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Making amateur golfers feel like professionals...

Even if you don’t win the major prize, you might win the nearest the pin, or get The Drummond Golf Survivor Golf Series is open to all golf clubs that would

a hole in one and there’s some incredible prizes to give away provided by event like to promote and showcase their golf club by hosting a tournament. The
major sponsors Drummond Golf, Adidas, TaylorMade, PCQ Reef Print & event provides players an opportunity to visit new locations and experience

Design and Fleet Plant Hire. In last year’s grand final, Ken Frost Homes offered championship and regional golf courses.
$50,000 dollars for a hole in one on the 18th hole and in a recent qualifying What started out initially as a local endeavour, the Drummond Golf Survivor
event, one lucky winner drove away in a brand new car from Astute Finance Golf Series has grown to 26 tournaments in 2023. Events are played across the
and Trinity Auto Group for a hole in one at a designated hole! beautiful far North Queensland region, as well as interstate, and the team is

It’s not hard to see why the series has taken off in popularity and received the working towards expanding the tournament to become Australia wide.
backing of so many renowned businesses. As you walk into a clubhouse on “From a tourism point of view, for me personally, growing up in Victoria and
the morning of competition day, something that stands out as unique to this moving up here in my mid-twenties, and through Survivor Golf being able to

event is its inclusivity. The series is open to all amateur golfers who have a explore all the immaculate and amazing golf courses we have across Far North
Golf Australia handicap. The team handicap is worked out by combining both Queensland, they all offer something different and I’d encourage everyone

players’ handicaps and dividing by a quarter. The format requires players to take visiting the local area to pack your clubs and book in advance and get out on
eight drives each. The tournament is open to men and women of all ages, young the courses up here. We’re spoilt for choice!” Dave said.

up and coming golfers, all sorts of abilities! Everyone is genuinely welcomed “It’s not often you get to play 18 holes in tropical conditions, walk a course
and encouraged to get involved. Spectators can attend and be involved in the with sweeping ocean views, tropical rainforest or see a croc adjacent to the
day including the festivities on the ‘19th hole’ at the end of play.
course. As a passionate golfer, I personally don’t think there’s a better place in
The Ambrose style play versus a traditional handicap golf tournament means the world for golf and I feel really lucky to be a part of hosting and organising

it’s a more even playing field for all involved and with no count backs in this these events.

format, often event days end with a high stakes play off, where the tension and
the excitement is palpable! “It’s a lot of hard work but the reward is worth it when you see people enjoying
golf, supporting Kick On and golfers having a fun day with their mates and
“Golf can be a solo sport, so we like to encourage banter. We see the 18 holes being made to feel like golf professionals.”
as a great opportunity to build connections that can often lead to meaningful There are exciting things ahead for Survivor Golf. If you’re travelling up this way

conversations - something as a society we’re not always naturally good at and
that’s why the alignment with Kick On Charity and supporting men’s mental in the coming months make sure you check out www.survivorgolf.com.au and
health is a key partnership of this event,” says Drummond Golf Survivor Golf register to play in one of the upcoming events. It’s sure to be a memorable way
Series Co-Founder and CEO, Dave Cameron. to spend your holiday in this beautiful part of the world and even make some
new mates while you’re at it.
“It’s one of the key motivators behind the Survivor Golf concept. Ever since
I was a young kid, I have been passionate about sport and I’ve always been
interested in media. Combine that with my own experiences of mental health
and seeing some people really close to me who have had their own challenges,
helping support Kick On and providing a vehicle for people to start the
conversation is one of the things I am most proud of in running these events.”
Kick On is the official charity of the Drummond Golf Survivor Golf Series. Enter a tournament

Kick On promotes positive mental health through their various educational More information
programs, events and campaigns and helps fund mental health and well-being Join the fun!

projects that aim to connect, empower and inspire community members. The
Drummond Golf Survivor Golf Series supports Kick On and donates some
proceeds from each event to this worthwhile charity.