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
Sponsored by Australian Turf Projects

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.

 

 

Sponsored by Australian Turf Projects

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

YearWinnerClub
2025David StonePymble Golf Club
2024David SomervilleBankstown Golf Club
2023Malcolm HarrisNorthbridge Golf Club
2022Brent HullMoruya Golf Club
2021Justin SheehanCoffs Harbour Golf Club
2020Craig MolloyCypress Lakes Golf Resort
2019Anthony MillsThe Lakes Golf Club
2018Peter DonkersLong Reef Golf Club
2017Ron DuffyNorth Ryde Golf Club
2016Mark O’SullivanRoseville Golf Club
2015Richard KirkbyPennant Hills Golf Club
2014Martin BlackCastle Hill Country Club
2013Mark ParkerConcord Golf Club
2012Michael BradberyManly Golf Club
2011Norm FoordNew Brighton Golf Club

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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

YearWinnerClub
2025Steve KazurinskyNSW Golf Club
2024Chris FiadinoPymble Golf Club
2023Charlie BolteCromer Golf Club
2022Mark WardElanora Country Club
2021Greg SmithMuirfield Golf Club
2020Kurt SchulenbergLong Reef Golf Club
2019Brendan BrownNorthbridge Golf Club
2018Cameron ButtCentennial Park Golf Club

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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

YearWinnerClub
2025Rob SainMonash Country Club
2024Craig BevanPalm Beach Golf Club
2023Dean HopperLakeside Golf Club Camden 
2022Paul GumbletonTeven Valley Golf Club
2021Nathan BallLynwood Country Club
2020Mark SpraggsForster Tuncurry Golf Club
2019Pat WilsonPambula Merimbula Golf Club
2018David StoneBayview Golf Club
2017David ThomsonBermagui Country Club
2016Ian ElphickGunnedah Golf Club
2015Daniel MetcalfeBeverley Park Golf Club
2014Mark CrittendenCumberland Golf Club
2013Brad HuenderGerringong Golf Club

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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.

 

YearWinnerClub
2025Greg StynesNelson Bay Golf Club
2024Robert BiddleAvondale Golf Club

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