TX CIVIL & LOGISTICS WA PGA CHAMPIONSHIP th th 8 - 10 October 2020 OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROGRAM MICHAEL LONG BRETT RUMFORD 2018 Winner 2015 Winner WELCOME FROM THE PGA OF AUSTRALIA WELCOME TO CITY OF KALGOORLIE The 2020 TX Civil & Logistics WA PGA state’s elite in what has been a time of Welcome to the TX Civil and Logistics WA The PGA continues to bring a whole new Championship will be unlike any other as uncertainty for many. PGA Championship, an event befitting our level of competition to Kalgoorlie and while, we showcase Western Australia’s golfing City and our amazing golf course. The City because of COVID-19 the depth of the Events like this are not possible without talent and future stars at one of the state’s of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with support from TX field isn’t as big as normal, country people the strong support from our partners, most picturesque courses. Civil & Logistics, and the State Government, are very parochial and will enjoy seeing just particularly in these trying times. I is hosting this prestigious event at the West Aussie pros and leading amateurs. The PGA of Australia, its officials and would like to thank TX Civil & Logistics, Kalgoorlie Golf Course for the ninth year. Professionals are delighted to return to the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder, the This free, family friendly tournament will Kalgoorlie Golf Course for three rounds WA Government and all our partners Since opening for play in November 2010, feature some of the State’s best professional of world-class golf action in addition to for sharing our vision in creating a the Kalgoorlie Golf Course is currently golfers. It will kick off with a Pro-Am event the Road to the Outback Challenge and professional golf tournament in ranked as the 24th best course in Australia by on Wednesday, October 7, followed by the Golf Digest, an achievement that all residents three days of play. The busy competition a range of off-course activities. the outback. of our great City can be proud of. program will be complemented by a full The journey to Kalgoorlie-Boulder is On behalf of the PGA of Australia I wish series of community golf clinics - a great Every year Australia’s best professional boost of local juniors. a highlight on the PGA of Australia’s all the competitors the best of luck. golfers rave about the course, which is not calendar each year and I thank the city for Thank you all for attending the TX Civil only visually spectacular but unique and October is a big month for Kalgoorlie- hosting us for a ninth time in 2020. & Logistics WA PGA Championship and challenging. Boulder, with Race Round right before the PGA, followed by the Diggers and Dealers We are proud to continue the I hope you enjoy an electrifying week Last summer was the hottest and driest we Mining Forum and then the Kalgoorlie Championship’s long-standing tradition of golf on and off the course from field have had here since the course opened, Desert Race, and we are thrilled to see so of promoting not only the golfing featuring the best the west has to offer. and half the greens were in need of opportunities on offer in Western many people heading our way for what is Play well and enjoy the Kalgoorlie significant work to get them back up to Australia but the tremendous ability of a very busy and exciting time here in the experience where the green meets standard for the PGA. This was exacerbated the state’s professional and Goldfields. the red. by the COVID-19 restrictions, which brought amateur golfers. a new level of challenges to the course preparation; however, our fantastic staff, led This year has presented a number of by Superintendent Patrick Casey, have done JOHN BOWLER challenges, however, together with our GAVIN KIRKMAN Chief Executive Officer a sterling job in getting all the greens back Mayor – City of Kalgoorlie partners we are pleased to provide an PGA of Australia into play – although I’m sure they would like additional playing opportunity for the a little more rain. 2 • TX CIVIL & LOGISTICS WA PGA CHAMPIONSHIP KALGOORLIE GOLF COURSE • 3 WELCOME FROM THE WA GOVERNMENT WELCOME FROM THE GOLDFIELDS GOLF CLUB The McGowan Government is a proud This is the biggest number of events ever To those of us in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Sponsors are a big part of the success of sponsor of the TX Civil & Logistics WA supported through the scheme and is community that both love to play and watch any sporting program and there are many PGA Championships through its Regional part of the Government’s response to golf, the decision by the City and the PGA who have again supported the PGA in Events Scheme. COVID-19 in helping to rebuild regional to hold the ninth WA PGA Championship in Kalgoorlie-Boulder to see the success economies and communities that have Kalgoorlie Boulder is exciting news. This has of this tournament. Their generosity and The scheme was devised as a way for been set back as a result of been a year filled with uncertainty and a due commitment is much appreciated and the Government to support smaller and the pandemic. focus on our health, both on a personal and acknowledged in the community. emerging events in regional Western corporate level. The COVID-19 pandemic Pat Casey and his team have been diligently Australia to boost tourism, increase Tourism is a key part of the Government’s has affected all our lives in some way and to preparing the course to a PGA standard community vibrancy and participation, plan to energise the economy, create have areas of our lives continue as near to after a very harsh summer last year. The and develop regional areas. jobs and develop business opportunities, normal as possible brings a sign that we are course is going to be at a very challenging especially in regional Western Australia. well on a journey back to living our lives in The Regional Events Scheme also plays level for the skills of the players to be put to some normalcy. an important role in positioning Western Events play an important role in this plan, the test. The Goldfields Golf Club will once Australia as an exciting destination to visit with the Government sponsoring a range We welcome the PGA and all the players again support the PGA and the City in the and a great place to live by showcasing of sporting, cultural, arts and culinary who are visiting one of the best places and supply of administration, billets, volunteers and promoting a region’s unique and events across the State, through Tourism golf courses in the world! This is going to and support functions as required to see diverse attractions. Western Australia, to attract visitors, be a unique tournament with an obvious a successful and entertaining tournament encourage them to stay longer, disperse strong Western Australian bias due to the hosted in our great City of Kalgoorlie- Seventy-seven regional events across further and do more while they are here. travel restrictions. I see this as being a huge Boulder. the State have been funded through positive for the development of our West From all of the board and members of the the 2020-21 Regional Events Scheme, We hope everyone enjoys this event and Aussie Pro golfers and the opportunity for a Goldfields Golf Club, we hope all enjoy including the Regional Aboriginal Events takes the time to explore the Goldfields- number of amateurs to come and play the the PGA tournament and the hospitality Scheme, with a funding pool of $150,000 Esperance region. Kalgoorlie Golf Course. The “Road to the of Kalgoorlie Boulder and that all players exclusively allocated to events delivering Outback” is a very popular draw to the field and amateurs play well. We wish you all Aboriginal activities and experiences. as it gives the average amateur club golfer a success and an enjoyable and competitive chance to play with the Pro’s. HON PAUL PAPALIA CSC MLA tournament. Minister for Tourism The field of 45 Professional WA golfers Warm Regards HON ALANNAH MACTIERNAN MLC is competing for a prize pool of around Minister for Regional Development $80,000 dollars with the support of 15 elite amateurs and 42 ‘Road to the Outback’ amateurs delivering a show of skill, talent GRAEME WILMOT and excitement for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chairman – Goldfields Golf Club community. There are a number of returning players in this field as they all love our Kalgoorlie Golf Course. I encourage all of the community to come along and witness some high-level golf skill in action. 4 • TX CIVIL & LOGISTICS WA PGA CHAMPIONSHIP KALGOORLIE GOLF COURSE • 5 PLAYER PROFILES PLAYER PROFILES NAME MICHAEL LONG NAME JARRYD FELTON AGE 52 AGE 25 FROM Cromwell, New Zealand FROM Perth, WA WORLDWIDE WORLDWIDE TOUR WINS 6 TOUR WINS 2 Michael Long enters the 2020 TX Civil & Logistics WA PGA Championship as the Jarryd Felton will cast aside memories of 2019’s narrow loss to Darren Beck when he tournament’s most recent winner in the current field having claimed victory in 2018. takes to the fairways of Kalgoorlie Golf Course in 2020. Prior to the suspension of the Long has since cemented his status amongst the most competitive not only on the local ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia season in April, the young West Australian was Ladbrokes Legends Tour, but also on the newly-named Legends Tour in Europe, having amongst the tour’s most competitive with results of T10 and T12 in his last two starts at the won the final stage of the then Staysure Tour’s Qualifying School.