Hawker Community Sports Centre

Hawker Community Sports Centre Hawker Community Sports Centre is a community run Sports Centre, we feel local community is important, we hold meetings, events and more.

Sporting events Golf, Cricket and Bowls also Friday night Tennis

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!

23/06/2026

Promises Promises!
The weather forecast promised a hopeful end to the month long period of beautiful rain. But Scotty wasn’t so sure. Come Saturday morning he expressed his concern over another wet afternoon at the golf. ‘No Worries’ said Daren, the forecast is for no rain, ‘we’ll be fine!’
So out the brave five went, hopeful of a dry afternoon on the course. Mark McAuley, Archie Morgan, Angus McInnis, Scotty Teague and Daren O’Neill teed off in ominous conditions, but a blast of sunlight opened up to provide a good opportunity for golf to be played.
Nine holes were played and hopes were high of a full round. Some promising shots sparked enthusiasm, with chip in on number 2 from Daren, big hits from Scotty and Angus mixed with the costly misses that the course always offers.
With the end of the first nine, clouds gripped the hills and a murkiness set in, challenging our willingness to go out, nevertheless we engaged with the conditions.
A stopping and starting to the wet gave us hope, but the inevitable started, constant rain, to test our patience.
The players worked our way around the course to finally finish a round. Finishing in front for the Stableford event was Daren with 35 points, grateful for another chip in on the last hole, with Angus coming in second on 27 points.
This coming Saturday, we have the third round of the club championship, with dinner available for the hungry. Weather forecast also looks promising this weekend…….

19/06/2026

Golf on Tomorrow
Please note that golf will now be on tomorrow, with Daren O’Neill the starter. The round will be a Stableford, but players can also do a Stroke score to count for the Round 2 Club Championships that we have been unable to play lately.
Fingers crossed the weather actually looks okay!
See everyone after 11.30!

12/05/2026

A Good Day for a Personal Best in the lead up to a Great Month ahead.
We had another good turnout of eight players on Saturday for our first round of Stroke golf of the Hawker Golf Season. It has been great to see so many players on the course and a lot of juniors coming out to develop their golf enjoyment and skills. In great conditions for the game we had some good scores including a personal best, which is always good to see.
Angus McInnis played a personal best round, breaking 80 for the first time at Hawker, coming out with 42 off the stick on the first nine holes, only to fire up on the back nine for 37 shots and a 79 for the day. With his form on the improve Angus is warming up nicely for some more solid rounds this season. Also in great form was Ben DuBois who battled hard on the first nine to stay in contention and likewise built on his efforts with a great back nine, finishing on 76 off the stick for the day. Similarly Mark McAuley overcame some difficulties on the first nine to then better his handicap on the last nine holes for a 92, Nett 78.
After a good day of golf Angus took out the top prize with his stroke score converting to a 65 Nett, Ben coming in second with a Nett 68 and Mark McAuley in third with his Nett 78.
A Big Month Ahead
A big month of golf coming up at Hawker with a little pause in the middle for our local event of the year, the Hawker Races. This Saturday coming we have the first round of the Club Championships and the way the season has started there are quite a few players lining up to be considered in each grade as contenders for the finals. Don’t forget also that we have four rounds of the Club Championships, with the best two scores for each player counting towards qualification for grade finals. Saturday also finishes off with a meal at the Sports Centre with Mark McAuley, Daren O’Neill and Scott Teague catering. Alby Ireland is the Starter on the day and Alby and Simon Hilder are on the scrapes for the day.
Following this on Sunday May 24th players can turn out for a Stableford round, with the Hawker Races to follow on May 30th. Players get straight back into it the next weekend with the second round of the Club Championships with Ben DuBois, Angus McInnis and Adam Gill on the meal roster, Adam Gill is the starter and Adam and Daren O’Neill are on Scrapes. This is followed by a Par round on June 13th. So a big month of golf ahead for players to tidy up their equipment and their games!

1st Championship round Golf Tea Saturday 16th May
11/05/2026

1st Championship round
Golf Tea
Saturday 16th May

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Hawker, SA
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