Around The Clubs – November 2025 Season Wrap
November 2025 provided the most active and dramatic month in Handiskins history, with 25 clubs finalising their fields for the 2026 Championship Week. This month was defined by staggering individual performances, notably at Armidale Golf Club, where Andrew Cook secured a massive $822.50 win, followed closely by Jack Cummins at Cowra Golf Club with an $820 haul.
Beyond the record prize pools, the technical skill of our players was on full display. Jamie Turner provided the highlight of the month at Hope Island Golf Club, recording a clinical eagle on the 16th hole to cement his victory. We also celebrated the expansion of the competition with historic first-time finals at Yeppoon and Calliope, proving that the "ultimate game of skins" continues to grow across regional Australia.
As the 2025 qualifying season officially concludes, every registration has continued to make a difference for the Challenge Foundation, supporting children and families living with cancer. We look forward to seeing all our newest qualifiers at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort from 6 to 10 May 2026.
November 2025 Club Final Results
- Norfolk Island Golf Club, NI (1 November 2025)
One big jackpot hole was all Brendon Christian needed to shoot to the top in this island final.
Winner: Brendon Christian ($435)
Other Finalists: Cooper Pike ($175), Mark Watson ($175), Rees Walden ($15) - Headland Golf Club, QLD (1 November 2025)
A very close game where Wayne Cassidy finished the day as the highest winner.
Winner: Wayne Cassidy ($247.50)
Other Finalists: Anthony Mesic ($167.50), Mike Hardy ($117.50), Bruce Heseltine ($67.50) - Russell Vale Golf Club, NSW (1 November 2025)
Scott Davis had a great day at the office, outlasting a competitive field for a significant win.
Winner: Scott Davis ($562.50)
Other Finalists: Mel Perrin ($212.50), Tyrone Byrnes ($122.50), Ben Piggott ($102.50) - The Cut Golf Course, WA (5 November 2025)
Milka Tatarko Eccleston won more than half the prize money on offer in this mid-week final.
Winner: Milka Tatarko Eccleston ($322.50)
Other Finalists: Alexander McMahon ($112.50), Brett McCulloch ($92.50), Alan Wordley ($72.50) - Box Hill Golf Club, VIC (6 November 2025)
A big day at the office for Khin Wtwe, claiming over half the $1,200 prize pool.
Winner: Khin Wtwe ($635)
Other Finalists: John Barron ($235), Warren Killeen ($175), Gary May ($155) - Devonport Country Club, TAS (8 November 2025)
Peter McAughtrie capitalised on the skins format to secure a commanding $680 win.
Winner: Peter McAughtrie ($680)
Other Finalists: Adam Colgrave ($380), Archer Flack ($80), Gavin Muir ($60) - Cowra Golf Club, NSW (9 November 2025)
Jack Cummins had a day for the ages, outlasting his rivals for a massive individual haul.
Winner: Jack Cummins ($820)
Other Finalists: Terry Johns ($200), Beau Wilson ($140), Michael Brooks ($40) - Richmond Golf Club, NSW (15 November 2025)
Brad Burns enjoyed a fantastic day out, navigating a hotly-contested final group.
Winner: Brad Burns ($465)
Other Finalists: Rob Somi ($315), Heinrich Venter ($165), Phillip Todd ($55) - Hope Island Golf Club, QLD (15 November 2025)
Jamie Turner recorded the shot of the month with an eagle on the 16th to cement his victory.
Winner: Jamie Turner ($350)
Other Finalists: Anthony Slag ($230), Matt Zhang ($130), Paul Montague ($90) - Wodonga Golf Club, VIC (15 November 2025)
A great team effort where Peter and Andrew couldn't be split at the top of the leaderboard.
Joint Winners: Peter McLennan ($360) & Andrew Coleman ($360)
Other Finalists: Geoff Evans ($300), Amanda Baude ($180) - Blackwood Golf Club, SA (16 November 2025)
Golf mastered despite the weather, with Ben Tobin showing great resilience to win the day.
Winner: Ben Tobin ($495)
Other Finalists: Brad Harrison ($395), Shannon Green ($175), Ben Carter ($135) - Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, NSW (16 November 2025)
Peter Klem-Goode had an outstanding day, taking out over $500 in prize vouchers.
Winner: Peter Klem-Goode ($550)
Other Finalists: Graham Watson ($210), Karl Hobday ($190), Daniel Wren ($50) - Commercial Albury Golf Club, NSW (22 November 2025)
Not much separated the top two in Albury, with Isaiah Klepiak narrowly edging out the field.
Winner: Isaiah Klepiak ($480)
Other Finalists: John Metcalf ($420), Craig Burgess ($200), Janene Hair ($100) - Links Lady Bay Golf Club, SA (22 November 2025)
Graham Priest just outlasted the competition in a tough South Australian final.
Winner: Graham Priest ($380)
Other Finalists: Chris Clark ($340), Ian Baxter ($80), Tim Dare ($0) - Long Reef Golf Club, NSW (22 November 2025)
A big win to Soren Norgaard in beautiful coastal conditions on the Northern Beaches.
Winner: Soren Norgaard ($515)
Other Finalists: Paul Bowler ($295), Milos Kleint ($235), Ben Varvaressos ($155) - Calliope District Golf Club, QLD (22 November 2025)
A historic debut final for Calliope where Kris Jeffery and Lee Wairau shared the top honours.
Joint Winners: Kris Jeffery ($360) & Lee Wairau ($360)
Other Finalists: Errol Thomson ($340), Brett Baartz ($140) - Singleton Golf Club, NSW (23 November 2025)
All finalists enjoyed a fair share of the $1,200 pool, led by Mark Henderson.
Winner: Mark Henderson ($440)
Other Finalists: Lee Lynch ($340), Craig Bates ($220), Cassie Botes ($200) - Yeppoon Golf Club, QLD (29 November 2025)
Yeppoon's first ever final was played in great spirit with John Guthrie jumping to an early lead.
Winner: John Guthrie ($490)
Other Finalists: Wilson Boyd ($330), Ryan Stevenson ($190), Jason Bennett ($190) - Armidale Golf Club, NSW (29 November 2025)
Andrew Cook produced a record-breaking display, taking home over $820.
Winner: Andrew Cook ($822.50)
Other Finalists: Amanda Carr ($92.50), Giles Letoutneau ($42.50), John Tooke ($42.50) - Kooindah Waters Golf Club, NSW (29 November 2025)
A very close final with all finalists getting a good share of the prize money.
Winner: Tinoi Christie ($520)
Other Finalists: Zoran Zdjelar ($240), Wendy Ward ($220), Greg Ward ($220) - Young Golf Club, NSW (29 November 2025)
Todd Shipton "shot the lights out" to win a significant share of the $1,200 pool.
Winner: Todd Shipton ($470)
Other Finalists: Aaryn Muffitt ($390), Swayde Honeman ($310), Ray Hargraaves ($30) - Wolston Park Golf Club, QLD (29 November 2025)
Timothy Knopke just managed to hold on for the win against a charging Robert Bush.
Winner: Timothy Knopke ($460)
Other Finalists: Robert Bush ($440), Timothy Chambers ($240), Lawrence Domjahn ($60) - RACV Royal Pines, QLD (29 November 2025)
Paul Shields used two late holes to snatch the win at the home of the 2026 Nationals.
Winner: Paul Shields ($340)
Other Finalists: Young Moon Lee ($220), Chang Seok Lee ($160), Hyesun Mulheron ($80) - Cromer Golf Club, NSW (29 November 2025)
Alex McKenzie was the dominant force at Cromer, claiming over half the prize pool.
Winner: Alex McKenzie ($337.50)
Other Finalists: Kevin Johnson ($117.50), Paul Varsek ($97.50), Darren Sheekey ($47.50) - The Gums Golf Club, SA (29 November 2025)
Wayne Greenwood outlasted his rivals in a tense finish to the season in SA.
Winner: Wayne Greenwood ($305)
Other Finalists: Stuart Kopania ($285), Craig Hams ($145), Steve Egberts ($65)
Season Complete - Next Stop: Gold Coast
Congratulations to all our finalists from the 2025 season. You have officially qualified for the Handiskins National Championship.
Bookings are now open for the 2026 Championship Week. Visit the Handiskins website to secure your player package. We look forward to seeing you at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort!
Dates for the Diary: 6 May – 10 May 2026.
