Gold Coast Masters

Welcome to the 28th celebration of the annual Gold Coast Masters Golf Championship hosted on Queensland’s most famous stretch of coastline – the Gold Coast. This event has earned a reputation as Australia’s best tournament for club golfers. Chances are if you are reading this you’d know someone or have competed in this event yourself over its 27-year history. Whether you are a returning participant or joining us for the first time, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to you. Our team looks forward to bringing you immense enjoyment, great memories, and lasting friendships.

THE WINNING GO GOLFING FORMAT

Play Go Golfing’s exciting Gold Coast Masters Golf Championship Format with 4 rounds at exceptional resort courses. Compete in 1 of 15 divisions based on age and handicap. All golfers play single stableford with A Graders eligible to compete in both single stableford and stroke competition.

HOME CLUB COMPETITION

Home clubs that register into the Gold Coast Masters Golf Championship with a minimum of 5 players will qualify for the Home Club Competition. This is your chance to win extra prizes, bonus entries into the major prize draw and most importantly bragging rights 😉🏆

WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR WELL-BEING

This event is operating in compliance with a COVID Safe Event Plan. Follow the rules and keep us all safe. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands regularly. Be prepared to leave your contact details for tracing purposes.

Stay at home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath, have travelled from overseas or a COVID-19 hotspot within the last 14 days or have been in close contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19. You must use hand sanitiser before entry.

Please adhere to physical distancing floor decals when lining up for your timeslot. Maintaining physical distancing requirements is the individual’s responsibility. We have the right to refuse service and insist the anyone with these symptoms leaves the venue. If you become unwell during the event, please seek assistance from event staff.

EXPERTLY TRAINED HOSTS

Our tour hosts are equipped to deal with enhanced hygiene and physical distancing procedures. They will operate with a duty of care and monitor the hygiene etiquette of guests, advising as needed, to ensure high standards are maintained.

TRUSTED PARTNERS

We are very selective with who we work with. We partner with hotels, restaurants, ground handlers and venues that take the well-being of our guests as seriously as we do and agree to meet expected guidelines.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING RESPECTED

You can rest assured that government distancing requirements will be followed on tour. Have peace of mind that all the experiences have been screened to ensure they adhere to physical distancing and hygiene guidelines as published by governmental bodies.

TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

Tournament Packages

$1199 per person

• Championship rounds at Links Hope Island, RACV Royal Pines, Palm Meadows & Palmer Gold Coast
• Motorised carts at all courses
• Complimentary range balls at all courses
• A chance to win in over $50,000 in prizes, trophies, lucky & major prize draws
• Entry into the major prize draw
• Welcome function – inc. buffet dinner, beverages & return transfers
• Presentation dinner – inc 3-course plated dinner & beverages
• Branded commemorative tournament polo shirt
• Goodie welcome bag with event souvenirs & local products/offers/vouchers
• Golf club valet service between courses
• Tournament organization and daily leaderboards
• Daily registration and check-in at courses
• On-site support from Go Golfing staff
• All taxes and service charges

$549 per person

• Non-golfers private welcome morning tea function with champagne on arrival and lunch included
• Privately hosted lunch cruise
• Privately guided and hosted day tour with lunch included
• Return transfers for all provided activities as per above
• Entry into the major prize draw
• Welcome function – inc. canapes, beverages & return transfers
• Presentation dinner – inc. 3-course plated dinner & beverages
• Goodie bag with event souvenirs and local products/offers/vouchers
• On-site support from Go Golfing staff
• All taxes and service charges

$50 per person

Back yourself to score 34 or more & win up to $100 each round!

Pay a $50 comp fee for the 4 tournament days – each time you score 34 or more, you will win!

• 34 – 35 points = $15
• 36 – 37 points = $25
• 38 – 39 points = $40
• 40 – 41 points = $70
• 42+ points = $100

Winnings paid as your choice of Drummond Golf vouchers or Go Golfing Travel Credit.

$135 per person

• The Glades Golf Club
• 8am Shotgun Start, Sunday 15 October 2023
• Motorised cart included
• Complimentary range balls
• Plenty of prizes up for grabs!
• Post-round lunch
• Competition organization
• On-site support from Go Golfing staff
• All taxes and service charges

$89 per person

• Return golf transfers to and from Broadbeach:
  • Meriton Apartments (Surf Parade)
  • Air On Broadbeach (Opposite Kurrawa Surf Club)

$155 per person

• Sanctuary Cove, The Palms Course
• 12pm Shotgun Start, Wednesday 18 October 2023
• Motorised cart included
• Complimentary range balls
• Prizes on every hole!
• Post-round finger food & presentation
• Competition organization
• On-site support from Go Golfing staff
• All taxes and service charges

2023 SCHEDULE

8am

2 Person Ambrose (Optional)

The Glades Golf Club

12-4pm

Tournament Registration

The OASIS Shopping Centre Broadbeach

6-8pm

Welcome Reception

Topgolf

7:15am/12:30pm

Tournament Round 1 – Gold Coast Masters

RACV Royal Pines/Links Hope Island

11am

Non-golfers Activity – Welcome Reception & High Tea

7:15am/12:30pm

Tournament Round 2 – Gold Coast Masters

RACV Royal Pines/Links Hope Island

11am

Non-golfers Activity – Lunch Cruise

12pm

Skins Golf Day (Optional)

Sanctuary Cove, Palms

7:15am/12:30pm

Tournament Round 3 – Gold Coast Masters

Palm Meadows/Palmer GC

9am

Non-golfer Activity – Day Tour

7:15am/12:30pm

Tournament Round 4 – Gold Coast Masters

Palm Meadows/Palmer GC

7:30-10:30pm

Presentation Dinner

The Star Broadbeach

The Tournament

The Championship will be a 72-hole single stableford event. “A” grade golfers will also be eligible to compete in a 72-hole ‘gross’ event. Competition rounds will be conducted on Monday 16, Tuesday 17, Thursday 19, and Friday 20 October 2023.

You are guaranteed to play with golfers your own age and standard (35-55, 56-65 & 66+ for men & ladies). Divisions played in A, B & C grades (max h’cap 36men; 45 ladies). Age and handicap divisions may be adjusted based on entries.

In partners­­­hip with GOLFLink (Australia) and International Golf Associations, the tournament committee will review the 6-month playing history of all entrants. The tournament committee reserves the right to amend player handicaps. 

The ‘slope handicap system’ will be utilised to calculate player handicaps for the Championship rounds. Under the slope system, the difficulty of the golf course and the tee blocks played from determining a player’s handicap prior to the start of each round.

All scores from the tournament week will be uploaded to Golflink/Golf Australia within 7 days of the tournament concluding.

For the enjoyment of all players, field sizes will be limited and experienced marshals will monitor pace of play. Tips to improve the speed of play and the penalties for slow play will be provided to all players.

Course List

Take our course tour to see what makes Links Hope Island Golf Course truly exceptional!

The challenging 250-hectare par 72 course designed by Graham Marsh measures 6,319 meters off the championship tees and boasts opening and closing holes rated among the greatest in Australian golf. Water comes into play on 14 holes and there are 82 sand bunkers around the course.

The club has a history of providing golfing experiences that are second to none with value for money and customer satisfaction assured. The renowned reputation of unsurpassed quality and service attracts high-profile golf tournaments as well as social, charity, and corporate events. On-course food and beverage service and access to the fully licensed Lakeview Bar and Bistro will ensure your day at Palm Meadows is an enjoyable one.

Carved out of 65 hectares of native woodlands, with fairways lined by towering gum trees, this unique layout is unlike any resort course on the Gold Coast. Possessing maturity well beyond its years, Palmer Gold Coast has rapidly developed a reputation as one of Queensland’s best-loved resort courses.

Consistently ranked in the top 30 resort courses in the country, Palmer Gold Coast is a 6078-meter, 18-hole, Par 71 championship golf course (Aust Course Rating 72), designed by the Marsh / Watson team.

The rolling fairways, manicured greens, and towering eucalyptus are strikingly beautiful and blend harmoniously with the surrounding residential development. A natural water-course featuring lakes, ponds, creeks, and native wildlife completes a rare golf course environment.

Two options right in the Heart of Broadbeach

Broadbeach is a perennial favourite for our clients. We’ve secured two magnificent properties in the heart of Broadbeach for you to choose from. Enjoy the ultimate coastal resort experience just metres from the Gold Coast best beaches, restaurants, nightlife and shopping. And, all of that for unbeatable value!

Add the Tournament Golf Transport Package for $89pp to your booking to be picked up and dropped off to golf each day right outside Meriton or Air On Broadbeach.

Accommodation

All rates below are subject to availability and valid between dates 15 – 21 October 2023. If you require additional nights accommodation, request a rate when placing your booking or with our team by calling us at 07 5508 2250 or emailing reservations@gogolfing.net.au.

Golf courses were amazing and the tournament is superbly organised. Cloud was amazing in providing information and assistance.

Jon Wickham (QLD)

This annual event is an extremely well-organised event that you would not regret attending. The golf courses played are among the best in the area and they are usually in great shape for the time of year that the event is played – as is the weather.

Al Brackley (QLD)

Give The Masters a go. It is a great week with good courses, great people and it is overall a fun week. The accommodation offered is always a high standard, the organisation is always brilliant.

Jenny Brooks (VIC)

Absolutely fantastic week. Well done Peter McCarthy and the Go Golfing team. Another successful tournament.

Al Hammond (NSW)

Brad and I would like to thank you all in person for another wonderful week on the Gold Coast. As usual, we had the best time. Top Golf was so much fun and we both think the Gala dinner at the convention centre was the best one we have attended. The music and food were wonderful.

Brad & Lynne Halberstater (QLD)

I said it last year and I will say it again. Superb organisation and a great week of golf and fun! Congratulations Go Golfing.

Ron Page (NSW)

You should try for the following reasons; Great demanding courses, it’s very well organised by Go Golfing, you have the opportunity to play with similar age & ability players from all over the world and there is a great social aspect to the Gold Coast Masters.

Ian Young (NSW)

Thanks for another excellent event, well organised, well managed, and such a fun time – also thanks to your staff for always being so helpful and informed.

Bob Wannacott (NSW)

My wife and I would like to thank all the Go Golfing staff for the fabulous week we had on the Gold Coast and would not hesitate to recommend the tournament to anyone.

Robert & Judy Scott (NSW)