100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

Golfers to shoot for prize money at inaugural par 3 event

Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team.

‘Long-overdue’ tribute installed at riverside park

A new memorial plaque has been established at a central Sunshine Coast park. A plinth and plaque, to recognise Australia's servicewomen, was installed at Cotton More

Call to ban kids under 16 riding e-bikes and e-scooters

Children under the age of 16 will be banned from riding e-mobility devices if the Queensland Government follows sweeping recommendations by a parliamentary committee. And More

Sami Muirhead: the superheroes rescuing families

If you want to meet a real-life icon, you need look no further than local solicitor Lisa Aitken. The mum-of-three just hit an amazing More

B2B: be aware of payday super changes

From July 1 this year, employers will need to pay superannuation guarantee contributions at the same time as wages, rather than weeks or months later. Employers More

Photo of the day: a solitary life

Photographer Lesley Evans captured this solitary Australian White Ibis enjoying Bulcock Beach in the early morning from its perch. If you have a photo of More

Police appeal for help to locate girl

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 12-year-old Sunshine Coast girl, who has been reported missing from Brisbane since February 28. The girl, More

Golfers will take aim at a $20,000 hole-in-one at a new event on the Sunshine Coast.

The cash will be on offer at the inaugural Noosa Hills Par 3 Shootout, at Noosaville on Sunday, February 23.

The 18-hole stableford competition will also include nearest-to-the-pin prizes on every hole, placegetter prizes for scratch and handicap divisions, and $2500 for a course record.

Course CEO Neil Brennan said the event could attract players from interstate.

“The Noosa Hills Par 3 Golf Course is a hidden gem and we are excited to invite players from all over Australia to compete in the shootout,” he said.

“Whether you’re a seasoned pro, aspiring amateur or someone who just loves the game, it’s an event guaranteed to be enjoyed by all.

The picturesque ninth hole, where $20,000 beckons.

“And of course the excitement of winning $20K, if you manage to ace the ninth, is the icing on the cake.

“We can’t to see if someone takes it home: we really hope to see if go off.”

The cash prize will be on offer at the ninth hole, on the north course.

Related story: A ‘hole’ lot of fun at Coast’s newest mini golf course

The course is nestled in bushland off Goldburg Court. It boasts 27 par-3 holes, a 9-hole golf course and an 18-hole mini golf course.

Tee times for the shootout will be from 6am, with $50 entry.

Subscribe to SCN’s free daily news email

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
[scn_go_back_button] Return Home
Share