So it’s easy to see why more than 150 golfers, both pros and amateurs enthusiastically teed off at the annual IC Frith and Associates Insurance Brokers Castle Hill Country Club Pro Am two day golf tournament recently.
Under a perfect blue sky on Castle Hill Country Club’s championship golf course, competitive teams including some of Australia’s leading touring golfers, local professional Paul Gow and a field of more than 100 amateurs played for the prize money purse of more than $35,000.
The 2013 IC Frith and Associates Insurance Brokers Castle Hill Country Club Pro Am winner was Steven Jeffress from Coffs Harbour with a four under par.
Steven will compete in July at the 2013 British Open Championships in Scotland. Joint runners up were Ed Steadman and David VanRaalte and in third place was Adam Groom, all from NSW.
Castle Hill Country Club general manager, Melissa Ellis said: “Our two day Pro Am golf tournament was an all-round success, the biggest and best yet, showcasing many talented golfers among our local businesses, many corporate sponsors and partners.
“Celebrities Steve Carfino and Matt Dunning showed off their golfing expertise and putting skills on the green. It was a great community feel with loads of fun and excitement had by all throughout the tournament,” said Ellis.
Castle Hill Country Club will host the historical NSW Open Golf Championships this year from 18-24 November 18 - 24. The tournament will precede the Australian Open to be played at Royal Sydney Golf Club.
Castle Hill Country Club is one of Sydney’s leading private golf clubs and is recognised among the top 100 golf courses in Australia.
