Sport
4 March, 2025
Sell-out for Outback Masters golf swansong
Since the concept was born, the Outback Masters has captured the imaginations of golfers nationwide.
Outback Queensland’s iconic amateur golf event has sold out four months ahead of its tee-off.
A win in this year’s Outback Queensland Masters – which will finish in 2025 – could be life-changing for an amateur golfer.
The competition boasts a million-dollar hole-in-one challenge, along with a guaranteed $10,000 nearest the pin prize and multiple $10,000 hole-in-one opportunities.
Since the concept was born, the Outback Masters has captured the imaginations of amateur and social golfers nationwide.
The event takes players on a journey through the landscapes, legends, and hospitality of Outback Queensland, offering the world’s largest amateur golfing prize pool.
The 2025 Outback Masters is “Taking golf to the Gulf,” spanning over 1900 kilometres across six consecutive weekends from June 21 to July 27.
The tour starts in Mitchell before travelling to Augathella, Blackall, Alpha and Richmond before finishing in Karumba.
Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said the outcomes for the communities hosting events would be better than an ace on the course.
“It is wonderful to see a sell-out for the finale of this event, with people coming from across the country to celebrate both golf and Outback Queensland,” he said.
“Tourism and Events Queensland has supported this event concept from the beginning, and it has brought welcome boosts to local economies right around Outback Queensland.
“I encourage visitors to explore far and wide while they are following the golfing trail later this year, there is so much to experience and explore, from rugged national parks and stunning gorges to World Heritage-listed fossil fields, historic towns and iconic dining experiences.”
Golf Australia’s Queensland manager Luke Bates said he was delighted that the team’s work was rewarded with a sell-out success.
“Support from local golf clubs and their members who so eagerly embraced the Masters has been integral to this success,” he said.
“It could not have been staged without assistance from Maranoa Regional Council, Shire of Murweh, Blackall Tambo Regional Council, Barcaldine Regional Council, Richmond Shire Council and Carpentaria Shire.”
2025 SCHEDULE
Mitchell – June 21 & 22
Augathella – June 28 & 29
Blackall – July 5 & 6
Alpha – July 12 & 13
Richmond – July 19 & 20
Karumba – July 25, 26, & 27