TX CIVIL & LOGISTICS WA PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

th th 8 - 10 October 2020 OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROGRAM

MICHAEL LONG 2018 Winner 2015 Winner WELCOME FROM THE PGA OF 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 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.

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NAME NAME JARRYD FELTON

AGE 52 AGE 25

FROM Cromwell, 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 . While he may not be able Isuzu and respectively. A focus on strength and to reap its rewards until 2021, if recent form is anything to go by Long will be amongst the overall fitness during the COVID-19 layoff is expected to enhance Felton’s game and will most competitive on the fairways of Kalgoorlie Golf Course in 2020. be put to the test across three rounds in Kalgoorlie.

NAME BRETT RUMFORD NAME RICK KULACZ

AGE 43 AGE 35

FROM Perth, Western Australia FROM Perth, WA

WORLDWIDE WORLDWIDE TOUR WINS 8 TOUR WINS 2

The WA swing of the Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series has proven particularly fruitful for Rick A T14 finish at the 2019 TX Civil & Logistics WA PGA Championship set the ball rolling for Kulacz who has enjoyed an extended stay in his home state of WA in 2020. A win with Brett Rumford to record a number of positive results across the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of fellow Professional Daniel Fox in the WA PGA Foursomes Championship, followed by a Australasia’s summer of golf, following his recovery from a wrist injury sustained in 2018. victory at the CITIC Pacific Mining Karratha Pro-Am alongside and a tie for Winner of the 2015 WA PGA Championship at Kalgoorlie Golf Course, Rumford returns in second place at the Roy Hill Port Headland Classic have labelled the two-time 2020 with the aim to continue his 2019 form and the chance to compete against Western winner as one of the state’s most competitive ahead of the TX Civil & Logistics WA PGA Australia’s best for the WA PGA Championship trophy. Championship. From the North West’s sand greens to the lush green fairways of Kalgoorlie Golf Course, Kulacz is expected to bring his A-game to Kalgoorlie this week.

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Former TX Civil & Logistics WA PGA Rumford enters the 2020 tournament NAME SCOTT STRANGE champions Michael Long and Brett Rumford buoyed by a T14 finish in 2019 but with few are set to light up Kalgoorlie Golf Course tournament playing opportunities on offer from 8-10 October alongside a host of the in recent times, the 43-year-old will rely on AGE 43 state’s best talent. past experience in his quest for a second WA PGA title. Long, a two-time PGA TOUR winner and FROM Perth, WA Rumford, a renowned short-game master While completing the PGA of Australia’s with six European Tour titles to his name Bridging Program and teaching the sport’s WORLDWIDE will headline a field of 45 Professionals and up and coming talent the tricks of the trade TOUR WINS 4 15 elite amateurs set to compete across 54 at Wembley Golf Course has limited his holes for a share in $80,000. playing time, the 2015 WA PGA Champion’s expertise will hold the key to a strong result With the highs and lows that punctuate For the first time in many years Scott Strange has spent the winter months in Australia instead in 2020. of travelling and competing across Japan and Asia. The two-time European Tour winner has a round at the -designed made the most of his time at home in Western Australia, claiming a win on the Ladbrokes course firmly engrained in their memories, This year the pair will not only need to the duo will draw on all their knowledge combat the challenging layout but also a Pro-Am Series and refining his game ahead of the 2020 TX Civil & Logistics WA PGA when they take to the lush green fairways field of Western Australia’s best and brightest Championship. The tournament will be Strange’s first appearance at Kalgoorlie Golf Course and bold red dirt of Kalgoorlie. talent including amateurs Hayden Hopewell since 2013 where the conditions are sure to test the 43-year-old’s game. and Haydn Barron, established stars Daniel “The course is great and it’s always a good Fox and Rick Kulacz as well as 2019 runner- test,” said Long, who won the 2018 WA up Jarryd Felton. PGA Championship with a course record- equalling final round of 8-under 64. The 2020 TX Civil & Logistics WA PGA Championship is a best of the west battle “It’s a demanding course and it tests all parts that will crown the Championship’s ninth of your game. Your driving, your irons into NAME DANIEL FOX winner at Kalgoorlie Golf Course. the green and then once you get onto the green it’s just the putting. The greens are AGE 43 very undulating.” A string of impressive results on the Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series’ WA swing in FROM Perth, WA August, including a win at the two-round Roy Hill Port Hedland Pro-Am, put Long in WORLDWIDE 2 the box seat for a third victory if he is able to TOUR WINS overcome the competitive field that stands in his way. Daniel Fox came agonisingly close to winning his home state’s PGA Championship in 2015 and five years later the goal remains. Intent on adding a TX Civil & Logistics WA PGA Championship title to sit alongside his 2015 WA Open win, Fox will draw on positive past experiences at Kalgoorlie Golf Course when he returns to compete against the best of the west in 2020. Traditionally an extremely competitive player at his home events, Fox will be one to watch.

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11 18 16 KEY FACTS 10 Dates: 8-10 October 2020 Venue: Kalgoorlie Golf Course Prize Money: AU $80,000 Course Record: 8-under 64 in 2015 17 Callan O’Reilly and Chris Thorn in 2016 Michael Long in 2018 2019 Champion: Darren Beck 10 • TX CIVIL & LOGISTICS WA PGA CHAMPIONSHIP KALGOORLIE GOLF COURSE • 11 HONOUR ROLL

PAST CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST AUSTRALIAN PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

STAY ON 1933 E. D. Bissett 1965 L. A. Nichols 1993 Mal Baker 1934 Walter Baldwin 1966 Hilary Lawler 1994 Michael Barry COURSE 1935 E. D. Bissett 1967 L. Thomas 1995 1936 C. Snow 1968 R. Draddy 1996 David Ecob FOR GREAT 1937 C. Snow 1969 Graham Marsh 1997 REFRESHMENT 1938 Tom Howard 1970 Hilary Lawler 1998 David Armstrong 1939 Eric Alberts 1971 Ross Metherell 1999 World War II 1972 B. W. Fry 2000 Matt Habgood 1946 F. Thompson 1973 Ross Metherell 2001 Marcus Cain Partnerships 1947 H. Godden 1974 G. Johnson 2002 Retail Strategies 1948 F. Thompson 1975 G. Johnson 2003 Kim Felton Member 1949 L. A. Nichols 1976 A. Cooper 2004 Kim Felton Experiences 1950 C. Jackson 1977 2005 1951 L. A. Nichols 1978 Graham Marsh 2006 Andrew Pitt Event Support 1952 L. A. Nichols 1979 R. Coombes 2007 Jason Norris My CCA 1953 L. A. Nichols 1980 P. Randall 2008 Michael Long 1954 B. W. Crafter 1981 2009 Andrew Bonhomme Sustainability & Community 1955 B. W. Crafter 1982 P. Mills 2010 David Bransdon 1956 B. W. Crafter 1983 R. Metherell 2011 Michael Wright 1957 L. A. Nichols 1984 G. Menick 2012 Peter Wilson 1958 L. A. Nichols 1985 2013 Jack Wilson 1959 L. A. Nichols 1986 R. Mackay 2014 Ryan Lynch 1960 Robert Tuohy 1987 G. Taylor 2015 Brett Rumford 1961 Roy Draddy 1989 R. Farley 2016 Stephen Dartnall 1962 Roy Draddy 1990 M. Colandro (US) 2017 D. Papadatos 1963 Roy Draddy 1991 Brad Andrews 2018 Michael Long 1984 T. K. Osborn 1992 Brad Andrews 2019 Darren Beck

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