VENUE – Kooyonga Golf Club
DATE – Friday, January 9, 2026
TIME - 4:30 PM start
EVENT TIMING
4:10 PM Final player briefing adjacent the Big Screen.
4:15 PM Player introductions
Once your name is called by the MC please head toward the Stadium Hole green from the Big Screen. Your profile will appear on the Big Screen. Players will be called approximately 10 seconds apart so please be ready. Your volunteer will take you to your starting tee.
4:30 PM Round 1 commences
During the round please ensure the score is entered for your nominated player prior to playing the next hole.
6:30 PM Round 2 commences
During the round please ensure the score is entered for your nominated player prior to playing the next hole.
7:30 PM – Final commences
Brief winner’s presentation follows final
FORMAT
Round 1: 24 players / 6 holes - Top 12 advance
Round 2: 12 players / 3 holes - Top 4 advance
Final: 4 players / 1 hole
Notes:
Each round is a shotgun start.
NTP to resolve ties (on the cutline) in any round from the designated “Shootout” area
Scores are reset after each round.
If the Final is tied, then the Final is replayed. If the Final is still not resolved after 2 attempts, then NTP is used to determine the champion from the Stadium Hole tee.
THE HOLES IN PLAY
ROUND 1
Blitz Hole 1 – Par 5 – 1st hole
Blitz Hole 2 – Par 4 – 13th hole
Blitz Hole 3 – Par 3 - 14th hole
Blitz Hole 4 – Par 5 – 16th hole
Blitz Hole 5 – Par 4 - 17th hole
Blitz Hole 6 – Par 4 - 18th hole
ROUND 2
Blitz Hole 3 – Par 3 – 14th hole
Blitz Hole 6 – Par 4 - 18th hole
Blitz Hole 5 – Par 4 - 17th hole
ROUND 3
Blitz Hole 6 – Par 4- 18th hole
THE PURSE
The total purse is $15,000.
CHAMPION 1st / $12,000
FINALISTS 2nd – 4th / $1,000 each
THE DRAW
1 (1st Hole)
Wade ORMSBY
Travis HEAD
Jordan DAWSON
Ron CHOPPER
2 (13th Hole)
Kristalle BLUM
Antonio MURDACA
Campbell RAWSON
Jett BYASS
3 (14th Hole)
Darcy FOGARTY
Ryan PAPENHUYZEN
Adam BLAND
Stephen LEANEY
4 (16th Hole)
Jason NORRIS
Mitch GEORGIADES
Zach MURRAY
Lachlan MURPHY
5 (17th Hole)
Andrew GODE
Peter COOKE
Callum FERGUSON
Jack THOMPSON
6 (18th Hole)
Glenn MAXWELL
Zak BUTTERS
Max McCARDLE
David LIPMAN
EVENT INFORMATION
Car parking and passes
Players will receive a ticket to the event titled ‘Player Pass’. Please proceed to the main entrance of the golf club and show your pass.
Parking is limited and available on a first in, first served basis. Given the expected crowds, players and their guests are encouraged to use rideshare services or get dropped off at the venue.
The ‘Player Pass’ will allow entry into the VIP Experience to enjoy food and beverages.
Additional GA tickets will be allocated to each player (without carpark) for their caddy and some guests.
Before play starts
Practice facilities will include the range with complimentary range balls; as well as putting and chipping on the main practice green. Players receive one bucket of balls with tokens available for collection from the Golf Shop. Please ensure your token is redeemed on the day.
Players to all meet next to the big screen at 4:10pm.
On Course & Using the Blitz Golf App
Play will be from the Blitz lightning bolt tees for men, and black disc tees for women.
All scoring is via the Blitz Golf App – please ensure scores are entered after each hole to ensure all other players and spectators know the status with respect to the cutline. Once the event starts from the LIVE tab on the Blitz Golf App you can toggle between the Scorecard view and Live Leaderboard view.
On the Scorecard view you can select a button to contact the rules official if there is a requirement for them to meet you on course to adjudicate anything.
At the end of each Round
Please confirm your scores or press dispute if there are any issues with your scorecard.
After each round all players to return to the Stadium Hole meeting point to confirm scores and await instructions as to whether they are required for the NTP shootout, have advanced, or been eliminated.
General Information
Rangefinders are permitted throughout the event.
Preferred lies on fairways and below fairway height – so you can lift, clean, and replace up to 10cm away from landing spot but no closer to the hole.
There are no restrictions on dress code.