At least 200 golfers from across NSW and southern Queensland converged on Trundle in the state's Central West on the weekend for the NSW 2024 Sand Greens Tournament.
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The event, which is staged annually as part of Golf NSW's competition program, is always hotly contested and is particularly popular with players from regional communities.
Trundle, with a population of less than 400 people, is one of the smallest towns with a full 18 hole course in the state.
Green keeper Mick Skinner, ably assisted by volunteer greenkeepers Dave Morrison and Col Quade, had the course in tip top shape.
Rains over the summer have filled all the dams and creeks and greened up the fairways.
Fifield resident and Trundle golfer Terry Galvin said the course had never looked better.
"I haven't heard a bad word," he said.
"The event has been great for local businesses and the surrounding area."
While preparations for this year's championships have only been away since the official announcement a year ago Trundle has been campaigning to host the event for much longer than that.
Trundle Golfers president, Suellen Taylor, said the event sub-committee had done a fantastic job.
"We've been really blessed by the summer rain," she said.
"It meant extra mowing and weed killing but the playing conditions have been excellent."
Golf NSW heavyweights including chairman Michael Medway, CEO Stuart Fraser, and COO Graeme Phillipson all competed in the event.
To see the results of the championship visit the Golf NSW website.
David Ellery
Bushwalker, runner, dog owner, and car buff
Bushwalker, runner, dog owner, and car buff
