THE Stig Family Charity Golf Day held at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club returns on Sunday, 4 January 2026 and registrations are now open.
The day will once again be played as a four-person Ambrose, with $25 entry per person, which includes a barbecue lunch prepared by the Nambucca Heads Lions Club.
Tee-off times are available at 8:00am and 10:30am, with registrations taken through the club’s Pro Shop.
“Whether you think you are a skilled golfer or not, all are welcome,” golf day co-organiser Raelene Squires told News Of The Area.
The organisers emphasise that the day is more about participation, fun, friendship and community spirit than golfing ability.
“Beginners, seasoned players, and everyone in between are warmly encouraged to come along and enjoy themselves.
“The event offers a wide range of prizes to reward participants’ efforts, including the ever-popular fancy dress/best dressed category, which always brings colour and laughter to the fairways.
“Spectators and families are welcome to attend and soak up the cheerful atmosphere.”
Off the course, fundraising continues with an auction at around 1:00pm.
This year’s auction includes a two-person camping swag; a 4WD 20-litre fridge/freezer; two entries into the Chairman’s Marquee for the Coffs Harbour Gold Cup; tickets from the Nambucca District Jockey Club; and many more generously donated items.
Alongside the auction, there will also be raffles and a trading table.
The Stig Family Charity Golf Day is a community tradition supporting childhood cancer research.
For the Stig family, the charity golf day is a living tribute and a legacy of love.
Previously known as the Elly Stig Charity Golf Day, the event continues to honour the memory of Elly Stig, who tragically passed away from a rare form of leukaemia in 1993, at just 11 months old.
For the community, it is a chance to gather, have fun, and make a meaningful contribution towards improving the lives of children and families facing cancer.
Having begun 32 years ago as a small family-driven tribute, today the golf day has grown into a remarkable annual tradition that attracts participants from across the district and beyond.
Since its inception in 1994, the charity day has raised $475,500 for the Children’s Cancer Institute, supporting vital research into safer and more effective treatments for childhood cancers.
By Andrea FERRARI
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