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Golf Classic
29/30 November 2025
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Skyline - Principal Sponsor
The first Skyline Golf Classic was held in 1979. The tournament has been continuously sponsored by Skyline Enterprises ever since, reflecting the strong ties created by Hylton Hensman, who initially served as both a founding shareholder of Skyline Enterprises and a driving force behind the golf club's relocation to the Kelvin Peninsula in the 1970's, in plain view of the Skyline Gondola.
We believe this to be one of the longest continuous sports sponsorships within New Zealand.
In 2023 the tournament refocussed as a Charity event to support those charities operating in the Whakatipu basin.
Current Format
The tournament is a two-day pairs tournament. The scores from day 1 and 2 are added together to determine the winners.
The field is limited to 120 teams (240 players).
The next event is scheduled for 28/29 November 2026. More information will be updated in early 2026. Watch this page.
Over the 40+ years there have been a number of different tournament formats however over the past few years we have had the following:
Saturday – Day 1: Better Ball Stableford. This format takes the best score between the pair from each hole.
Sunday – Day 2 – Combined Stableford. The individual scores of both players are added together at the conclusion of the round. This is then added to the Saturday team score.
The 2025 Charity
LDHF is a Charitable Trust that enables the community to support the Lakes District Hospital to go beyond its immediate needs and include enhancements and additional items prioritised by the Foundation and Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora.
Follow the work of the Foundation on its new website here.
2025 Results
What a cracker of a Skyline weekend! Another outstanding Classic is done and dusted — with just enough weather thrown in to test both our spirits and our umbrellas (and perhaps send a few of us looking for the nearest warming remedy!).
A massive congratulations to this year’s well-earned champions, Jamie and Marcus Kirk. After roughly ten attempts at the title — and at least one painful runner-up finish along the way — their consistency across both days finally delivered the win. Proof that persistence really does pay off!
The full final standings are available at this link.
It’s with great honour, on behalf of both Skyline Queenstown and Queenstown Golf Club Organising Committee, to share that the 2025 Skyline Charity Classic has raised an incredible $46,000 for the Lakes District Hospital Foundation.
This year’s contribution also means that, over the past three years, participants in the refocussed Skyline Charity Classic have donated a remarkable $102,000 to three worthy community causes throughout the Whakatipu basin.
And for those already thinking ahead… lock in 28–29 November 2026.
There are plenty of exciting conversations ahead about how this iconic weekend continues to grow and give back to our Queenstown community — all with the wonderful support of the team at Skyline Queenstown
2025 Supporting Partners
