Pros, amateurs tee off for two days at Rich River

The event attracted some of golf’s most decorated senior golfers and legends of the game, including last year’s winner Peter Lonard, to battle it out for the title and $30,000 in prize money.

Lonard made PGA Legends history by being the first player to shoot 59 — this year, he will be challenged by 79 professionals and other legendary Australian golfers such as Andre Stolz, David McKenzie, Brad Burns, Euan Walters and Mike Harwood.

Thursday’s round was played on the east course and was the same layout as the 2023 NSW Open in pro-am format, where professionals are grouped with amateurs, chiefly from Rich River Golf Club.

Over the two days, amateurs were able to shoot for a brand-new 2025 Mitsubishi GSR Triton in the hole-in-one competition.

The second round on Friday will feature the PGA Legends tournament players only.

“It’s fantastic that we can bring some true legends of Australian golf here to Rich River for the Moama Masters,” Rich River chief executive Shane Gloury said.

Acting PGA Legends tournament co-ordinator Nick Barney highlighted why the Moama Masters got good numbers annually and why the pro players enjoyed the format and hospitality both the town and Rich River Golf Club had to offer.

“Moama Masters is a pivotal point in our 70-tournament schedule; it draws a lot of players in because they really enjoy the feel and tournament structure playing with the amateurs,” he said.

“All the pros come out here and have an enjoyable time over the two days.

“I think Rich River Golf Club do a tremendous job with this event, especially catering to the players, both amateurs and professionals, and it’s why you see so many come back every year.”