Watch all the action from the 2025 Handiskins Chipping Competition - Brought to you by Yamaha
In a display of remarkable precision under pressure, 77-year-old retired Army lieutenant colonel Robbie Moule from Maroochy River Golf Club has won the highly coveted Yamaha golf cart in the 2025 Handiskins National Championship Chipping Competition.
The atmosphere was electric at Palm Meadows Golf Course as 36 Handiskins National Championship participants lined up for their one shot at glory. The challenge: a 50-metre chip, with the closest to the pin driving away in a brand-new Yamaha golf cart.
One Shot, One Incredible Winner
As contestant after contestant took their turn, nerves were evident. Some chips flew wide, others fell short, and a few overshot the green entirely. Then, with military precision, Robbie Moule stepped up to his ball, 52° wedge in hand. He launched his shot high, judging the right-to-left breeze perfectly. Competitors and spectators watched intently as the ball landed softly on the green and nestled just 102cm from the cup – a truly superb effort!
The mark was set, and despite some valiant attempts from the remaining golfers, Robbie's shot remained unbeatable. The announcement by emcee Jimmy White was met with a huge round of applause, cementing Robbie's popular victory.
"I only came down here to win the golf cart, and I told my mates at Maroochy River I would... and I did!" a delighted Robbie exclaimed. "I have waited five years to get a cart spot in the shed, and now I have something to put in it." Interestingly, the 13-handicapper admitted that chipping from inside 50 metres was usually a "weakness" in his game, with his strength lying in his driving. On this day, however, his short game was pure gold!
The Handiskins Chipping Competition: A Test of Nerve
The Handiskins Chipping Competition is a much-anticipated highlight of the National Championship week. It offers every participant, regardless of their performance in the main tournament, a chance to win a fantastic major prize with a single, well-executed shot. All registered players in the Handiskins National Championship get one attempt to chip to a designated pin. The player whose ball finishes closest to the hole wins. It’s simple, exciting, and always produces a memorable moment!
Yamaha's Matt Jones was on hand to present Robbie Moule with a brand new cart
A Big Thank You to Yamaha and an Exciting Future Ahead!
For five wonderful years, Yamaha Motor Australia has been the incredibly generous sponsor of the Handiskins, providing a brand-new golf cart as the ultimate prize in the Handiskins Chipping Competition. Their support has added immense value and excitement to the Handiskins National Championship week, and we extend our sincerest gratitude to Yamaha for their fantastic partnership. Many lucky Handiskins participants, like Robbie, have driven away with a top-of-the-line cart thanks to their generosity.
As we celebrate Yamaha's fantastic contribution, we're also thrilled to announce that the Handiskins Chipping Competition will return in 2026 with an exciting new major prize!
Congratulations again to Robbie Moule on his incredible win – proof that in golf, and especially at Handiskins, anything is possible with a bit of skill, a touch of magic and an ounce of luck! We salute your success, Robbie!
