Hawker Community Sports Centre

27/09/2026

Great Day of Thrilling Finals and Junior Development
It was a big day of golf as the Club Championship Finals combined with the final of the McAuley Trophy and a final round of Stableford for the Hawker Golfers on Saturday September 19th. With some good conditions to reward players for their efforts this year we had 12 players out to farewell the season and enjoy some high standard, tight finals.
Ben DuBois lined up against Angus McInnis in the A Grade, Saul Webb against Daren O’Neill in the B Grade and Andrew McInnis played Will DuBois in the C Grade final, with Will also playing Alex Morgan in the Final of the McAuley Trophy. All grade finals produced thrilling contests that went all the way to the 27th hole.
The A Grade produced a low scoring classic, with both players dominating a nine-hole segment each on the first 18 holes. Angus fired out of the blocks early to take the early lead on the first nine holes with 36 strokes that paid off with a four hole lead at the first stop. Things tightened up from here as Ben struck back with a second nine of 35 off the stick, bringing the margin back to just the one hole. The last nine was a tight contest as both players issued challenges with Ben squaring the contest but then conceding a hole again as the pressure built. Big tee shots and high standard fairway hits were the feature of the play as both players stayed in the contest. In the end Angus held on in a pressure filled last hole as he held off to tie the hole and win the final by just the one hole.
The B Grade final also saw some domination by both players in different patches, with Saul opening up well, despite the fact that both players were producing some good shots. There were some club final moments as both players swung things around, including a 160m ‘swish’ with an 8 iron by Saul from the rough on the 8th that that landed on the scrape to see Saul lead by two holes after the first nine. After this Daren struck back on the second nine with 42 strokes, winning the nine by four holes and taking a two hole lead into the final nine holes. Saul burst through with the next two holes, to level the final, after which holes were decided by crucial putts at pressurised moments. At the sixth Saul was in the box seat to win the hole, only for Daren to sink a 25 foot putt from the edge to tie, the hole, Saul then bounced back to take the seventh, with a clean iron from the rough to inches from the hole, Daren then tying the match with one hole to play when he won the eighth. With the final going down to the wire Daren overcame some early errors to sink a long putt at the end that proved crucial in winning the final.
The C Grade final and McAuley trophy final were played concurrently, Will and Andrew were matched up for the C Grade final and Alex was contesting against Will for the McAuley. The standard was extremely high for the C Grade final as both Andrew and Will produced some quality C Grade golf, scoring points at every hole in the day’s Stableford contest. In a high point scoring contest both Will and Andrew finished on 38 points for the first 18 holes, leaving the match level at this point. Will defeated Alex with his high scoring golf, and this left just Will and Andrew to play out the final over the final nine holes. Once again things went down to the end of the match, with both players in the contest right up to the 27th hole. After another thrilling contest, Andrew came out on top to take the C Grade title.
The day was also highlighted by the efforts of some of our younger players. In the Stableford event, Ollie DuBois blew away his handicap with a spectacular 48 points, breaking the 100 stroke barrier for the first time, a great achievement. In another great day for juniors, Archie Morgan also continued with his enjoyment and improvement in his game, scoring his first par on the second hole, and chipping in on the sixth, finishing with his best score for the season.
It has been a great season of golf, despite some very wet weather, with our junior players coming through with significant improvement and promising some very good golf in future years. We have had some great numbers and finished the season with a very successful Hawker Open and Club Championship Final weekend. The course has been in great condition, all credit to the volunteers who put in time to keep the growth down, especially Frank DuBois who could be seen out on the tractor every week and was the key contributor in making the course look so magnificent. We look forward to a great year next year, continuing to increase our numbers and producing some memorable moments.

16/09/2026

Hawker Golf Open
Twenty-eight players arrived at Hawker Golf Club on a warm Saturday morning for the 2026 Hawker Golf Open. Conditions were pleasant early, but the heat built through the afternoon, making it difficult for players to maintain their form.
There were plenty of good shots, but the occasional disaster—whether into the creek, over a fence, or simply mistimed—could quickly change the look of a scorecard. O’Neill’s round was a case in point: after a poor start of bogeys and double bogeys, he improved through the middle nine before fading after the mid-round snack and drink break.
In the end, several excellent scores deserved recognition. The A grade competition finished in a three-way tie, forcing a playoff after Liam Bury, Stuart Shute, and Gameau each scored 76 off the stick. Liam Bury, from Quorn, stepped up in the playoff to claim the win. In the A grade handicap event, Alby Ireland finished with a net 69 to defeat Gameau, who recorded a net 71.
B grade also produced strong scoring. Eddie Piggott, from Orroroo, won the grade with 80 off the stick. Peter Walsh, from Port Augusta, finished close behind in second place with 82. The B grade handicap event went to C. Hatcher with a net 70, while G. Fuller placed second on net 74.
C grade featured another close result, with Will Dubois, from Hawker, scoring 39 Stableford points to win on countback from Andrew McInnis. Andrew was not denied a prize, however, taking out the veterans award with the same score of 39 points.
The prizes did not stop there. Gameau was rewarded for his efforts by winning the A grade nearest-the-pin prize on the long par-three 4th hole, while Mark McAuley claimed the B grade nearest-the-pin prize on the 6th. The long-drive winners were Stuart Shute in A grade on the 9th, Eddie Piggott in B grade on the 7th, and Alex Morgan in C grade on the 8th. The full range of golf skills was also recognised when Saul Webb received the longest putt prize for his effort on the 18th.
Next Saturday, the club championship finals will be played, with the A, B, and C grade finalists meeting at the Golf Club for a 9:30 am start. Other regular players can tee off at the usual time and will have the chance to watch some great golf throughout the day. The day finishes in the evening with the Footy Tops dinner at the Sports Centre.

15/09/2026

10/09/2026

Cancer Gets Teed Off in Big Day at Hawker!
A big turnout of 41 players arrived last Saturday at Hawker Golf Club to give cancer the big hit and a great day of fundraising for an important cause. In warm and pleasant conditions players were organised into nine teams consisting of both Social players and those players with a serious golf handicap.
Players enthusiastically set out on their rounds with the level of refreshments drunk matching up to the incredible stories of both the spectacular and unspectacular golf shots.  Stories abounded of players hitting big drives and in the same round managing the spectacular ‘airy’!
At the end of the day, the winning team of Kym, Adam, Ian and Liam went round the Course with with the grand score of 32.1 strokes. This was closely followed in second place by the team of Stewie, Ruthie, Angus and Harrison with a score of 37.6 strokes.
The day was also a celebration of the younger players as former Hawkerite Rowan Bevan scored the nearest the Pin prize on the second hole, whilst Ryan Gill continued the achievements of the Youngblood with the longest putt from 30 feet on the ninth hole.
The lady golfers also set the standard with Ruthie Dyker scoring the long drive for the serious women, whilst Joe Dubois similarly hit the longest drive for the Social ladies. In the men the long drive prize for a player with a handicap went to Harrison whilst Local non-golfer Terry Morgan managed to hit the long drive in his category.
It was a great day as the players all had fun and funds were raised for a great cause. Having refreshed themselves out on the Course players returned to the clubhouse for the awards, the meal and the chance to watch the crows in a thrilling finals match.
Another big event is on next Saturday as players from around the region converge on Hawker for the Hawker Men’s golf Open. Players are asked to bring along a sweet and a savoury plate to help with the catering. It will also be helpful for players to turn up early on Saturday morning to assist with preparations. With the Course in sensational condition visiting players will get the opportunity to see Golf in Hawker in a ‘greener’ light! This will be followed with the final round of the Golf season the next Saturday which is the Club championship finals for men in A, B and C grades.

08/08/2026

Open at 5
I will open the Sports Centre around 5 for anyone who wants a drink on a cold winters day!

02/08/2026

A Big Saturday of Golf Ahead
The warm up for next weeks Hawker Golf Open happened on Saturday when nine players turned out for the Cradock Hotel Stableford round.
Conditions were absolutely beautiful as players teed off and this continued through the afternoon as players had the best conditions for a round of golf this season.
Scores varied on different holes throughout the day, with hole number one and ten claiming victims around the creek area, Daren O’Neill falling victim here when he hit into the rough around the creek to finish with a ten on the first. However with the conditions players also were rewarded with some good results at other times.
Paul Haywood showed that his developing game is coming together, shooting to his handicap to score 36 points, including a par 4 on the final hole, along with some useful 3 pointers earlier in his round. Alby Ireland also had a solid round of golf and was rewarded by his tee shot on the second claiming the NTP for the day.
This Saturday the main event of the year, the Hawker Open is played, bringing players from around the region to Hawker. Players are all asked to bring a savoury and a sweet dish to help with casting on the day, and to assist with the general organisation of the day on Saturday.
So a big week ahead, with the course in its best condition in years for our visitors!

26/07/2026

The Golf is Warming Up!
With the trip to the Orroroo Open last week, players returned to Hawker for the fourth round of the club championships. This was the opportunity for players to get in another good score in A, B or C Grade.
Ten players turned out on a scenic course, exquisitely prepared by Frank DuBois and other members. With the fairways mowed and the rough cut down the course was a picture!
Conditions were cool and occasionally sunny for players, a great relief from previous weeks.
A variety of scores were the result as mini victories on some holes were balanced out with accidental ventures out of bounds or into the creek. Ollie DuBois, who I neglected to mention in the ‘DuBois Trifecta’ article recently scored the NTP on the sixth when he swished his tee shot which bounced off the hard pan and finished on the scrape only metre from the hole! Ollie in the’Trifecta’ well completed a trilogy of achievements for the DuBois family when he scored 47 in nine holes at SAPSASA qualifying in Port Augusta to qualify for the State Country Champs which are in Adelaide this week.
Alex Morgan also had an up and down day, recovering from a 59 on the first nine, to blitz back with his best score over nine holes, stroking a 41, including a chip in from 20 metres on the last hole.
The good scores continued however from some of our in form players as well. Angus McInnis continued his great season with a 76, Nett 66, whilst Andrew McInnis also was in form with a Nett 66 as well, Angus taking out second position on the day via a countback. Best score for the day however once again went to Ben DuBois, enjoying an in form season and continuing it with a spectacular 73, Nett 65.
Favourites for the club championship finals are starting to take shape, with a competitive A Grade led by Ben and Angus, a quieter B Grade having Saul Webb and Daren O’Neill leading and the C Grade fairly open for players with Will DuBois, Alex Morgan and Andrew McInnis all with good scores.
Next Saturday is the Cradock Hotel Stableford with Chris Wenham the starter and Saul joining him in taking care of the scrapes. With the Hawker Open the week after the club is running a Working Bee next Sunday to tidy up the course. Players don’t forget also that we are looking at all players providing a savoury and a sweet plate for Open Day.

23/07/2026

Saturday Club Championships Round
After last weeks sojourn to Orroroo this week we have the fourth round of the club championships. The weather forecast is for a cool day but no rain, so a good time odd there to be had.
Starter is Simon Hilder and Simon and Alby Ireland are on scrapes.
Dinner is also served on Saturday night for the community to enjoy.
So warm up your golf swings and get hungry!

10/07/2026

Dualling Du Bois, becomes a trifecta!
It has been a while and there are two rounds of golf to report on leading to this Saturday’s Elders Day Four Person Ambrose at Hawker Golf Club. It is going to be a big day this Saturday with the course fully prepared and enticing for all players to hit the little white ball!
To start off we had 11 players turn out for the 3rd Round of Qualifying for the Club Championship on Saturday June 27th. Conditions were cloudy and windy but the rain did manage to keep away this time. The conditions were challenging but players were still able to be rewarded for accurate and clean hitting golf. Top in this category on the day were Ben and Will Du Bois who both managed impressive rounds of golf.
Ben managed an impressive round that will eventually have an impact on his 8 handicap, shooting a 76, Nett 68 to mostly keep out of grief around the course. Will did even better, with a round of 99, Nett 65, being rewarded by his continuously improving swing and consistency around the course. Other players also managed to persist around the course for some solid scores, with Alby Ireland shooting an 81, Nett 71, Angus McInnis finishing on 82, Nett 72, Andrew McInnis on 106, Nett 77 and Daren O'Neill on 97, Nett 79.
Ball winners on the day were Ben and Will in the A and C Grades respectively, whilst Daren won the B Grade, Angus being rewarded for his efforts with a Nearest the Pin on the second hole.
The following Saturday we had five players turn out for the Par Round with conditions a little more severe from the cloud and windy conditions. Best score on the day was Alby Ireland with a -3, Angus coming in second a stroke or two back.
A lot of work has gone into the course this week for the Elders Day, with players and visitors alike promised a great day on the course. We are asking all players to turn out to play and assist in getting the day going. A great day of golf and community gathering is promised!

26/06/2026

Saturday Night Meal at the Sports Centre.
Beef, Chicken and Vegetable Curries. Come on down around 6-6.30pm!