Awards
Annual Awards
CONGRATULATIONS TO 2025 AWARD WINNERS
The NSW Golf Industry Awards were held at the Shangri-La Hotel, on Monday 27 October 2025. Over 350 guests representing Golf NSW, PGA, JNJG, GMA, and the NSW Golf Course Superintendents Association came together to celebrate the incredible achievements of those who make our industry thrive.
We are proud to congratulate our 2025 award winners:
Superintendent of the Year – David Stone, Pymble Golf Club
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Assistant Superintendent of the Year – Steve Kazurinsky, NSW Golf Club
Sponsored by Waterwise Consulting
Outstanding Achievement Award – Rob Sain, Monash Country Club
Sponsored by Living Turf
Environment Award – Greg Stynes, Nelson Bay Golf Club
Sponsored by Syngenta
These awards are a great recognition of the passion, dedication, and professionalism that each of our winners brings to their roles. Their work inspires others and continues to raise the standard of course management and environmental stewardship across New South Wales.
NSW Superintendent of the Year
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Award given to Superintendent who has produced high standards of turf management over a long period. Things taken into account are career accomplishments, length of service, influence over young turf managers and service to the industry.
Nominees for the NSWGCSA Superintendent of the Year Award must be a current NSWGCSA Superintendent Member.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Stone | Pymble Golf Club |
| 2024 | David Somerville | Bankstown Golf Club |
| 2023 | Malcolm Harris | Northbridge Golf Club |
| 2022 | Brent Hull | Moruya Golf Club |
| 2021 | Justin Sheehan | Coffs Harbour Golf Club |
| 2020 | Craig Molloy | Cypress Lakes Golf Resort |
| 2019 | Anthony Mills | The Lakes Golf Club |
| 2018 | Peter Donkers | Long Reef Golf Club |
| 2017 | Ron Duffy | North Ryde Golf Club |
| 2016 | Mark O’Sullivan | Roseville Golf Club |
| 2015 | Richard Kirkby | Pennant Hills Golf Club |
| 2014 | Martin Black | Castle Hill Country Club |
| 2013 | Mark Parker | Concord Golf Club |
| 2012 | Michael Bradbery | Manly Golf Club |
| 2011 | Norm Foord | New Brighton Golf Club |
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NSW Assistant Superintendent of the Year
Sponsored by Waterwise Consulting

This was previously known as the Outstanding Dedication and Performance Award. It has been changed to the Assistant Superintendent of the Year to specifically recognise upcoming senior talent in greenkeeping. This award has been developed for employees who achieve outstanding work performance and demonstrate continual commitment and dedication for their prospective clubs.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Steve Kazurinsky | NSW Golf Club |
| 2024 | Chris Fiadino | Pymble Golf Club |
| 2023 | Charlie Bolte | Cromer Golf Club |
| 2022 | Mark Ward | Elanora Country Club |
| 2021 | Greg Smith | Muirfield Golf Club |
| 2020 | Kurt Schulenberg | Long Reef Golf Club |
| 2019 | Brendan Brown | Northbridge Golf Club |
| 2018 | Cameron Butt | Centennial Park Golf Club |
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Outstanding Achievement Award
Sponsored by Living Turf

This award is given in recognition of a Course Superintendent who has produced outstanding results, often under difficult circumstances which may include limited resources or finances.
Nominees for the NSWGCSA Superintendent of the Year Award must be a current NSWGCSA Superintendent Member.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rob Sain | Monash Country Club |
| 2024 | Craig Bevan | Palm Beach Golf Club |
| 2023 | Dean Hopper | Lakeside Golf Club Camden |
| 2022 | Paul Gumbleton | Teven Valley Golf Club |
| 2021 | Nathan Ball | Lynwood Country Club |
| 2020 | Mark Spraggs | Forster Tuncurry Golf Club |
| 2019 | Pat Wilson | Pambula Merimbula Golf Club |
| 2018 | David Stone | Bayview Golf Club |
| 2017 | David Thomson | Bermagui Country Club |
| 2016 | Ian Elphick | Gunnedah Golf Club |
| 2015 | Daniel Metcalfe | Beverley Park Golf Club |
| 2014 | Mark Crittenden | Cumberland Golf Club |
| 2013 | Brad Huender | Gerringong Golf Club |
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Environment Award
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This award is given in recognition of a Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or Horticulturalist who has demonstrated excellence in environmental management of their course over the last 12 months.
Attributes that are taken into account include their commitment to excellence, knowledge of course / turfgrass management, use innovative techniques, and commitment to environment and sustainability.
| Year | Winner | Club |
| 2025 | Greg Stynes | Nelson Bay Golf Club |
| 2024 | Robert Biddle | Avondale Golf Club |
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