2024 NSW OPEN
Thank you to all of our Sponsors for making this event possible!
Cameron Smith
"I love supporting Australian golf and when the opportunity arises to play, I want to be there. I try to get back home as much as I can. The NSW Open is growing into a major event, and I'm excited to be part of this year's tournament."
144 PLAYERS BATTLING FOR THE $800,000
KEL NAGLE TROPHY
Besides Herbert and Smith, several other high-profile professionals have also committed to the NSW Open, including former champions Harrison Crowe (2022), Josh Younger (2019), Jake McLeod (2018), Aaron Townsend (2008), and Rick Kulacz (2006)
2006 US Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy is also a confirmed starter.
The full list of all players competing will be announced soon.
Lucas Herbert
"I nearly got my first pro win at the NSW Open, so I'm very keen to get back and play the tournament again, especially at Murray Downs, where I have had some success as a teenager and am experienced given how close it is to home"
TOURNAMENT INFO
COURSE INFORMATION
Par 71, Length 6197m
Hole 1:
Par 4, Length 316m
Hole 2:
Par 3, Length 178m
Hole 3:
Par 4, Length 378m
Hole 4:
Par 5, Length 525m
Hole 5:
Par 3, Length 194m
Hole 6:
Par 4, Length 385m
Hole 7:
Par 4, Length tbc
Hole 8:
Par 4, Length 350m
Hole 9:
Par 4, Length 311m
NUMBER OF PLAYERS
144
Hole 10:
Par 4, Length 349m
Hole 11:
Par 3, Length 127m
Hole 12:
Par 5, Length 460m
Hole 13:
Par 4, Length 387m
Hole 14:
Par 4, Length 357m
Hole 15:
Par 3, Length 169m
Hole 16:
Par 5, Length 472m
Hole 17:
Par 4, Length 376m
Hole 18:
Par 4, Length 406m
CATERING
Food and beverages will be available during the event.
Public catering facilities will be available from the Clubhouse and Village area (on-course) during the event.
GALLERIES
Spectators are encouraged to follow the course with the player groups from the designated paths. Please take notice of instructions issued by tournament officials and volunteers. Use common sense, and please be aware of players on tees. The scrub areas are known snake habitats, so please do not enter.
MOBILE PHONE POLICY
Mobile phones may be used. However, they must remain on SILENT at all times and have the FLASH OFF. Mobile phone photography is permitted on tournament competition days, and video on non-competition days only. Please be considerate of tournament play and other spectators at all times.
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Professional Cameras and Video Cameras are strictly prohibited at the event. Only official media and accredited officials can take photographs or footage using professional cameras. Mobile phones and small digital cameras may be used, providing they are on silent.
PLAY-OFF
In the event of a tie at the conclusion of the 54 hole event, and unless the Championship Committee determines otherwise, a sudden death play-off on the 18th hole shall determine the winner.
Course Map
Most players will drive straight for the opening between the two bunkers short of the green, it is a 215 metre carry over the fairway bunkers leaving a relatively simple uphill pitch. A great opportunity to begin with a birdie.
A testing par three with a wide, yet shallow putting surface separated into left and right by a tier. Distance control and accuracy is paramount to ensure a putt for birdie, whilst anything short or long will require a deft touch to save par.
A challenging dogleg right par four where a decision needs to be made to take the hole on or play safe from the tee leaving a longer second to a large challenging putting surface. Longer hitters will be able to drive across the corner to a wide expanse of fairway leaving an easier wedge shot to the green. With the putting surface 33 metres long playing the right tee shot will determine your chances of scoring well on this hole.
The longest hole at Murray Downs Golf & Country Club. This 525 metre par five requires accuracy from the tee to find the fairway. The second shot must either be layed up short of the water that juts out into the fairway 115 metres from the green or if taking on the second shot, one struck well to carry the water and bunkers protecting the front and right side of the putting surface. Anything long will find its way into the water behind the green.
The signature hole at Murray Downs Golf & Country Club. A long par 3 across water, with bunkers to the left and water to the right. The front half of the green does provide a generous landing area although putting from the wrong side will be a challenge.
A hybrid or fairway wood from the tee will find the widest part of the fairway over the large fairway bunker dominating the view from the tee, leaving a short iron into a putting surface the falls significantly from left to right.
A par five for the members, playing as a long par four for the tournament. The fairway feeds towards the right side from the tee leaving a mid-iron into the green. For the longer hitters, a well struck tee shot over the left hand mound will get a kick forwards leaving a much shorter second than anything short or to the right of it. Anything missing the fairway right is at risk of running into the trees leading to a lay up short of the cross bunker in front of the green.
A dogleg left par four with trouble to the right from the tee. A well struck long iron or hybrid from the tee to the right half of the fairway, will leave anything from a wedge to an eight iron second shot depending on the pin location on this deep green.
A multitude of options await the players on this short par four to end the front 9. Reachable from the tee for the longer players, a potential eagle opportunity will encourage an aggressive play from some. A large tier separates the front two thirds of the green from the rear, so distance control is paramount when the pin position goes back. With the green being well bunkered this hole is not a simple as it may seem.
Position, position, position. A long iron or fairway wood from the tee will leave you with a short iron into this shallow but wide green. With the left half of the green protected by a large bunker, hitting the fairway is vital here.
The shortest of our par threes, but by no means the easiest. With a green sloping severely from left to right positioning of your tee shot below the hole is a must if you want to walk of this hole with a par or better.
A new tee is in play for the tournament with players facing a 265 metre carry over water if they choose to play down the right-hand side shortening the second shot. Keeping to the left lessens the carry but lengthens the second shot whilst leaving the best angle of approach to the green. With bunkering left and right accuracy is key on the approach to the green.
The fairway feeds off to both the left and right for most players here, with the right-hand side offering the best angle into the green. If your second shot strays into the wrong portion of the putting surface walking away with two putts can be very pleasing.
With a variety of tees being in use here the hole will be reachable when the forward tee is in play. A tee shot played down the centre line or to the right half of the fairway will give the best approach to the green. Anything long left of the green will risk going into the water. The putting surface has several subtle breaks to it which can be easily misjudged.
A mid length par three with a large putting surface awaits a well struck tee shot. The green has a back portion that requires a very well struck shot to find and hold when the pin is back. It can play like to completely different holes when comparing front to back pin positions.
This par five with water running along the left hand side and trees to the right. The second shot if going for the green is best played from the left and is just enough uphill to require a little more club than you might think. Anything missed short or to the right will roll away from the putting surface leaving an awkward pitch that will mostly want to run away from you once it gets on the putting surface. A great birdie chance before the final two holes.
Accuracy again from the tee is required here. A well-played tee shot will leave a wedge or short iron into a challenging putting surface that is quite large. Anything missed long or right will likely find a watery end, with anything pitching in the first third of the green likely feeding back to the front edge. A birdie here would be a bonus.
A dogleg right par four where you can bite off as much as you dare. The safe play is a fairway wood at the tree on the corner leaving a short to mid iron into the final green. Take note of the pin location here as this green can be tricky if you are above the hole. Par will be welcomed by many here.
Our Village Area!
Enjoy a range of food trucks, drinks & sponsor marquees.
Friday Night 5pm-9pm, the Village area comes alive with a small music festival!
Head to the Clubhouse!
Members and Guests are welcome to enjoy our full Clubhouse facilities on offer.
Bistro, Cafe, Bar, Gaming, TAB, Keno.
The Nagle Club Marquee
Sponsors holding a corporate pass can enter this marquee to enjoy our hospitality and watch the action!
The Bunker Marquee
Entry to the Bunker is set at $30 per day and open from 12pm-5pm. Enjoy our hospitality and watch the action!
Viewing Spot
VIP's and Corporate Sponsors can enter this small marquee and viewing area to watch the action!
Food & Drink Cart
Food & Drinks available from our drinks cart located here.
swings & strings Festival
A FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUSIC FESTIVAL HELD IN THE VILLAGE AREA ON FRIDAY (5pm-9pm)
MEET THE PRO’S
Enter the putting comp for a chance at $500
Chance to meet some of the players and watch them take on the longest drive for $1000
LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
Tony Haley
2 Blokes Unplugged
Drowning Sorrows
FOOD
Mallee Woodfired Pizza
Bowser Bean Coffee & Food Truck
MD Chef’s Barbecue Selection
Flanagan’s Ice Cream
Cleo’s Kitchen
Mincha Munchies
Elaine’s Kitchen
KIDS
Free Jumping Castle and Face Painting
DRINKS
Selections from Travla, C.U.B Asahi, Coke, Dasher + Fisher, Fossey’s Gin, Accolade Wines & More!