One thousand golfers, 72 holes of intense competition, nightly parties and entertainment. It may sound like the Australian Open from qualifying to conclusion, but the Mitsubishi Motors World Masters Golf Championship is an event unlike any other.
Golfers from every state of Australia and more than 20 overseas countries flock to Queensland’s Gold Coast every year to participate in a tournament that provides the ultimate golf experience. Here’s a look at what’s in store for golfers at the 13th annual Mitsubishi Masters from 26 to 31 October 2008.
If you are 35 years or over, then you are old enough and good enough to test your nerves and competitive resolve at the Mitsubishi Masters. The tournament is played in age divisions 35-49; 50-59; 60-69 and 70+ and handicap grades. For men the grades are 0-12; 13-19; 20-27 and for ladies 0-18 and 19-36.
According to tournament director Peter McCarthy, playing with golfers your own age and of a similar handicap is a major drawcard. “Low markers aim up against other gun players, while those sporting higher handicaps are not at all intimidated when they see their partner’s handicaps,” said McCarthy. ‘A’ grade golfers are also eligible to compete for the best stroke ‘gross’ event.
In recent years the tournament committee has worked hard to protect the integrity of the tournament with rigorous checking of handicaps. This is being ramped up this year with 6 month history checks on all player handicaps. “Just three golfers averaged better than their handicap last year. Our policy of re-handicapping after every round gives golfers great comfort in knowing they are competing on a level playing field.”
The tournament is played on four of the Gold Coast’s acclaimed resort courses all ranked in Australia’s top 25 golfing resorts. The Greg Norman designed Glades and Jack Nicklaus’ signature Lakelands are arguably the Coast’s best. At Royal Pines 27 hole complex, golfers will play the superb ANZ Ladies Masters layout. The challenging Robina Woods course, distinctively cut out of the natural landscape with towering eucalypts, completes the tournament experience. All play is in motorised carts.
More than just a golf tournament, the Mitsubishi Masters is also a week long celebration of social events. After 12 years at Royal Pines, Australia’s biggest 19th Hole is moving to the cosmopolitan beachside location of Broadbeach.
The traditional welcome cocktail party will now be a long table dinner spanning the length of Broadbeach Mall with catering from award winning restaurants. There will be a carnival atmosphere with a big band and roving entertainers.
The St George Bank sponsored entertainment at the 19th Hole will include live jazz, rock ‘n roll band, ‘Dueling Pianos’, karaoke, latin dancing and more. The final night gala dinner will be at the state-of-the-art Gold Coast Convention Centre. A banquet of ocean king prawns, freshly shucked oysters, Tasmanian salmon and other culinary delights will be served.
One of the great traditions of the Mitsubishi Masters is the major prize draw at the gala dinner. This year a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer takes top billing, while overseas golfing holidays to Sabah and Fiji, plasma tv with home theatre system and Australian golfing holidays make up the $50,000 prize draw.
Callaway Golf, Panasonic, L’oreal Paris, Oasis Shopping Centre have come together to ensure daily golf winners take home fantastic prizes.
As if the possibility of winning a world title isn’t enough, entry into the Mitsubishi Masters is the best value in competitive golf. The all inclusive tournament package, championship golf, functions and entertainment, gift pack and prizes is just $769.
By simply registering for the tournament before 31 July you also receive an adult ticket, valued at $90, to London’s West End stage show spectacular ABBA Mania playing at Conrad Jupiters. Golfers taking advantage of Go Golfing’s discounted accommodation options also earn themselves a $50 shopping voucher.
For more information contact Go Golfing on (07) 5562 5307, email info@gogolfing.net.au or visit www.gogolfing.net.au |
