Three Rockhampton Tradies have taken home this year’s X-League Aus/NZ Championship title which took place at Geelong last month.
This was the 12th annual X-League competition which is biggest tournament of its kind in the Pacific, playing out across nine seasons during the year.
On 24 and 25 August, 25 finalists from 8 teams from as far as Christchurch and Perth descended upon Geelong to represent their states for the Saturday event, followed by a traditional golf day on Sunday at one of Victoria’s most recognisable courses, The Sands Torquay, for an 18-hole, Ambrose-style game.
When it came to the day of the Championship rounds, it was clear that childhood golfers-turned indoor golf fanatics, Scott Simpson, Sean Padget and Justin Hooper’s dedication to a weekly hit had paid off.
“It feels unreal to get as far as we did and to take the win home is an amazing achievement,” Scott said. “We got to a point in the finals where we knew it was in the bag. It was a feeling I’ve never experienced and it has spurred me on to get there again. Go Rocky!”
This was the 12th annual X-League competition which is biggest tournament of its kind in the Pacific, playing out across nine seasons during the year.
On 24 and 25 August, 25 finalists from 8 teams from as far as Christchurch and Perth descended upon Geelong to represent their states for the Saturday event, followed by a traditional golf day on Sunday at one of Victoria’s most recognisable courses, The Sands Torquay, for an 18-hole, Ambrose-style game.
When it came to the day of the Championship rounds, it was clear that childhood golfers-turned indoor golf fanatics, Scott Simpson, Sean Padget and Justin Hooper’s dedication to a weekly hit had paid off.
“It feels unreal to get as far as we did and to take the win home is an amazing achievement,” Scott said. “We got to a point in the finals where we knew it was in the bag. It was a feeling I’ve never experienced and it has spurred me on to get there again. Go Rocky!”
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“The championship weekend was outstanding. We streamed each stage of the event so family and friends back home could show their support,” she said.
“Rocky’s X-Golf officially hosts Australia’s best players in indoor golf – and I couldn’t be prouder of the team!”
“The championship weekend was outstanding. We streamed each stage of the event so family and friends back home could show their support,” she said.
“Rocky’s X-Golf officially hosts Australia’s best players in indoor golf – and I couldn’t be prouder of the team!”
X-Golf’s Nick Treble said he was delighted to bring the Pacific’s biggest indoor golf competition to Geelong to showcase what the region offers when it comes to having a hit.
“Geelong is somewhat of a golfer’s Mecca. There are 12 outdoor courses here with beautiful scenery, plus an enthusiastic community of players all around, many of whom are regulars at X-Golf.”
“We were thrilled to hold the Championships in Geelong. I’m passionate about shining a light on the sport and to do that in our flagship city is extra special,” he said.
“Geelong is somewhat of a golfer’s Mecca. There are 12 outdoor courses here with beautiful scenery, plus an enthusiastic community of players all around, many of whom are regulars at X-Golf.”
“We were thrilled to hold the Championships in Geelong. I’m passionate about shining a light on the sport and to do that in our flagship city is extra special,” he said.
With 3.5 million Aussies playing a form of golf last year, indoor golf’s popularity has soared. In fact, X-League has grown to host over 1,000 competitors across the Pacific since 2012.
You can learn more about X-League and find an X-Golf location near you at www.xgolf.com.au/x-league/player-hub/
You can learn more about X-League and find an X-Golf location near you at www.xgolf.com.au/x-league/player-hub/
