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Sibson, currently playing off scratch, said he heads into the events without any major expectations but with plenty of national pride. Photos supplied
Burdekin golfer Scott Sibson has been selected to represent both Queensland and Australia at a series of tournaments across October and November this year.
Sibson, 56, will pull on Queensland’s maroon at the Australian Senior Amateur at Bribie Island Golf Club from 14th-16th October.
He will then represent Australia in a biennial Senior Trans-Tasman Match against New Zealand in Brisbane on 19th-20th October, before travelling to Macau for the Asia Pacific Golf Championship from 25th-27th November.
One of the Asia’s premier team and individual events for senior male golfers, the Asia Pacific Golf Championship will pit Sibson against some of the best senior golfers in the region, with the winner earning an exemption into The R&A Senior Amateur Championship.
He admitted the achievement came quicker than expected.
“It has been a goal of mine to play for Australia since last year when I started playing the state events. I never realised it would happen so quickly though,” he said.
“I have had a few mates who have been involved in these tournaments, and I thought if I played well then I would be a chance to maybe make the Australia v New Zealand team—but to be able to play in the Asia Pacific Championship is a real highlight.”
Sibson’s selection follows a stellar two years on the links, winning domestic tournaments in Townsville and on the Gold Coast in 2025 before making his Australian debut at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in South Africa earlier this year.
Further success in senior amateur events across the country has culminated in a second-place Golf Australia senior amateur ranking for the full-time accountant, ultimately earning him state and national team selection.
Sibson, currently playing off scratch, said he heads into the events with no expectations but plenty of national pride.
“I really have no idea how we will go in any of these team events as it is the first time,” he said.
“I just hope I can perform well as I am very proud to be able to say that I have represented Australia. I feel I am a very patriotic Aussie.”
With the achievement comes gratitude for those who have supported Sibson along the way.
“I would like to thank my wife Donna because without her support, none of this would ever have happened. She has given me the confidence to have a go,” he said.
“I also must thank my staff for their support, as I do tend to spend a considerable amount of time away from the office.”
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