MiClub present management honours at NSW Golf Industry Awards

Posted: 30th October 2025 in Latest news

NSW golf’s finest came together tonight at the Shangri-La Sydney for the 2025 NSW Golf Industry Awards, celebrating the players, clubs, and volunteers who are driving the game forward across the state.

MiClub was proud to present the following winners for awards presented by Golf Management Australia (GMA) NSW Division: 

  • Employee of the Year: Craig Geeve – Duntry League Golf Club
  • Excellence in Management: Andy Hugill – Mona Vale Golf Club
  • Future Leader in Management (Female): Bella Wood – Belmont Golf & Bowls Club
  • Future Leader in Management (Male): Duard Nel – Nelson Bay Golf Club

A particular highlight of this year’s event was the Services to Golf in NSW award posthumously presented to Frances Crampton AM, recognising her lifetime of visionary leadership and service to sport. Frances passed away in May this year, leaving a legacy defined by inclusion, innovation, and opportunity.

Pictured L-R: Duard Nel, Elly Hazell (MiClub), Craig Geeve, Bella Wood, Josh Baglin (MiClub), Andy Hugill, Brendan Ellam (GMA)

 

The complete list of winners is:

Golf NSW Awards

Metropolitan Club of the Year: Roseville Golf Club
Country Club of the Year: Fairbairn Golf Club
Facility of the Year: Thornleigh Golf Centre
Volunteer of the Year: Riedell Jeffs – Frederickton Golf Club
Services to Golf in NSW: Frances Crampton AM
Male Amateur Player of the Year: Declan O’Donovan
Female Amateur Player of the Year: Ella Scaysbrook

PGA of Australia – NSW/ACT Division

Tournament of the Year: Hawks Nest Beachside Apartments Pro-Am
Coach of the Year – Game Development: Tamarra Wong
Coach of the Year – High Performance: Luke Grinham
Management Professional of the Year: Steven Sandilands
Club Professional of the Year: Kurt Stegbauer

Golf Management Australia (GMA) NSW Division – proudly sponsored by MiClub

Employee of the Year: Craig Geeve – Duntry League Golf Club
Excellence in Management: Andy Hugill – Mona Vale Golf Club
Future Leader in Management (Female): Bella Wood – Belmont Golf & Bowls Club
Future Leader in Management (Male): Duard Nel – Nelson Bay Golf Club

NSWGCSA – NSW Golf Course Superintendents Association

Outstanding Achievement Award (sponsored by Living Turf): Rob Sain – Monash Country Club
Environment Award (sponsored by Syngenta): Greg Stynes – Nelson Bay Golf Club
Assistant Superintendent of the Year (sponsored by Waterwise Consulting): Steve Kazurinsky – New South Wales Golf Club
Superintendent of the Year (sponsored by Australian Turf Projects): David Stone – Pymble Golf Club

Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG)

Junior Club of the Year: Castle Hill Country Club

For more details, CLICK HERE to visit the Golf NSW website.