Organisers said the number of entries was a testament to the success of the annual event with more than 250 golfers teeing off for the stroke competition alone. 

Women’s golf spokeswoman Narelle Harrison said the event has always been popular and attracted good crowds. 

“It’s a hugely popular event,” Harrison said.

“And the course was in great condition.” 

The men’s committee, headed by “captain Mungo” and Keith Mayoh run the event and were congratulated on their efforts. 

Harrison joked the men’s committee was also highly praised for cooking a barbecue lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

It was an excellent turnout for the club, which Harrison said was largely made up of local golfers. 

“It was a strong showing from the locals, with a handful of visitors involved,” she said.

The men’s champion from the 36-hole main event was taken out by a visitor in Gary Cook. 

Cook shot 149, just one stroke ahead of runner-up Dean Cartwright. 

Mia-Rawlins Cook won the overall women’s event with 168 off the stick over runner-up Maree Hergenhan. 

Harrison said there were  no eagles coming out of the ladies but did see a few birdies scored and was delighted with the friendly nature of the tournament. 

“At Tathra there always is a good atmosphere, it’s just the best club – it just is,” Harrison said. 

“There are lovely people down there and everything they do, they do it well.”

One of the challenges golfers faced was a king tide that saw water come on to the course at the fourth. 

“I do recall my ball being in casual water at one point,” Harrison said.  

“But we get a drop out of that, we don’t have to hit it from the water,” she said with a laugh. 

However, she said the course has brilliant drainage as it rests on the sandy base and is terrific for play, even in the wet. 

So it’s no surprise some rainy patches earlier in the week didn’t deter golfers from the four days of play, but Harrison said it did ensure the grass was lush. 

“The rain makes the grass grow so quickly, but the greensmen did a great job keeping the fairways down,” she said.