Qualifying Round Dates: Multiple dates & venues between 1 September 2025 and 30 January 2026. Qualifying Rounds Format: 18-Hole 4BBB Stableford (men's, women's & mixed sections) Eligibility: Males with a handicap below 36.0 and females with a handicap below 45.4 Entry Fee: Determined by each club State Final Date: Thursday 19 - Friday 20 February 2026 Venue: Rossdale & Spring Valley Golf Clubs Entry Fee: $300 per pair incl. GST Format: 36-Holes 4BBB Stableford Inclusions: Light lunch, green fees and prizes Field Size: 108 players (54 pairs) - minimum of three pairs from each qualifying venue

2026 Terms of Competition

If you have any queries please feel free to contact Caitlan Haggis at caitlan.haggis@golf.com.au.

Qualifying Venues

• Lakes Entrance | Wednesday 8 October | lakesentrancegolf.com

• Hamilton | Sunday 19 October | hamiltongolfclub.com.au

• Trentham | Wednesday 22 October | trenthamgolf.com.au

• Ballarat | Sunday 2 November | ballaratgolfclub.com.au

• Rossdale | Monday 17 November | rossdalegolf.com.au

• Benalla | Sunday 23 November | benallagolfclub.com.au

• The Dunes | Tuesday 25 November | thedunes.com.au

• Eastern | Monday 1 December | easterngolfclub.com.au

• Latrobe | Monday 8 December | latrobegolf.com.au

• Colac | Friday 12 December | colacgolfclub.com.au

• Spring Valley | Friday 9 January | springvalleygolf.com.au

• Moonah Links* | Saturday 17 January | moonahlinks.com.au

• Leongatha | Sunday 18 January | leongathagolf.com.au

Entries and event info coming soon for the following events:

• Hill Top Country Club | Sunday 18 January | hilltopgolfclub.com

• Lonsdale Links | TBC | lonsdalelinks.com.au

• Keysborough* | TBC | keysboroughgolf.com.au

• Wangaratta | TBC | wangarattagolf.org.au

• State Final | Thursday 19 - Friday 20 February

* denotes only open to host club members

Where do I enter each event? Some events use Golf Australia's website to enter however most will take bookings directly to the club. Look for the 'EVENT DETAILS' in each qualifying venues event page to see whether GA or the club take entries.

What is the cost of the qualifying venues? Each qualifying venue entry fee and prize allocation is determined by the host club.

Can I play at more than one venue? You may enter multiple venues.

When will I receive the draw? A full draw with starting holes and player information will be distributed via the hosting club approx. one week prior to the event. The draw will also be available on the event golfbox page.

Is there a handicap limit for the State Final? The maximum Golf Australia Handicap is 45.4 for women and 36.0 for men.

What is included at the State Final? 36 holes golf, lunch and a chance at $1500 worth of prizes.

Can I use a golf cart? State Final: Golf carts will only be available to those who hold a medical certificate or are at least 75 years of age.

Qualifying venues: Golf carts are allocated based on each individual club’s policy.

Can I change partners before an the State Final? Yes however only one substitution can occur and they must meet the eligibility criteria for the event.

Can I play another event if I have already qualified for the State Final? Yes, you can however you will not be able to qualify again.

State Final How much does the State Final cost? $150 per player which includes 2 rounds of 18-holes golf, lunch each day and a wide array of prizes.

How many pairs qualify for the State Final? A minimum of three pairs from each qualifying venue will qualify.

When and where is the State Final? Round one (Thursday 19 February) will be hosted at Rossdale Golf Club. Round two (Friday 20 February) will be hosted by Spring Valley Golf Club.

If I qualify for the State Final and my partner cannot play, can I play with a different partner? Yes however only one substitution can occur and they must meet the eligibility criteria for the event.

What happens if my handicap changes from the qualifying time to the time of the state final? Daily handicaps are calculated on the first day of the State Final. Your most up to date handicap will be used.