HAWKS Nest Golf Club recently held their Summer Classic 2021, one of the most successful events held in the area.

Over 250 visitors descended on the villages for the five day tournament from as far afield as Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Armidale and many places in between.

Running over five days most of the participants arrived on Saturday 6 November or Sunday 7 November and stayed until Friday 11 or Saturday 12 November.

They spread across most accommodations, from luxury apartments at the Boathouse to holiday home rentals and Reflections Holiday Parks.

They wined and dined at all styles of food outlets, restaurants, clubs and takeaway food outlets, and shopped at many of the clothing and local souvenir locations, making this event a revenue boost for many traders in our towns, so important coming out of the Covid restrictions.

Following a survey of the participants it is estimated that on average they spent $1183 per person or a total of over $305,000 adding to the takings of many business locations in Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens during the tournament.

Hawks Nest Golf Club has a reputation of running great tournaments with many of these visitors coming back time after time and the comments from this event will ensure this and other local events will operate successfully for many years to come.

“Thank you for another well run Classic, thanks to all who contributed including the greens staff who presented a beautiful course,” one attendee commented.

“Thanks again for organising such a lovely event and we look forward to attending next year,” said another.

“Just like to thank you and the team for a great week of golf and a great dinner dance, we all had a fabulous time.

“See you again next year,” said a final happy attendee.

This is just one of several events run by Hawks Nest Golf Club including the Veterans Week of Golf and the Ladies Open in February, Myall Classic in May, the Pro Am in August as well as Charity Days for the Rural Fire Service.

In 2021, the Club was chosen as a venue for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser and a great turnout raised the second highest return of any golf day for the year, often held in towns much bigger than ours.

 

By Fred SPARKSMAN