Charleville Celebrates Dual Local Wins In Outback Golf Series

July 15, 2024

They say golf in the outback is a little different. Golfing enthusiasts from across Australia converged on the outback town of Charleville, teeing off from greens to sand greens for the fifth weekend of the 2024 Outback Queensland Masters.

In a rare and unusual sight, the Charleville Golf Course in the ‘heart of Mulga Country’ includes both the traditional greens of the golf most know and the outback ‘sand greens’.

Local knowledge provided the winning edge for locals of the Charleville Golf Club claiming both Orange Jackets over the weekend. Kristie Edwards won the Women’s with a score totalling 39 points and in the Men’s, Richard Anderson with 41 points for an 18-hole total.

Ending the first day of play, the event’s Dinner Under the Stars entertainment took advantage of Charleville’s famous night skies, the draw card for many visitors to the outback town. Brisbane award-winning comedian Jenny Wynter had players and spectators in stitches, before rising star Jem Cassar-Daley whose magnetic stage presence and celestial vocals captivated the audience under the the blanket of outback stars,

With the fifth leg of the series complete, players are now vying for the Million Dollar Hole-In-One Challenge in Quilpie next weekend, 19 – 21 July 2024.

Over 980 golfing enthusiasts travelling from as far as Tasmania and Western Australia have joined the 1,600km outback golf journey that began on 15 June.

The Outback Queensland Masters has limited last-minute player and spectator passes available for the final.

Final passes include 3 x breakfast, 3 x lunch and 2 x Dinner Under the Stars with stand-up comedians and live performances.

Golf Australia Events General Manager, “The event is presented by Golf Australia, and we would especially like to thank our Strategic Partner Tourism and Events Queensland and Birdie Spirit Partners PGA of Australia, Rex Airlines and BCL Production Services.

“Support from local golf clubs and their members who so eagerly embraced the masters has been integral to this success. This is our third time in Charleville and the Charleville Golf Club has been outstanding in its participation and support for the Outback Queensland Masters.

“We could not have been staged without assistance from local government, including the Diamantina Shire Council, Boulia Shire Council, Winton Shire Council, Barcaldine Regional Council, Murweh Shire Council and Quilpie Shire Council. Thanks to our Mateship Partners Bushnell Golf, Drummond Golf, Callaway, IJS Productions and Your Mates Brewing Co.”