South Pacific Golf Classic New Caledonia
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South Pacific Golf Classic New Caledonia September 11th - 16th Four round pro-am tournament -$60,000 professional prize money- Great amateur prizes. World class beach front accommodation at an amazing new golf resort Limited opportunity for only 40 overseas amateurs to take part in this unique pro-am tournament The inaugural Sheraton Deva Legends South Pacific Classic will take place 11th to 16th of September in New Caledonia. This international pro-am tournament will be played over 4 rounds on two excellent golf courses and is part of the Australasian PGA Legends Tour Who can play The field will be made up of approximately 40 professionals and 80 amateurs. We have only 40 spots available for overseas amateur golfers to compete in this event , the tournament is open to men or women, all amateurs must have a current handicap, the handicap limits are 27 for men and 30 for women. As part of the Australasian PGA Legends tour this a great opportunity for amateurs to play with some of the house hold names of professional golf at an exotic location in a relaxed atmosphere. The Australasian Legends Tour has over 60 tournaments in 2017 which are played in Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji and New Caledonia. It’s not hard to see why the tour is so popular when you have former British Open, USPGA, Australian & NZ Open’s and PGA Championship winners playing in the events. Players such as Ian Baker Finch, Peter Senior, Simon Owen, Rodger Davis, Mike Harwood, Peter Fowler and Wayne Grady, all have been world class professionals winning numerous major championships around the globe over the past 40 years, they are just some of the top names that play regularly on the Legend Tour. The Tournament The first two rounds of the tournament will be played at the fantastic new Sheraton Deva championship course in Bourail, then a day off to travel back to Noumea followed by the final two rounds at Tina golf course. All competitors will play the four rounds of the tournament. There will be one professional and 3 amateurs in each group for the first 3 rounds then the final round will a seeded draw on score with the leading two pros paired with the leading two amateurs and so forth through the field. Professionals: 72 hole gross AUD$60,000 prize money Amateurs: 72 hole Stableford for all players 72-hole gross, for handicaps 9 and under Daily prizes Teams best ball with the professional on first 3 rounds 5 Star Luxury Accommodation Accommodation for the first three nights will be at the newly opened $250 million Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa which is located at Bourail, a leisurely 2 hours’ drive north of Noumea Airport. This exceptional beachfront resort has 180 rooms, suites & bungalow’s, 15 kilometres of white sand beach, amazing food and plenty of activates for the non-golfers. On day four we transfer to New Caledonia’s capital Noumea where you will spend 3 nights at the beautiful water front Le Meridien Hotel. The Grand Casino is next door and the hotel is only 10 minutes from downtown shopping area and Tina golf course. Le Meridien Hotel & Grand Casino- Noumea, luxury on the beach and only 10 minutes from down town. Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa , 5 Star luxury beach front resort with international golf course The Golf Courses The Sheraton Deva championship golf course is part of the fantastic Sheraton resort & Spa. The excellent new Dye Design golf course is one of the best in the South Pacific, great layout, beautiful condition and very playable for all golfers. The Tina course is situated pretty much in down town Noumea (South of France in the Pacific) The course is a very picturesque undulating design and a good challenge that everyone will enjoy. This course has hosted an Australasian PGA tour event for the past 9 years. How to get to New Caledonia New Caledonia is only a short flight from Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney , Melbourne and Nadi. There are various airlines operating flights to Nomuea. Aircalin is the preferred airline for this event and are offering a special discounted fare to all competitors and partners taking part in the tournament. To access the special fare please phone Aircalin in Australia phone 1300 655 737 , New Zealand 0508247225, and quote Legends South Pacific Open for the discount to be applied. Down Town Noumea “South of France in the Pacific”, great food, shopping and leisure activates. The Program Monday 11th September Arrive Noumea and transfer to Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa, where accommodation has been reserved for the next 3 nights, welcome cocktail function. Optional practice round at Sheraton Deva. Tuesday 12th Round one South Pacific Classic at Sheraton Deva golf course, one pro and 3 amateurs in each group, evening drinks function. Wednesday 13th Round two South Pacific Classic at Sheraton Deva golf course, one pro and 3 amateurs in each group, evening drinks function. Thursday 14th Depart the Sheraton and transfer by coach for the 2 ½ hour trip to Noumea, check in to the Meridien Hotel, optional practice round at Tina golf course. Evening function at the Grand Casino which is located in the grounds of the Meridien Hotel. Friday 15th Round three South Pacific Classic at Tina golf course, one pro and 3 amateurs in each group, drinks function at Tina Golf Club Saturday 16th Final round of the South Pacific Open at Tina golf course, seeded draw with leading players teeing off together, Prize presentation diner at the Meridien Hotel. Sunday 17th Depart the hotel for Noumea airport for your homeward journey. Tour Package for Amateurs Includes 3 Nights’ accommodation at Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa 3 Nights’ accommodation at Le Meridian Hotel Noumea Fully buffet breakfast daily Tournament package including 4 rounds in the pro-am tournament Daily golf carts Players gift pack On course drinks & snacks Welcome cocktail function at Sheraton Deva Resort Two, drinks evenings at Sheraton Deva Resort Evening function at the Grand Casino Evening function at Tina Golf Club Prize presentation dinner at Le Meridien Hotel Ground Transfers; Airport to Sheraton Deva Resort on arrival - Sheraton to Meridien Hotel Noumea - Meridien Hotel to Tina Golf course, return transfers x2 Cost is based on a share twin/ double basis Golfer $AU2189.00 - $NZ2359.00 Non- golfer $AU1519.00 - $NZ1639.00 Extra nights including breakfast, $AU158.00 - $NZ169.00 per person share twin/double Single room supplement, 6 nights $AU778.00 - $NZ839.00 Cost is based on an exchange rate of .93 AU = $NZ1.00= XPF 137 Cost could change due to currency exchange rates. Add on Fiji Legends Classic For those who would like to play more golf you may wish to carry on to Fiji for the Fiji Legends Golf Classic to be played at Natadola Bay & Denarau from September 19th to 22nd with accommodation at Sheraton Fiji. .