Played annually since 1994, the Counterstroke Golf Classic has raised significant funds for Stroke Foundation to help prevent, treat and beat stroke.

There is a three-day Classic which offers mutually exclusive competitions (4BBB Stableford) in women’s, men’s, and mixed events.

Prizes will be awarded to the winners and runners up of each competition, women’s, men’s and mixed.

Throughout the courses, you'll find novel competitions and activities to bolster your chances to win some exciting prizes.

The Counterstroke Golf Classic occurs bi-annually in March along the Mornington Peninsula and October along the Bellarine Peninsula.  

The 2024 Mornington Peninsula Counterstroke Golf Classic will take place across 3 days on award winning courses.

Day 1 > Wednesday 20 March 2024 at The Dunes Golf Links.

Day 2 > Thursday 21 March 2024 at Sorrento Golf Club.

Day 3 > Friday 22 March 2024 at Flinders Golf Club.

The 2024 Bellarine Counterstroke Golf Classic will take place across 3 days on award winning courses.

Day 1 > Monday 28 October 2024 at 13th Beach Golf Links.

Day 2 > Tuesday 29 October 2024 at Lonsdale Links Golf Course.

Day 3 > Wednesday 30 October 2024 at Curlewis Golf Club.

For further event information head to the home page.

You can take part in one, two or all three days of the Classic. Simply CLICK HERE to secure your ticket to the day or days you would like to play.

No, you do not. Everyone is welcome to play in the Counterstroke Golf Classic!

However, to be eligible to win a prize in the daily women’s, men’s and mixed competitions, you will need a valid GolfLink Number. To find out more about GolfLink numbers, please visit www.golf.org.au/golflink/

The competition format is 4BBB Stableford.  Each playing group is made up of 2 teams of 2 players. All golfers play their own ball, but only one ball (the better ball, or one that scores the highest number of stableford points) counts per pair, per hole.

We encourage you to enter in groups of 4, however if you have a team of 2, we will endeavour to match you up with another pair.

No, you don't. You can purchase a team of 2 or 4 without knowing all your team details.

Once your ticket purchase is complete you will receive an email with instructions on how to provide your player details.

When you do lock in your player details, simply complete the player detail form provided in your confirmation email or get in touch with our team and we can action the updates.

You can purchase tickets a couple of ways, by either purchasing tickets online or downloading an entry form.

Buy tickets online here

You can purchase tickets online for your team of 4, your team of 2 or your own individual ticket. The individual ticket option is for players who are part of a team but wish to purchase their tickets separately. And don't worry, there is a section in the process to include player details, so we can group you together in the draw.

If you don't know all your team details, that is okay. For any changes to your team details or made a mistake? That is also okay. Simply get in touch with us and we can help.

If you choose to download the entry form (which you can complete online or print and scan) please send it to fundraising@strokefoundation.org.au

Download entry form

When you purchase your tickets you will automatically be sent a receipt via email.

Can't find your receipt? No worries! Get in touch with our team and we can send you your receipt.

All player golf carts should be booked via the golf club directly.

Mornington Peninsula:

The Dunes Golf Links: (03) 5985 1334
Sorrento Golf Club: (03) 5984 2226
Flinder Golf Club: (03) 5989 0583

Bellarine Peninsular:

Curlewis Golf Club: (03) 5251 1111
Lonsdale Links Golf Course: (03) 5258 1955
Barwon Heads Golf Club: (03) 5255 6255 

Mornington Peninsula:

There is a range of accommodation available along the Mornington Peninsula, including at or near our exclusive golf clubs. 

• The Dunes Golf Club
• Fairways Resort
• Flinders Hotel  

Visit Mornington Peninsula for more accommodation options.

Follow the coastline from Melbourne via Frankston to access Port Phillip bayside towns (Mt Eliza, Mornington, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento, Portsea). To access villages alongside Westernport Bay (Tyabb, Hastings, Flinders), take the M1 linked with the Western Port Highway. 

For a faster journey (60 minutes) take the M1 and join the Eastlink tollway.

Jump on a metropolitan train service (running every 15-20 minutes) from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne to Frankston, then connect through Hastings to Stony Point on Westernport Bay. 

Buses travel from Melbourne to all areas and local bus routes operate around each Mornington Peninsula village. 

For detailed information on timetables and costs for trains and buses, please contact Public Transport Victoria on (in Australia only) 1800 800 007 or visit ptv.vic.gov.au

Searoad Ferries depart daily from Sorrento Pier and Queenscliff Harbour, every hour on the hour from 7am until 6pm, all year round. Foot passengers, bicycles, cars, towed caravans and trailers, motor homes, motorcycles and truck are all welcome.

Visit Searoad Ferries for more information.

Prizes are still being finalised, however, there will be an array of prizes to be won on each day for novelty competitions, women’s, men’s, and mixed events (both winners and runners up prizes) and raffles.

Mornington Peninsula:

Pairs playing at Flinders Golf Club will be eligible to compete for the prestigious Sir John Holland Cup. The Cup is awarded to the pair with the highest score across all divisions (men's, women's and mixed). 

To be eligible to take part, both players must have a valid GolfLink number.

Bellarine Peninsula:

Pairs playing at Barwon Heads Golf Club will be eligible to compete for the prestigious John Gourlay Cup. The Cup is awarded to the pair with the highest score across all divisions (men's, women's and mixed). 

To be eligible to take part, both players must have a valid GolfLink number.

Mornington Peninsula:

Pairs playing at Sorrento Golf Club and Flinders Golf Club with the same partner will be automatically entered in the two-day 4Ball Aggregate Event playing for the Tamie Fraser Shield, proudly sponsored by Wisewould Mahony. The Tamie Fraser shield is awarded to the pair with the highest score, across all divisions (men's, women's and mixed). 

Bellarine Peninsula:

Pairs playing at Lonsdale Links Golf Course and Curlewis Golf Club with the same partner will be automatically entered in the two-day 4Ball Aggregate Event playing for the Tamie Fraser Shield, proudly sponsored by Wisewould Mahony. The Tamie Fraser shield is awarded to the pair with the highest score, across all divisions (men's, women's and mixed). 

To be eligible to take part, both players must have a valid GolfLink number.

Yes. All donations $2 and over are tax deductible.

Absolutley! All donations are welcome. You can donate online here.

If you are no longer able to attend your event day you will be eligible for a refund on the following basis:

• 7 days prior to event - full refund (less 5% processing fee).
  Up to 72 hours prior to event - 50% refund (less 5% processing fee).
  Within 72 hours of event - no refund available.

To avoid this, please endeavour to secure a replacement player. Requests should be made in writing to fundraising@strokefoundation.org.au 

Refunds may take up to 30 days to be processed. Donations are not refundable.

Cancellation policy

Should we need to cancel the Counterstroke Golf Classic due to COVID-19, dangerous weather or any other unforeseen circumstances, we agree to refund the full cost of your booking. Please note that donations are not refundable.