Nelson Bay golfer Lachlan Pearson has won a bronze medal in the Level 5 Division 2 category at the Special Olympics Australia National Games in Melbourne. The 18-year-old represented Team NSW at Sandy Golf Links, finishing third in the 18-hole gross division. Pearson, a 12.9 marker at Nelson Bay Golf Club, also won an international gold medal earlier this year at the Macau Golf Masters. The National Games served as a qualifying event for the 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Santiago, Chile.
Oliver Tata recorded the lowest score in a Dawnbusters golf morning at Carpentaria Golf Club in Weipa on 25 October. His handicap dropped from 29 to 6 after the round. Jennifer Sands finished second with a personal best score of 52 and also won the women's longest drive. Eddie Tiemens took the men's longest drive. Jordan Hohns and Alex Beverley joined as new members. The next Dawnbusters round, on the front nine, is set for 1 November, with tee-off around 6:45 am.
The Central Cape Suns will hold their annual general meeting at the Carpentaria Golf Club on 28 October, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. The club is seeking volunteers for its 2027 junior rugby league season, which follows two strong seasons. In golf, Aaron May won a 12 Wackers round at the Carpentaria Golf Club on 21 October, with Steve Head taking runner-up honours. Paul Sperring won the Stableford event at Walker Bay on 24 October with 37 points, his second straight weekly win.
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Geelong golfer Robert Palermo will play 72 holes on 9 November in The Longest Day, a Cancer Council challenge to raise money for cancer prevention and support. He is taking part in memory of his father, Vince, who died of cancer in 2022 three months after being diagnosed. Palermo's son is joining the team this year. He had raised more than $2000 as of 20 October. Cancer Council Victoria says one in two Victorians is expected to be diagnosed with cancer by age 85.
Lucy Stokes has been nominated for NSW Touch Football Administrator of the Year. Euen Kerr will captain the Murrumbidgee under-16 cricket team at the Riverina Zone Carnival in Wagga. Local cricket teams South Hay Colts and Riverina Rattlers won their opening matches. Martin Jackson won the men’s golf Stableford event, while Hay junior tennis players performed well in Wagga tournaments.
Canungra Area Golf Club has published results from its late August and September competitions. Nick Johnston was named club champion in the men's graded championship, while Paulette Legge took the ladies' title. Bob Flitton won the aggregate nett prize in the men's section, and Liz Bobermien took the ladies' aggregate nett. The club has also announced a three-person ambrose on October 10, 2026, with all proceeds going to Community Cancer Care Canungra.
Mackay indoor golfers are supporting Cancer Council Queensland through X-Golf for Good, a national fundraising campaign running across October and November 2026. X-Golf Mackay chose the charity as its partner. Players can compete in indoor golf challenges, including a team scramble from 26 to 30 October and a Community Night on 29 October. Residents can also donate through a QR code at the venue, or buy chips that send $2 per serving to the campaign. A national silent auction runs during the final two weeks.
The City of Wanneroo has awarded the construction contract for a major redevelopment of the Marangaroo Public Golf Course to Hoskins Contracting Pty Ltd. The project will add a two-level, 44-bay undercover driving range with new technology, a simulator and tuition room. A new pro shop, changerooms, expanded hospitality areas and more parking are also planned. Initial site works have started, and construction is scheduled for completion in late 2027. Mayor Linda Aitken said the upgrade aims to serve golfers of all ages and abilities.
Luke Christie won the morning's prize at the Carpentaria Golf Club on 18 October, returning a 47 gross and 14 nett score. Mick Cerneka and Scott Triffit both shot 43, while Steven Milzowski recorded the day's lowest score of 41. After handicaps were applied, Owen Wapshott took second place with a 48 gross and 15 nett. The Dawnbusters group will play the front nine on 25 October, with tee-off around 6:30 am.
The Hay Amateur Swimming Club will launch its 2026/27 season with a Pointscore and Come and Try night. The event starts at 6pm on Tuesday, October 20, at the John Houston Memorial Pool. Golf and tennis results are also featured in this local sports wrap.
Maleny Golf Club has won the 2026 Queensland Golf Industry Award for Most Outstanding Regional Club. The club celebrated its new $1.77 million clubhouse, with members contributing to half the cost. President Matt Caffery praised the dedication of past and present members. The award highlights the club's role in strengthening community connections through sport. General Manager Doug Evans noted the club's resilience during the COVID pandemic and its commitment to providing a welcoming experience.
The European Tour has told players considering the new LIV Golf version that they cannot remain tour members if they join. Chief executive Guy Kinnings said players need to make a choice. Previously, LIV players could keep European membership by paying fines. Players have until October 25 to decide whether to stay with LIV, which is seeking to move out of bankruptcy. Players must be European Tour members to compete in the Ryder Cup next September.
Jim Lucas took first place in a golf event at the Carpentaria Golf Club on 11 October, scoring 47 gross and 16 nett. Bernie Salam finished second on a countback with 61 gross and 17 nett, one shot behind the winner. Luke Marston and Lily Pembar won the men's and women's longest drive prizes. Nisa Hoffman regained the Hoffmans title after eight weeks. The Dawnbusters Championships take on the back nine on 18 October, with tee-off expected around 7 am.
Paiwan Lui won the Wednesday competition at Carpentaria Golf Club on 7 October, carding 40 for a nett score of 29.5. Mick Foy was runner-up with a nett 33. Weipa Social Netball Club will host a Boot Scootin' Bingo night at The Alby on 23 October, starting at 5:30 pm, to raise funds. On 17 October, Weipa Dirt Karts will hold its Enduro 2026 event from 4 pm, with free entry and a canteen open from the start.
Champion golfer Graham Marsh has returned to Kalgoorlie, his birthplace, for the WA PGA Championship. Marsh designed the Kalgoorlie Golf Course, which opened in 2010 at a cost of $18.5 million. He says the course is the first of its kind in Australia, with a desert setting and recycled water. The course has faced criticism over the cost to ratepayers and ongoing water shortages. The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has committed to sponsoring the tournament until 2031.
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Tony Romo was disqualified from a Korn Ferry pre-qualifier tournament in Oklahoma on October 2, after signing an incorrect scorecard. The former NFL quarterback had hoped his final round would take him to the next stage of qualification for the Korn Ferry Tour. Golf.com reports that Romo signed for a four on the 16th and 17th holes, although a member of his group and a referee saw him three-putt for five on each. A PGA Tour official said Romo took responsibility for the wrong card.
Torquay College will host its first Community Cup golf event on 23 October to strengthen ties with the local community. The event at RACV Torquay golf course will feature teams and individual players, with sponsorship opportunities for businesses. Entry costs $80 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, a closing ceremony, and refreshments. The college aims to foster connections with families, businesses, and community organisations.
Former world number one Jon Rahm is leaving LIV Golf, calling its proposed terms unacceptable. Rahm's decision comes as the circuit seeks to emerge from bankruptcy. Other golfers have also asked a US bankruptcy judge to help end their contracts and negotiate with other organisers. LIV Golf has already agreed to terminate Sergio Garcia's contract. Rahm, one of LIV's high-profile recruits, has won three consecutive individual titles since joining in 2023. The circuit recently secured up to $US300 million in funding to strengthen its financial position.
Jon Rahm is leaving LIV Golf after rejecting the league's restructuring offer. The two-time major champion, who joined LIV in 2023, won four tournaments and finished in the top five 16 times. His departure is a significant loss for LIV, which is restructuring after losing Saudi funding. Rahm's next move is uncertain, as the PGA Tour has not committed to accepting former LIV players.
