The Midwinter (Blackheath) Medal

A 36 hole handicap stroke event for all grades played over two rounds. First round handicap applies. Ties will be decided by countback.

The trophy is currently donated by our Honorary Life Member, Bruce Richter.

First Round – Saturday, 11 September
Second Round – Saturday, 18 September

Click here to see the final Leaderboard.

History of the Event

The oldest Honour Board event in the Club (and one of the oldest competitions in Australian Golf) the Blackheath Medal was completed at the Club during May. The Medal is a 36 Hole Stroke nett event and has been played since 1898. It is often referred to as the Blackheath Medal but it’s correct name is the Midwinter Medal in accordance with the wish of the donor, Alfred Schacht of the Royal Blackheath Golf Club in London, the medal was a gift from a member from the oldest golf Club in England to the first golf club in Brisbane.