18 - 24 FEBRUARY 2019

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY The Coca-Cola QLD PGA Championship once The course proper boasts manicured Our aim with this tournament was always to again returns to our wonderful club for 2019, undulating bent grass greens and kikuyu engage the local community and leave behind and we are proud to have now hosted this fairways, while many gardens through the a golfing legacy. I am pleased to see this come event for the 10th time. Open for play at the layout enhance the journey. Tree lined to fruition with a very healthy MyGolf program present site in April 1938 after relocation fairways combined with strategic bunkering in operation at City Club. from Willowburn (Toowoomba North), City provide a golfing challenge for all levels of Golf Club has evolved into its current layout. golfer while panoramic views over the city A tournament like the Queensland PGA The course is a challenging par 70 over rising later in the round may relax the player prior Championship could not go ahead, and terrain from West Creek which transverses the to final holes. Accuracy off the tee will be certainly not for this period of time, without course and impacts on five of the eighteen rewarded, wayward shots will inevitably be Gavin Kirkman the vision and commitment of the Club’s holes. penalised! committee and management. I would like to On behalf of the PGA of , I’d personally thank Club President Ed Britnell The magnificent contemporary clubhouse, First time visitors to the City Golf Club should like to welcome you to City Golf Club in and General Manager Peter Constance for incorporating multi-faceted function and be prepared for a great golfing and social Toowoomba for the Coca-Cola Queensland their hard work over the past 10 tournaments. seminar facilities, opened in August 2000 and experience encompassing fine dining and PGA Championship presented by Toowoomba recently renovated, welcomes members, their accommodation, first class facilities, friendly Regional Council. As befitting a celebration of this magnitude, guests and visitors to the City Golf Club. The and courteous staff, and of course quality golf. we have assembled a field of tremendous Club, a multi-award winning entity, enjoys 2019 marks a very special milestone for the talent. Amongst the 156 players we have and actively fosters the reputation of being Welcome to the Qld PGA Championship for tournament, City Golf Club and the PGA as seven former champions teeing it up; Peter the friendliest club on the Darling Downs and 2019. Enjoy the experience. we celebrate the 10th consecutive staging Senior, , , , surrounding areas. The clubhouse provides of the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia , Darren Beck and defending a grandstand view of the finishing hole, a Ed Britnell tournament at City Golf Club. champion Daniel Fox. Some of Australia’s best 406 meter dog-leg par 4 to a well bunkered, Club President. known golfing names will also be here this double tiered green protected by West Creek. Toowoomba and City Golf Club are the week chasing their first Queensland PGA title; This hole is of course the signature hole of longest serving current hosts of an ISPS , , the City Golf Club and is one of the many HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia tournament along with a host of other players. completed holes of architect Ross Watson’s and the longevity of this relationship is a redevelopment master plan for the course. testament to the hardworking teams at City Once again the City Golf Club lay-out is Golf Club, the PGA and Tour. presented in excellent condition and we thank City Golf Club has in the past hosted many Course Super John Halter and his team for the major events including the Queensland We have all shared many very special hard work they have put in to this week. PGA, Queensland State Men’s and Women’s memories together, witnessing some world Amateur titles as well State and National class players win the tournament including We’d like to extend a sincere thank you Level School Championships. The club PGA Tour player (2009), to major sponsors Coca-Cola Amatil also remains a popular venue for district, Japan Tour winner (2013), and Toowoomba Regional Council; your corporate and charity events throughout European Tour player (2015) and of continued support of this event enables us each and every year. course our defending champion Daniel Fox. to bring professional sport to the people of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs region. However, at times the Queensland PGA Championship has served as a welcome Finally, thank you to all of the volunteers who Ed Britnell reprieve to everyday life for the residents of are with us this week. This event really would Toowoomba who showed tremendous grit not be possible without your support. in bouncing back from devastating floods in 2011. Good luck and best wishes to everyone involved with the Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship presented by Toowoomba Regional Council.

Gavin Kirkman Welcome CEO, PGA of Australia Welcome On behalf of my fellow Councillors and Toowoomba Region residents, I extend a warm welcome to competitors and sponsors ahead of this year’s 2019 Coca Cola Queensland PGA Championship at Schedule of Events Toowoomba City Golf Club. TUESDAY 19TH FEB SATURDAY 23RD FEB On a celebratory note, the Championships mark 10 years at the City Golf Club this Cr Paul Antonio Free Ladies Golf Clinic Round 3 of the Championship year. This is a fine achievement and an 9.30am at driving range tee off from 8am endorsement of the hard work of all organisers and supporters. regional economies across Australia. Corporate Pro Am VIP Marquee Thank you for visiting the Toowoomba Arrival from 11am for 12.30 start 11am- 3pm The Toowoomba Region is a community full of Region. I wish you the best of luck in the includes food and beverage package rich traditions and bold ambitions, especially tournament. in the sporting arena. WEDNESDAY 20TH FEB Please enjoy your stay in our beautiful region. Sex and Chocolate We are fortunate to have top-class sporting, We look forward to welcoming you back in Free Junior Clinic Show starts 7.30pm - Free Entry recreation and accommodation facilities, such the future. 3.30pm at driving range · as the amenities at the City Golf Club, to cater for state and national level competitions. Cr Paul Antonio Championship Pro Am SUNDAY 24TH FEB Toowoomba is well versed in hosting top Mayor, Toowoomba Regional Council Arrival from 10am for 11.30 Start Round 4 of the Championship flight sporting fixtures and catering to the tee off from 8am needs of competitors, support staff, sponsors Past Champions Dinner and sports fans. arrival from 6.30pm VIP Marquee I encourage visitors to explore some of the 11am-4pm unique areas on the city’s doorstep, including THURSDAY 21ST FEB includes food and beverage package a host of regional golf courses. Round 1 of the Championship 2019 Champion Crowned The strength of our region can be found in tee off from 6.30am 18th Green, approx. 3.30pm our people, our natural assets and our natural advantages. FRIDAY 22ND FEB The region has undergone significant change Round 2 of the Championship in recent years. We have been fortunate to tee off from 6.30am secure unprecedented investment in the region which is delivering tangible lifestyle THF QLD PGA Championship Mini and employment benefits to the community. Golf Corporate Challenge 5pm start Our diverse economy, low unemployment rate, continued economic growth and Rock the Ages Concert business confidence are the envy of other Show starts 8.30pm - Tickets $30 Live & Free

PlayerPETER SENIOR DOB: 31/07/1959 Turned Pro: 1978 Victories: 27 x PGA Tour of Australasia victories, 4 x European Tour victories, 3 x MARK HENSBY victories and 1 victory on the DOB: 29/6/1971 European Seniors Tour Turned Pro: 1995 Needing no introduction, Peter is the all time Victories: 2005 leading money winner on the ISPS HANDA february 23rd 7.30pm (European Tour), 2004 John Deer Classic (US PGA Tour of Australasia. A 27 time winner on Sex & Tour), 2003 Henrico County Open (Web.com home soil, the Queenslander has won the Back by popular demand QLD PGA Championship in 1987 as well as CHOCOLATE Tour), 2000 Carolina Classic (Web.com Tour), R&B Motown Group 1998 Forte Smith Classic (Web.com Tour). when the tournament was played in Book your table today! conjunction with the Australian PGA Having grown up in Tamworth NSW, Mark’s Championship in 2010. career quickly turned to the United States where he won the first of three events on the Having turned professional in 1978, Peter has Web.com Tour at the 1998 Forte Smith Classic. won tournaments around the world in five In 2001 Mark made it onto the PGA TOUR and separate decades, a feat achieved by very few after a challenging start to his time on the “Big players anywhere in the world. Another Show”, Mark found his feet in 2004 winning the amazing achievement is his longevity in the . The following year Mark sport which has seen him win the Australian rock the ages poster.pdf 1 20/10/2017 3:09 pm made the cut in all four Major Championships PGA, Open and Masters Tournaments after the including a tie for 5th in The Masters and a tie age of 50. Peter’s consistency has been ✭✭ 80’S GLAM SHOW ✭✭ for 3rd in the US Open during the same year as rewarded by winning the ISPS HANDA PGA

recording his first victory on the European Tour Tour of Australasia Order of Merit in 1987, rock the ages poster.pdf 1 20/10/2017 3:09 pm at the Scandinavian Masters. 1989 and 1993, and he has represented Australia in the on two occasions ✭✭ 80’S GLAM SHOW ✭✭ Mark climbed to a career high of 27th on the as he has also done for the International Team Official World Golf Rankings which saw him in the . play in the 2005 President’s Cup team, before his career was cut short due to injuries. While Peter continues to record victories on the FRIDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY Mark attempted a comeback to the PGA TOUR Ladbrokes Legends Tour and has returned to in 2017 this was cut short when he was Toowoomba to play in the QLD PGA SHOW STARTS AT 8.30PM suspended after he failed to provide a sample Championship to celebrate the 10th for drug testing. With that behind him, Mark anniversary of the tournament being played has once again turned his attention to in the Garden City. TICKETS $30 professional golf making the cut at the NSW Open and pre-qualifying for the at the end of 2018. This is Mark Hensby’s first trip to the QLD PGA Championship at City ...plus many more Golf Club.

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Membership valid to 31/12/2019. Membership payment due by 31/03/2019. Available for new members only. DANIEL FOX DOB: 5/11/1976 Turned Pro: 2003 Victories: 2018 QLD PGA Championship, 2015 WA Open Player The defending champion this week, Daniel was humbled to win the Coca-Cola QLD PGA Championship; his second victory on the ISPS PRESENTS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia. Heading into the final round three shots behind Aaron Price PETER LONARD and Josh Younger, Daniel recorded a final DOB: 17/07/1967 round of 65 to hold off Mathew Millar and QLD Turned Pro: 1989 by just one shot. Latest Victories: 2007 Australian PGA Daniel began his golfing journey in the Championship, 2004 Australian PGA American collegiate system before he turned CHAMPIONSHIP Championship, 2005 MCI Heritage (PGA Tour), professional and recorded victories on mini 2004 New South , 2004 Australian tours in 2006 and 2007. Returning to Australia Open, 2003 Australian Open, 2002 Australian in 2011, Daniel found a home on ISPS HANDA C E MiniO R GolfN G Masters, 2002 Australian PGA Championship PGA Tour of Australasia where he went on to P O R L L E A T E C H A (tied with ), 2001 PGA Tour of win his state open. Australasia Tour Championship, 2000 South Since then Daniel has spent time competing Australian Open, 1997 on the in Europe , returned Peter joined the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of home to win in Toowoomba before securing Australasia in 1989 before focusing his his card for 2019. attention on the European Tour in 1991 and Welcome back to our defending champion – 1992. Sidelined with Ross River Fever in 1993 Daniel Fox. and 1994 and having completed the PGA Trainee Program, Peter worked as the Club Professional at Oatlands Golf Club for three years. Making a return to tournament golf in 1996 he went on the notch up his first professional victory on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia in 1997, in doing so claiming the 96/97 Order of Merit. He returned to the European Tour where he competed until 2002 when he joined the PGA TOUR. In 2003, Lonard made the International Team for the Presidents Cup and again in 2005, aided by his breakthrough PGA TOUR victory at the 2005 MCI Heritage. Having recently turned 50, Peter has been mixing his time between Web.com Tour, ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia, Champions Tour and Ladbrokes Legends Tour. This week marks Peter’s third trip to the QLD PGA Championship at City Golf Club. Profiles watch the

ANDREW DODT DOB: 26/1/1986 PlayerTurned Pro: 2007 Latest Victories: 2015 QLD PGA (European Tour), 2014 QLD Open, 2010 in style from the (European Tour) Having grown up in Gatton just down the road, Andrew has been a favourite son of the Darling Downs and his return to the QLD PGA Championship at City Golf Club provides a VIP MARQUEE! local hope. After turning professional in 2007, Andrew found himself a home on the Asia Tour for his first three seasons as a professional. However his victory in the 2010 Avantha Masters which was co-sanctioned by the European Tour, launched his career. Now with a full European Tour card, Andrew began his rise up the world rankings getting to his highest position of 105th in the world. After a sound performance on the European Tour, his first win on home soil came at the 2014 which was shortly followed up by another co-sanctioned victory on the Asian and European Tours at the 2015 True Thailand Classic. With a top-10 finish in the 2018 and strong results at the Queens Cup on the Asian Tour and the recent Australian Open, the QLD PGA Championship SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2019 SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2019 could be the event to get Andrew Dodt back in TICKETS ONLY $50 TICKETS ONLY $100 the winner’s circle. INCLUDES: 5 FREE DRINKS AND CANAPE ALL INCLUSIVE BEVERAGES AND SERVICE FROM 11AM - 3PM CANAPE SERVICE FROM 11AM - 3PM Profiles IN THE 2019 COCA-COLA QUEENSLAND P.G.A CHAMPIONSHIP Negotiating the first 5 holes of the City Golf HolesClub layout without sustaining too much to watch Quite a strong finishing damage to your score is crucial to the start This hole has proven to be HOLEhole particularly 18 into the wind. Add to that of your round. Many players have found HOLE 16 possibly the most pivotal hole on the golf the pressure of trying to close out the themselves on the back foot early in the course. During the victory of Anthony tournament under the watchful eyes of round on these holes, and had to work hard Summers in 2014 an eagle via a holed iron hundreds of spectators, and you have an from there just to post a reasonable score. shot from in the trees right of the fairway set exciting and punishing finishing hole. This up a two shot victory. Just one year later Ryan hole has been the scene of many exciting After the first 5 holes the course does start to Fox nearly holed his tee shot on this shortish sudden death playoffs and high drama over present the player with some good scoring par four to set up an eagle and a two shot the years. opportunities, mixed in with some difficult victory, following another eagle on the Par 5 holes, where players have come unstuck. 17th hole. The key to this hole is once again a well- positioned drive, as finding the trees will These are our five most crucial holes to watch. While the 16th does present a scoring usually mean laying-up short of the creek opportunity, the slope of the fairway and just short of the green. The drive can be quite Matt & Chris Britnell tight dogleg can cause problems for any daunting particularly when the wind blows After a bit of a let-up on wayward player, with many rounds ruined on from the south-east as the player will feel holesHOLE 6 through 9 8, hole number 9 presents this hole. that his ball is getting pushed towards the a stiff challenge. Off the tee, a well-shaped out of bounds which creeps in down the left driver into the narrowest part of the fairway The key to the 16th hole is once again the tee side of the fairway, whilst aiming further right can set up a good birdie opportunity, but it shot. Longer hitters will be taking on the is difficult due to the large gum trees not far can be hard to find the narrow part of the corner and trying to drive the ball as close to from the tee on the right side. Once on the fairway at around that length. Many players the green as possible, while the shorter or fairway it is crucial to find the correct level will take a fairway metal or hybrid from the less confident players will face a tricky tee of the green, as a large step in the putting tee in order to find the fairway, but this will shot trying to place the ball in the narrow, surface makes putting from the wrong level often leave a mid-iron from the fairway with sloping fairway at the entry to the dogleg. very difficult. the ball above the feet to a well -protected Any miss to the right will leave the player green. Par here is a good score. struggling to make par. We look forward to another exciting and action-packed event this year.

Possibly one of the easiest HOLE 17A comparatively generous Hope to see you there, HOLEholes on the golf10 course, players will be driving hole, this uphill par 5 presents a disappointed with a par, however a missed golden scoring opportunity for the players. It Matt & Chris Britnell fairway coupled with a treacherously sloping is important however on this hole to take Head Professionals green means that care must be taken placing your medicine if you miss into the wrong City Golf Club the approach shot. Don’t be surprised to see spots. Compounding an error off the tee some three putts to any of the front hole while trying to chase a birdie has often led to positions. disaster, while short siding yourself in the deep greenside bunkers will make for an The key to the 10th hole is a well-positioned extremely difficult up and down. tee shot, which makes it much easier to control the distance of the approach shot. Expect the unexpected on the 10th hole. Thanks TO OUR SPONSORS NAMING RIGHTS SPONSOR

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