Lismore will again feature on the NSW professional golf calendar, with Lismore Workers Golf Club to host a 2026 Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifying event from 26 to 28 July.
The three-day event will begin with a Pro-Am on Sunday, 26 July, followed by two tournament rounds on Monday and Tuesday.
The Lismore event is part of the Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifying Series for Men, which provides a pathway to the Ford NSW Open Championship at The Vintage Golf Club in the Hunter Valley from 12 to 15 November 2026.
Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg said the return of the qualifier reinforced the city’s reputation as a destination for major regional sporting events.
“It’s great to welcome this event back to Lismore. It brings players, officials and visitors to our city, which means more people staying, eating and spending locally, while showcasing everything our region has to offer,” he said.
“It’s also another opportunity to showcase Lismore as a thriving events destination, with the facilities and hospitality to host these high-quality competitions.”
Krieg also acknowledged the work of Lismore Workers Golf Club in preparing for the event.
“Thanks to the club, their staff and volunteers for the dedication to preparing the course and facilities. Their efforts play a key role in attracting events like this, delivering a fantastic experience for competitors and visitors,” he said.
Each regional qualifying event offers a $50,000 prize pool, with the top three non-exempt finishers securing direct entry to the 2026 Ford NSW Open Championship.
Golf NSW tournaments manager Nicole Martin said Lismore remained an important stop on the Regional Qualifying Series.
“Lismore Workers Golf Club is a fantastic venue, and the Northern Rivers community has always been incredibly welcoming to our events,” she said.
“The Regional Qualifiers give players from across the region a genuine opportunity to compete for a place at the NSW Open. Events like this don’t just matter to golfers; they bring visitors, activity and attention to the regions that host them, and the support of Lismore City Council in helping make that happen is something we’re truly grateful for.”
Lismore Workers Golf Club director and head professional Luke Ryan said the club was proud to again host the event and showcase the strength of golf in the region.
“We have a brand-new greenkeeper, Dave Hobday, who is helping build a culture here where nothing is too hard, and we have an outstanding field of players coming to Lismore,” he said.
“We are very lucky to have Lismore City Council and Golf NSW on board, and their support helps make events like this possible.
“Moving forward, junior golf is also a real focus for us in Lismore, so this is a great chance for young and up-and-coming players to come along, watch the professionals up close and be inspired by where the game can take them.”
The 2026 Regional Qualifying Series will also visit Teven, Coffs Harbour, South West Rocks, Catalina and Queanbeyan.
Further event details will be announced in July.
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