Frequently Asked Questions
WHY IS THE JACK NEWTON CELEBRITY CLASSIC PLAYED AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR?
Always played in December – the timing is right for the event’s format – emphasis being placed on enjoyment and meeting lots of interesting people from all walks of life. Businessmen, celebrities and professionals alike are ready to wind down after the year that has preceded and there is usually plenty of banter and discussion.
WHY THIS VENUE?
What better place to wind down than at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. The relaxed atmosphere entices even the odd sceptic to participate in the fun, with some not too serious golf thrown in.
WHO BENEFITS?
Proceeds donated to Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) are used for the development of junior golf. With sponsorship by JNJG all States benefit through the Srixon International Junior Classic at Cessnock. JNJG has Charitable Fundraising Authority Number 11986. A donation is also made to Diabetes. The Celebrity Classic & Corporate Cup have raised over $6.3 million since 1986 making it one of the largest contributors to junior golf in Australia.
WHAT IS THE FIELD MAKE UP?
Teams of up to 54 of Professionals (men and women), Celebrities, Amateurs and Sponsor’s Representatives.
WHAT ARE THE GOLF EVENTS?
- Individual Pro Purse (men and women)
- Teams Best Ball Par Event
- Singles Par Event
WHAT MEDIA COVERAGE DOES THE CLASSIC GENERATE?
1 hour television documentary on free to air television and up to 3 showings on Fox Sports, radio coverage, significant newspaper coverage, news highlights, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, glossy magazine editorial and photographs.
WHAT HAPPENS SOCIALLY?
Socially the event is an enormous success as it is the only time during the year that such a wide variety of talent and business acumen merge for three or four days in one place to enjoy the golf and entertainment.
HOW BIG IS THE JACK NEWTON CELEBRITY CLASSIC?
Huge. The JNCC is the most high profile golf event of its kind in Australia. The guest list seems to get bigger and better each year, as our guests – sponsors, celebrities, amateurs and professionals – are shown a great time. Word has spread throughout Australia about the event and invitations are much sought after.
HOW TO ENTER OR COMMIT?
Contact through website or email: info@jacknewtongroup.com
SOME PREVIOUS CELEBRITY PARTICIPANTS
Bob Hawke Ian Botham Brian Lara Jeff Dujon Allan Border Geoff Lawson Greg Chapell Pat Rafter John Newcombe Hugh Bowman Susie O’Neill Kieren Perkins Leigh Matthews Michael Voss |
Dermott Brereton Robert Dipierdomenico Wally Lewis Andrew Johns Darren Lockyer Michael O’Connor John Eales Layne Beachley Nikki Hudson Kristy Hinze David Reyne Ray Martin Kerri-Anne Kennerley Dawn Fraser |
Kirk Pengilly James Reyne Glenn Shorrock Shannon Noll Jimeoin Paul Martell Matthew Le Nevez Gyton Grantley Gary Sweet Peter Phelps Glenn Robbins Stephen Curry Bernard Curry Lincoln Lewis |
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL WINNERS
1979 Chris Witcher 1980 Jack Newton/R. Lee 1981 Tim Bell 1982 Rob McNaughton 1983 Peter Senior 1984 Peter Senior 1985 Rodger Davis 1986 Peter Senior 1987 Ian Baker-Finch 1988 Rob Stephens 1989 M. Colandro/J. Woodland 1990 Peter Lonard 1991 Stephen Bennett 1992 Darren Barnes |
1993 Anthony Gilligan 1994 Rob Whitlcok 1995 Anthony Gilligan 1996 Peter Senior/D. Diaz 1997 Ken Druce 1998 John Senden 1999 Nigel Lane/A. Edwards 2000 David Podlich 2001 Peter Senior 2002 Peter Lonard 2003 Nadina Taylor 2004 Lorraine Lambert 2005 Rod Pampling 2006 Aaron Byrnes |
2007 Peter Fowler 2008 Simon Furneaux 2009 Ewan Porter 2010 Leigh McKechnie 2011 Brad Fasher 2012 Brendan Smith 2013 Aron Price 2014 Polly Goldman 2015 Rebecca Artis 2016 Matthew Stieger |