RYDER CUP STYLE TEAM EVENT
King Island Cup
KING ISLAND, TASMANIA / 16-21 January 202116 – 21 JANUARY 2021
3 ROUNDS / 6 DAYS
BOOK WITH PEACE OF MIND
100% Money-Back Guarantee if the event cannot go ahead due to government restrictions dictated by Australian Federal and State Governments.
Welcome to the King Island Cup Golf Tournament. Here there is no fanfare, no award winning clubhouse, no high-rise buildings or fancy entrance road. Just two magnificent courses along some of the golfing world’s most perfectly undulated links terrain, and that is what makes this place so special. I invite you to see the magic for yourself at the inaugural King Island Cup Golf Tournament – a week of world-class golf, food, fun and friendship.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR WELL-BEING
The well-being of our guests and team has always been, and always will be, our primary concern. New procedures have been implemented to; to enhance hygiene protocols, to comply with physical distancing requirements by relevant government authorities and to give you the peace of mind when you are travelling during these new times.
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.
COMPETITION FORMAT
The King Island Cup Golf Tournament is a Ryder Cup style team event between King Island local golfers and our group. Voted as the best King Island Golf Tournament, this format will combine twosome matchplay aggregate & better ball and the final round will be played as a singles matchplay. Single entrants will be paired into a team. Played over 3 rounds, one team will reign supreme, and the Cup will either remain with the King Island locals or be brought to the mainland to call home for the next 12 months.
IT'S ALL ABOUT US & NO ONE ELSE
Our group take over. The whole place has been booked out for our exclusive use and it wont take long before doors are left open and bottles of wine accompanied by platters of King Island cheese will be shared over balconies.
MEET NEW PEOPLE
This event is extremely social! Limited to only 40 players. Interstate travellers will compete as a team and with new locals everyday. It's perfect for couples and singles. If you come alone Go Golfing will find a partner for you - that's our guarantee!
RELAX, UNWIND, RESET
King Island is remote, untouched and naturally beautiful. Here there is no need to be doing business calls or emails. Escape to a slower paced lifestyle where houses are left unlocked and passers by wish you a good morning.
YOU PLAY WE DO THE REST
Our level of service is a standard you will only see at Go Golfing tournaments. We pride ourselves in ensuring you have immense enjoyment during your week with us. We will let you focus on your swing, let us take care of the rest…
DEDICATED COURSE MANAGERS
From the moment you arrive our dedicated team of staff will ensure you are looked after.
DEDICATED TRANSPORT
We'll pick you up from the airport, look after your golf clubs, drop you to and from golf each day and show you the best of the sights and surrounds that King Island has to offer
DIRECT FLIGHTS
Usually flights to King Island have strict baggage allowance, however Go Golfing has privately chartered our airfare to King Island - which means you have 22kg to bring onboard with you and most importantly peace of mind at the airport.
Inclusions
Meals
Continental breakfasts daily
Welcome dinner with fresh local produce matched with Tasmanian wines
Amazing Golf
1 round on Cape Wickham
2 rounds on Ocean Dunes
Shared motorised carts at each course
Transport
Return airport transfers from King Island Airport
Return golf transfers from Cape Wickham on rounds at Ocean Dunes
Airfares
One-way airfare from Melbourne/Launceston/Barnbougle to King Island
One-way airfare from King Island to Melbourne/Launceston
*All airfares to and from King Island includes 21kg TOTAL luggage allowance per person including both carry-on and checked luggage.
The Extras
Major overall prizes
Great daily prizes and lucky draws
Fully escorted by Go Golfing’s experienced event host
EXTRA GOLF – $199/round/person at Ocean Dunes or Cape Wickham inclusive of motorised cart & green fees – book through Golf@GoGolfing.net.au
Pricing $
All packages include items above & 5 nights accommodation:
Cape Wickham – Ocean View Room
Price per golfer, twin sharing = $2,799
Price per golfer, single occupancy = $3,399
Stay on-site and enjoy the stunning views of Victoria Cove and Cape Wickham golf course. Cape Wickham Lodge provides a stylish accommodation option for those looking to wake up right on course, with each suite only a short stroll to the Restaurant, Clubhouse and first tee. Room features the following amenities: two single/one double bed, flat-screen TV, tea & coffee facilities, walk-in shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, daily room cleaning service.
2021 Event Schedule
SATURDAY 16 JANUARY 2021
7.30am
Flight from Melbourne to King Island
8.50am
Flight from Launceston to King Island
10am
Flight from Barnbougle to King Island
*Note: Flights to and from King Island includes a maximum of 21kg per person including checked in and carry on luggage.
1.30pm
Round of Golf at Cape Wickham (Optional)
Cape Wickham Links
7.30pm-9pm
Welcome Dinner featuring fresh local produce matched with Tasmanian wines
Cape Wickham Clubhouse
SUNDAY 17 JANUARY 2021
7am-9am
Breakfast
Cape Wickham Clubhouse
10am-11am
King Island Cup Round 1 – Best Ball Stableford Matchplay
Ocean Dunes
6pm
19th Hole Gathering
Cape Wickham Clubhouse
MONDAY 18 JANUARY 2021
7am-9am
Breakfast
Cape Wickham Clubhouse
10am-2pm
King Island Day Tour – Visit Cheese Factory & local Crayfish Pie tasting & the island’s popular sightseeing spots
TUESDAY 19 JANUARY 2021
7am-9am
Breakfast
Cape Wickham Clubhouse
9am-10am
King Island Cup Round 2 – Ambrose
Cape Wickham Links
6pm
19th Hole Gathering
Cape Wickham Clubhouse
WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY 2021
7am-9am
Breakfast
Cape Wickham Clubhouse
10am-11am
King Island Cup Round 3 – Aggregate Stableford
Ocean Dunes
6pm
19th Hole Gathering
Cape Wickham Clubhouse
THURSDAY 21 JANUARY 2021
7am-9am
Breakfast
Cape Wickham Clubhouse
10am
Flight from King Island to Melbourne
10am
Flight from King Island to Launceston
The Tournament
THE COMPETITION
The King Island Cup is a Ryder Cup style team event between King Island local golfers and our group. The format will combine twosome matchplay aggregate & better ball and the final round will be played as a singles matchplay. Single entrants will be paired into a team. Played over 3 rounds, one team will reign supreme, and the Cup will either remain with the King Island locals or be brought to the mainland to call home for the next 12 months. With great Daily Prizes and Overall Prizes up for grabs, there will be plenty of reasons to get excited.
HANDICAP VERIFICATION
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 determine a player’s handicap prior to the start of each round.
The Golf Courses
CAPE WICKHAM
Ranked #1 in Australia (public access)
Ranked #21 in the World
Welcome to Cape Wickham, a true test of links golf that you won’t forget. If you find yourself not having the best score, take a deep breath and remind yourself of where you are – how good is golf.
Every hole on the course has an ocean view, which is extremely rare, and no 2 holes are the same. The undulating course normally plays firm, allowing the imagination to go wild with limitless shot-making possibilities. Tees, Fairways and Greens are all seeded with fescue grass, following in the footsteps of the old traditional links courses in Scotland and Ireland.
OCEAN DUNES
Ranked #4 in Australia (public access)
Ranked #29 in the World
Aptly named, Ocean Dunes consists of rolling dunes and unsurpassed views along 2km of majestic coastline – land made for golf. The course has received international fame for its two spectacular signature par threes crossing the surging ocean and are sure to delight, but with so many 360 degree ocean views from nearly every hole you will certainly never forget Ocean Dunes, King Island.
