and Wollongong Golf Clubs.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice rounds will be available at limited times leading up to the Championship and must be booked with the respective Pro Shops:
Links Shellcove - (02) 4237 5955
Wollongong GC - (02) 4222 3114
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Practice facilities include the following:
- Links Shellcove - Practice facilities include a driving range and putting green.
- Wollongong - Practice facilities include two practice nets and a practice putting green.
COURSE BOOKS
Course books are provided for all players and the respective books will be available to pick up from each pro shop from Saturday 23 January. The cost of the course books has been included in the entry fee so no payment is required.
PULL BUGGIES
Both golf clubs have a very small number of pull buggies available, so there will likely be none available to hire. If you wish to use a pull buggy, we suggest you bring your own.
REGISTRATION
It is requested that all players register at the Golf NSW registration area at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tee time at the club at which they are drawn. All attendees will be required to complete venues COVID QR code registration each day. Following this, report to the starter at least 15 minutes prior to your tee time.
MOTORISED TRANSPORT
As per the conditions of entry, players may only use a motorised cart if a medical certificate is provided. This must be submitted to Golf NSW prior to the tournament. Bookings and payment for carts are the responsibility of the player and must be done through each club’s Pro Shop.
PACE OF PLAY
Pace of play guidelines will apply to the Championship. Guidelines will be strictly enforced, and penalties may apply for breaches of the guidelines.
PRESENTATION
There will be a presentation for all prizes in the Championship following play on Friday 28 January.
DRESS REGULATIONS
The dress regulations of the Links Shellcove and Wollongong Golf Clubs are available on their respective websites. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with these requirements and comply. Players who fail to meet the required dress regulations will not be permitted to commence their round.
WITHDRAWAL
If you are unable to participate, please notify Golf NSW immediately by emailing olivia.wilson@golfnsw.org.au. On presentation of a medical certificate, a full refund will be issued, less an administration fee.
CADDIES
While caddies are permitted for the Championship, Golf NSW recommends that caddies primarily carry the player’s bag with minimal contact with their player and other players. Exchanging of clubs should not occur and social distancing should be always be adhered to.
CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Committee for the 2022 NSW Amateur Championship will be Graeme Phillipson, Frank Gal, Chris Allen, Grant Harding, and Olivia Wilson.
CONDITIONS FOR GOLF NSW EVENTS
The Golf NSW Standard Conditions for State Events and Code of Conduct will apply in accordance with the Championship Terms of Competition. A copy of the Standard Conditions and Code of Conduct can be viewed at the following links:
Golf NSW Standard Conditions for State Events
Men's NSW Amateur - Terms of Competition
Women's NSW Amateur - Terms of Competition
CONTACT
If you have any queries, please contact:
Olivia Wilson
9505 9105 (Mon-Fri)
0448 006 146 (during event)