September has long been a defining month in the Handiskins calendar, but 2025 has set a new benchmark for late-season drama. Across the country, the "ultimate game of skins" delivered the kind of high-pressure golf that defines the spirit of the competition.
The headline story of the month undoubtedly came from the Royal Hobart Golf Club, where a staggering $440 jackpot on a single hole saw John Medbury clean up with a total of $660. Not to be outdone, Benson Smith at Yass Golf Club demonstrated remarkable composure, capitalising on two major jackpot holes to walk away with a $720 victory.
This month also dispelled the myth that the skins format only favours high handicappers. At Mount Coolum, plus 2 marker Zachary Quirk put on a clinical display, proving that low markers can be the biggest winners when they find their rhythm under pressure. From the squared nines at Colac to the dramatic 18th-hole split at Campbelltown, September has truly been a month of finishes that will be talked about at the 19th hole for a long time to come.
September 2025 Club Final Results
- Maroochy River Golf Club, QLD (6 September 2025)
The month kicked off at Maroochy River with an incredibly even distribution of prize money. Daryl Bitcon narrowly finished on top in a closely contested final.
Winner: Daryl Bitcon ($210)
Other Finalists: Warren Bowen ($210), Michael Wilson ($190), Jim Chiles ($170) - Royal Hobart Golf Club, TAS (13 September 2025)
A massive $440 jackpot hole defined the final in Hobart. John Medbury was the major beneficiary, cleaning up with a total of $660 to lead the field by a significant margin.
Winner: John Medbury ($660)
Other Finalists: Nick Elton ($340), Dmitri Nester ($200), Julio Correa ($0) - Colac Golf Club, VIC (13 September 2025)
It was a game of two halves at Colac, with the entire front nine being squared. This led to a split at the top, with Paul Harbert and James McNabb both walking away with $220.
Joint Winners: Paul Harbert ($220) and James McNabb ($220)
Other Finalists: Peter Tancred ($120), Adrian Murray ($40) - Yass Golf Club, NSW (13 September 2025)
Benson Smith dominated the Yass final, capitalising on two major jackpot holes to take home $720 in prize vouchers.
Winner: Benson Smith ($720)
Other Finalists: Edward Stanford ($280), Robert Sims ($100), Kim Turner ($100) - Wentworth Falls Country Club, NSW (14 September 2025)
Peter Hansen enjoyed a big day out in the Blue Mountains, claiming over half the prize pool in a strong performance against a tough field.
Winner: Peter Hansen ($485)
Other Finalists: Don Dunn ($165), Colin Stockley ($85), Joe Bogart ($65) - Mount Coolum Golf Club, QLD (20 September 2025)
Plus 2 marker Zachary Quirk proved that low markers can be the biggest winners, taking out the final in a very tight race against Stephen Sherwood and Ben Green.
Winner: Zachary Quirk ($355)
Other Finalists: Stephen Sherwood ($335), Ben Green ($335), Craig Masters ($175) - Hurstville Golf Club, NSW (27 September 2025)
Ben Ridley had a standout performance at Hurstville, securing $720 after outlasting Gary Kilbride and the rest of the finalists in a high-quality finish.
Winner: Ben Ridley ($720)
Other Finalists: Gary Kilbride ($180), George Aluague ($160), Quang Le ($140) - Ryde Parramatta Golf Club, NSW (27 September 2025)
It was a very close game at Ryde Parramatta with not much separating the four finalists. Tony Guo eventually emerged as the highest money winner in a tense finish.
Winner: Tony Guo ($280)
Other Finalists: James Kim ($260), Scott Collis ($200), Jay Lee ($60) - Campbelltown Golf Club, NSW (27 September 2025)
The 18th hole provided the fireworks at Campbelltown, where a $540 jackpot was halved, resulting in all four finalists receiving $135 each. This helped Nathan Henshaw secure the overall win.
Winner: Nathan Henshaw ($435)
Other Finalists: Adam Pentecost ($295), Cameron Hodsdon ($235), Logan Hudson ($235) - Waratah Golf Club, NSW (27 September 2025)
At Waratah, every finalist took home a fair share of the prize money. Richard Hopkins led the way with $400, followed closely by Louise Renshaw.
Winner: Richard Hopkins ($400)
Other Finalists: Louise Renshaw ($320), Mick Campbell ($280), Craig Aspinall ($200)
Looking Ahead to 2026
Congratulations to all our September finalists. You have all earned your invitations to the Handiskins National Championship on the Gold Coast in May 2026.
Bookings are now officially open. Head over to the Handiskins website to secure your player package and join us for the ultimate week of golf.
Dates for the Diary: 6 May – 10 May 2026. We look forward to seeing you there.
