The Urunga Open drew a strong and diverse field to C.ex Urunga Golf Club on Sunday, 15 March 2026, and the course itself proved a standout performer. After more than 40mm of rain the day before, the sun emerged to reveal a layout in outstanding condition, rewarding good play while still testing the field. The event, proudly sponsored by Anchors Wharf Cafe, delivered a fitting stage for some excellent golf, with Urunga’s David McBaron taking full advantage to claim the overall title with a polished round of 70. He edged out Coffs Harbour’s Daniel Swain on countback, while fellow Coffs Harbour representative Scott Pollard finished third with 72 in the A Grade gross division.
In B Grade gross, Stuart Bell of SGA Golf Club led the way with 89, finishing ahead of Urunga’s Linne Street on 91 and Lyndee Thomas, also from Urunga, with 92. The C Grade gross title went to Urunga’s Wally McGill with 95, while Tricia Ziebell from Macksville secured second place on 101 and Peter Wood, representing Urunga, finished third with 103.
The nett divisions were equally competitive, with Glenn Petersen of Urunga producing one of the rounds of the day to take out A Grade honours with an excellent 69. Clubmate Arthur Hassett followed with 70, while Andrew Petitt, also from Urunga, claimed third with 71. In B Grade, Lyn Bastick (Urunga) secured victory with 71 on countback, narrowly ahead of David McGilvray (Urunga), also on 71, with Lawrie Renshall (Urunga) third on the same score. C Grade nett honours went to Brett Bosbach of Urunga with 73, while Tracey Swanston (Urunga) finished second on 75 and Margaret Gill from Sawtell claimed third with 78.
Nearest the pin prizes were shared across the field, with Peter Drysdale of Urunga taking the honours on the 3rd, Nev Newman from South West Rocks on the 9th, Adam Wood of Bonville on the 12th, Stuart Bell from SGA Golf Club on the 16th, and Dean Hillier, also representing Bonville, claiming the 18th, capping off a day where the combination of sunshine, a superbly presented course and a deep regional field delivered a fitting showcase for one of Urunga’s premier events.
