GOLF TOURS & TOURNAMENTS 2020
Pacific Golf Management has several fantastic overseas golf tours and tournaments confirmed for 2020 to exotic parts of the world including Hawaii, China, Cambodia, Thailand, New Caledonia and Fiji, all with personal service. When you travel to an overseas destination on a golf tour or to play a tournament you want to feel certain the organisers will deliver your full expectations in a professional manner. Richard Ellis the owner of Pacific Golf Management personally organises all these tours and events from start to finish to ensure all clients receive a first-class experience. Richard is one of the most respected names in Australasian golf, he started his golfing career with fourteen years as a tournament professional winning more than 15 events, was President of the New Zealand PGA for 10 years and a board member of the PGA Tour of Australasia for 15 years and has managed several international golf resorts. Richard was instrumental in setting up the South Pacific PGA professional golf circuit in the 80’s which included tournaments in Tahiti, Samoa, American Samoa, Fiji, Rarotonga, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. In 1998 Pacific Golf Management ran New Zealand’s biggest ever golf event “The World Cup of Golf” which show cased many of the world’s best professionals at Gulf Harbour Country Club, the tournament was televised to over 130 counties. You don’t have to be a great golfer to join in the fun at these tournaments and tours, if you like traveling to different countries, playing fantastic golf courses, staying at top notch accommodation, meeting great people and enjoy having a fun time, we look forward to seeing you a one of our events. You may wish to join us in Hawaii and enjoy five star beach front accommodation and play some of the best resorts courses in the world at our annual Hawaii International Golf week and Best of Hawaii tours, now in their 8th year, maybe exotic Asia with tours to Cambodia and Thailand. Hainan Island in China is a golfers wonderland and non- players paradise, New Caledonia South Pacific Legends Pro-Am, in September. Or close to home the South Pacific’s biggest pro-am tournament the Sheraton Golf Classic in Fiji with $140,000 in professional prize money and fantastic amateur prizes now in its 10th year, Fiji legends Pro-Am in June.
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All the tournaments and tours in this brochure are organised by Richard Ellis and his team from Pacific Golf Management. Pacific Golf Management is one of Australasia’s most experienced golf tournament, event and tour organisers with over 25 years in the business.
See full information on all our tours, tournaments and events at www.pacificgolf.co.nz or call Richard Ellis +64 21 989 996
MARCH 21ST – 28TH
THAILAND GOLF CLASSIC - 2020 WORLD CLASS GOLF COURSES. 5 STAR HOTELS. THE TOURNAMENT PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 6 night’s accommodation at the Hilton Resort Hua Hin • 1 night’s accommodation at the Westin Grand Hotel Bangkok • 5 Rounds of golf on championship courses, including your own caddy & cart • Entry into the Thailand Golf Classic tournament • Tournament cocktail party at the Hilton Resort. • On course lunch & drink at every course • Tournament prize presentation dinner & drinks at Prime Steakhouse Hua Hin • Tournament players gift pack including, polo shirt, cap • All ground transfers, from airport to hotels and golf • Richard Ellis tournament and tour director
Thailand Golf Classic Tour will take place March 21st to 28th we travel to the seaside town of Hua Hin and Thailand’s Capital Bangkok. This annual tournament is played over 5 rounds on five of Asia’s finest courses, the main competition is a team’s event tournament, “teams of 4 players”. The event is limited to the first 9 teams entered (36 players). For those people who don’t have a team and wish to enter individually the organisers will endeavour to place you into a team for the event.
All competitors on the tour will stay at the Hua Hin Hilton Resort for 6 nights during the tournament, then onto the Westin Grande Hotel in Bangkok for one night. The tournament package includes 7 night’s accommodation, daily full breakfast, transfers to all golf courses, 5 rounds of golf including cart and personal caddy, lunch and drink on course daily, special players gift pack, prizes, welcome cocktail party, and tournament prize presentation dinner. If you would like to join the 2020 tour contact us today and enter as an individual or better still, arrange a group of 4 players (your team)
richard@pacificgolf.co.nz phone +64 21 989 996
The tournament will be played March 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th one round at Royal Springfield Golf Course, Majestic Creek, Banyan Country Club & Black Mountain. Two of the courses have been vote best in Asia over the past 6 years and Black Mountain is a venue for a European tour event. After the four rounds of competition on these excellent courses it will be time to present the prizes at the tournament dinner.
TOUR COST Golfer
WORLD CLASS GOLF COURSES: FIVE STAR HOTELS: YOUR OWN PERSONAL CADDY: GREAT TOURNAMENT
$AU2940 - $NZ3095
Optional - per tour packages available 4 nights Cambodia with 3 rounds of golf.. NB: Cost is based on twin share accommodation. Cost is subject to currency fluctuations and based on exchange rates of $NZ1.00= $F1.37 & $AUD1.00 = $F1.47
The next day we travel back towards Bangkok and on route a round at one of Asia’s best new course “Nikanti”, after golf we transfer to the Westin Grande Hotel in Bangkok city.
For full information visit www.pacificgolf.co.nz or call Richard Ellis +64 21 989 996 or email richard@pacificgolf.co.nz
JUNE 2ND – 7TH
SHERATON GOLF CLASSIC - FIJI OVER $140,000 IN PROFESSIONAL PRIZE MONEY & AMATEUR PRIZES TOUR PACKAGE • 5 Nights luxury accommodation at Sheraton Fiji Resort or Westin Fiji Resort & Spa • Daily full buffet breakfast • 4 Rounds of Pro-Am Tournament Golf, in carts • Transfers to Natadola Bay course during the tournament • Player’s tournament gift pack. • Daily on course lunch & drinks during the tournament • Opening cocktail party • Nightly drinks at the tournament bar • Gala banquet prize presentation dinner with great entertainment • Return Airport transfers
INTERNATIONAL PRO-AM & TEAMS TOURNAMENT SOUTH PACIFIC’S BIGGEST PRO-AM GOLF EVENT, NOW IN ITS 10TH YEAR Don’t miss this event, it will be a sell-out $110,000 professional prize money plus $30,000 in amateur prizes. The amateur winners of the individual stableford and gross competition plus the all the team members in the winning teams Stableford and team’s Gross competition will receive free entry and accommodation packages to come back and defend their title at 2021 tournament, valued at over $2000 per player. You don’t have to be a great golfer or low handicapper to enter, just have an official handicap. For many this is an annual must play event, if you have a group of 3 amateur friends that would like to play the organisers will find a good pro for you to play with in the tournament. If you wish to enter as an individual the organisers will find you a team to play with.
You may have seen the South Pacific’s best international course “Natadola Bay” during the recent TV coverage of the Fiji International. All competitors play 4 pro-am rounds -two rounds at Natadola Bay and two rounds at Denarau Golf and Racquet Club on Denarau Island. Accommodation for the tournament is at the Sheraton Fiji Resort or Westin Resort & Spa which are situated on the beach and only 200 meters from the Denarau golf course. This tournament has gained the reputation as being a very fun social occasion with gala welcome cocktail party, drinks every evening during the tournament and the grand finale is a spectacular prize presentation dinner and entertainment on the beach. Check out the package and the great price go to www.pacificgolf.co.nz for full event details and registration forms.
TOUR COST Golfer
$AU2138.00 - $NZ2278.00
Non-Golfer
$AU1496.00 - $NZ1582.00
Cost also includes all event social functions
NB: Cost is based on twin share accommodation. Cost is subject to currency fluctuations and based on exchange rates of $NZ1.00= $F1.37 & $AUD1.00 = $F1.47
For full information visit www.pacificgolf.co.nz or call Richard Ellis +64 21 989 996 or email richard@pacificgolf.co.nz
JUNE 8TH – 12TH
FIJI - LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC 2020 TWO OF THE BEST GOLF COURSES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THE TOURNAMENT PACKAGE INCLUDES • 4 nights’ twin share accommodation at Sheraton Fiji Resort • Return airport transfers • Daily full breakfast • Special players gift pack • 3 tournament rounds in the pro-am, including cart • Transport to Natadola Bay Golf Course during the tournament • Daily lunch and on course drinks during the tournament • Opening cocktail party • Excellent prizes • Final night prize presentation dinner, drinks & entertainment. • Includes all taxes on accommodation and event package.
OPPORTUNITY FOR 45 OVERSEAS AMATEURS TO PLAY A 3 ROUND PRO-AM WITH SOME OF THE LEGENDS OF GOLF. This international senior pro-am tournament will be played on two of the best golf courses in the south pacific, the fabulous VJ Singh designed Natadola Bay and the excellent resort course on Denerau Island. Competitors will stay at the five- star Sheraton Fiji Resort on Denarau Island for four nights. The pro-am tournament will be played over three competition rounds, one round at Natadola Bay and two rounds at the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club. The Australasian Legends pro-am tour sees some of the household names of golf taking part regularly. Players who have won numerous tournaments globally including
Former British Open winner Ian Baker Finch USPGA Champion Wayne Grady, Australian Open, New Zealand Open & PGA Champions, Rodger Davis, Peter Fowler, Simon Owen, Peter O’malley, Mike Harwood and Peter Senior. 2020 will be the 5th year the Vuksich & Borich event has taken place in Fiji and we once again we look forward to 40 of leading international senior professionals competing in the event. The professionals will be playing for $AU50,000 in prize money and there will be excellent amateur prizes Amateur entries are open to men and women with an official handicap, however we have limited space can only accept the first 45 overseas amateurs registered.
richard@pacificgolf.co.nz phone +64 21 989 996
TOUR COST Golfer
$AU1758.00 - $NZ1858.00
Non-Golfer $AU1017.00 - $NZ1083.00 (includes all social functions) Optional - per tour packages available 4 nights Cambodia. NB: Cost is based on twin share accommodation. Cost is based on currency rates at 1/11/18 and could change due to currency fluctuations. For full information visit www.pacificgolf.co.nz or call Richard Ellis +64 21 989 996 or email richard@pacificgolf.co.nz
GREAT HAWAIIAN GOLF COURSES MAUNA LANI - SOUTH COURSE
AUGUST 16TH – 22ND The 15th hole is one of the most photographed golf holes in the world. This fantastic course was host to famous skins game when some of the world’s greatest players went head to head for huge sums of money. The course is one of Hawaii’s best and always in great condition.
MAUNA LANI - NORTH COURSE
HAWAII INTERNATIONAL GOLF WEEK 8TH ANNUAL TOURNAMENT SPECIAL EVENT PACKAGE
The sister of the south course, has big wide manicured fairways that meander their way through the black lava rock. Home to the annual Hawaii State Open, this is a true championship layout. Bring your camera this is a beauty.
HAPUNA BEACH
The Arnold Palmer / Ed Seay design is one of the most interesting course you will play anywhere. A links style design with the first nine climbing from sea level to 700 feet. Amazing layout with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from every hole.
MAUNA KEA
• 6 night’s beach front hotel accommodation including daily breakfast. (ocean view rooms) • 4 rounds golf on world class resort courses, including carts and range balls • Entry into the Hawaii International Golf Week Tournament • PGA professional tips during the tournament, 2 pros on tour • Men’s & Women’s competition • Excellent prizes, daily and overall competition • Gala welcome cocktail party • Nightly drinks at the tournament bar. • Grand finale prize presentation dinner, drinks & entertainment • Player tournament gift pack valued at over $130 • All transport to and from golf courses during the tournament plus return Airport Hotel transfers • Hotel resort fee charges • Tax’s on accommodation, golf, meals and drinks included in the package
TOUR COST
The Robert Trent Jones Sr design that set the benchmark for golf in Hawaii and is still considered by many to be the best course. World renowned ocean front holes, magnificent bunkering and finely manicured fairways, a true masterpiece.
Golfer
$US2885.00
Non-Golfer
$US1946.00
includes all social functions and final night dinner
Extra nights or extension to Maui & Waikiki available. NB: Cost is based on twin share accommodation.
WORLD CLASS GOLF COURSES – BEACHFRONT LUXURY HOTEL MAUNA KEA RESORT - MAUNA LANI SOUTH - HAPUNA BEACH - MAUNA LANI NORTH Men’s & Women’s competition This great event has now become an annual must do for many people 2019 was a sell- out with 52 golfers plus 22 non- players and many have already signed up for the 2020 event. The big Island of Hawaii is a 30-minute flight from Honolulu, on arrival at Kona airport you take a short drive down the Kohala Coast where you will find some of the finest resort golf course and beach front accommodation anywhere in the world and the temperature is perfect all year round. You will enjoy with six nights, five- star beach front accommodation at the fantastic new Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel at Mauna Kea Resort, five rounds of golf on world class courses, join in the Hawaii International Golf Week Tournament plus PGA golf professionals on tour to help with your swing. An excellent tournament that everyone will enjoy regardless of their golf ability. All you need is an official handicap to play, there is a women’s and men’s competition plus a scratch event for those with low handicaps. You will play a different course each day, enjoy great company, cocktail parties, nightly drinks at the tournament bar, compete with people from different countries, opportunity to win excellent prizes and most of all, have great golfing experience, lots of fun and to finish a grand finale dinner at one of the best locations in the world.
AUGUST 16TH - 26TH
BEST OF HAWAII GOLF SPECIAL TOUR PACKAGE • 6 nights’ accommodation at the fabulous Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel & Spa, ocean view rooms • Daily full breakfast at Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel • 4 nights’ accommodation at the Westin Kaanapali Beach Resort • 5 Rounds of golf including cart on world class courses, Mauna Kea, Hapuna Beach, Mauna Lani North Mauna Lani South and Kapaula Plantation • Ranges balls before play each day • Entry into the Hawaii International Golf Week tournament • PGA professionals on tour for free coaching and clinics • Welcome function at the Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel • Nightly drinks, one hour each night at the tournament bar during the tournament • Player gift pack including tournament logo polo & cap valued at over $130 • Gala tournament presentation dinner and drinks • Excellent prizes • Full tournament & event organisation by Pacific Golf Management • All transport to and from the golf courses plus Airport to Hotel return transfers • All hotel daily resort fee charges • Tax’s on accommodation, golf, meals and drinks included in the package
TWO WEEKS IN GOLFING PARADISE PLAYING WORLD CLASS GOLF COURSES ON THE BIG ISLAND AND MAUI FIVE-STAR BEACH FRONT ACCOMMODATION Join us on the Big Island of Hawaii for the International Golf Week tournament then to the island of Maui for some R & R and more golf.
Richard Ellis says this our favourite tour every year. it’s the real deal when it comes to golfing paradise and there’s plenty of activities for non- players. You don’t have to be a great golfer to take part, you’ll play world class golf courses that won’t beat you up, enjoy a fun tournament, there’s even a couple of PGA golf pros on tour to look after your swing, stay at a five - star beachfront hotel, fantastic climate and best of all meet some fun people along the way. The 2020 tour kicks off on the Big Island of Hawaii with six nights’ magnificent beach front accommodation at the new Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel at Mauna Kea Resort, the $46 million hotel refurbishment was completed in July 2018 and includes all rooms, new bars and restaurants, adults only pool & spa. You will love playing five rounds of golf on truly world class courses, join in the Hawaii International Golf Week tournament which has proven to be a real fun event with a women’s and men’s competition, welcome
cocktail party, evening drinks after golf each day and gala tournament dinner and entertainment to finish the first week. Then it’s time to take a short flight to the island of Maui and spend four nights at the fantastic Westin Kaanapali Beach Resort. After a couple days R & R you will be in for a treat with a round of golf at the famous and new renovated Plantation Course at Kapalua, home of the tournament of the PGA tours tournament of Champions. Kaanapali beach area has numerous activites and water front restaurants or take the free hotel shuttle to Lahina town with all the famous restaurants, galleries and shops. After 11 days in golfing holiday paradise it’s time to fly back to Honolulu and connect for you flight home or you may wish to extend your stay at the Westin or join us back in Waikiki at the Prince Waikiki Hotel for a couple of nights. The Prince is the only hotel in Waikiki where every room has an ocean view, the hotel was completely renovated in 2017 with new rooms, restaurants, bars and infinity pool, the famous Ala Moana shopping centre is only 350 metres away and there is a free hotel shuttle that takes you on a short ride to downtown Waikiki and all the shops. For the seven years we have been running this tour almost everyone says I wish I had stayed a few more days…?
TOUR COST Golfer
$US3995.00
Non-Golfer
$US2796.00
Cost also includes all event social functions
Extra nights available, we suggest 2 nights in Waikiki at the Prince Waikiki Hotel. NB: Cost is based on twin share accommodation.
For full information visit www.pacificgolf.co.nz or call Richard Ellis +64 21 989 996 or email richard@pacificgolf.co.nz
SEPTEMBER 13TH - 19TH
SOUTH PACIFIC GOLF CLASSIC NEW CALEDONIA THREE ROUND PRO-AM TOURNAMENT -$50,000 PROFESSIONAL PRIZE MONEY- GREAT AMATEUR PRIZES. TOUR PACKAGE FOR AMATEURS INCLUDES • 4 Nights’ accommodation at Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa • 2 Nights’ accommodation at Le Meridian Hotel Noumea • Fully buffet breakfast daily • 3 rounds in the Sheraton South Pacific Classic pro-am tournament with a pro • One round in the Dumbea pro-am (cost TBC) • Daily golf carts • Players gift pack • On course lunch & drinks, during the tournament • Welcome cocktail function at Sheraton Deva Resort • Two, drinks evenings at Sheraton Deva Resort • Evening function at the Grand Casino • Ground Transfers; Airport to Sheraton Deva Resort on arrival - Sheraton to Meridien Hotel Noumea - Meridien Hotel to Dumbea Golf course, Meridien Hotel to airport on departure
WORLD CLASS BEACH FRONT ACCOMMODATION AT AN AMAZING GOLF RESORT Limited opportunity for only 40 overseas amateurs to take part in this unique pro-am tournament. After the huge susses of three previous Legends South Pacific Golf Classic’s we are pleased to confirm the 2020 event will take place 13th to 19th of September. The international pro-am tournament will be played over 3 rounds at the Sheraton Deva resort course then a further one round pro-am to be held at Dumbea golf course in Noumea. These events are part of the Australasian PGA Legends Tour.
WHO CAN PLAY The field will be made up of approximately 40 professionals and 80 amateurs. We have only 40 places available for overseas amateur golfers to compete in this event, the tournament is open to men or women, all amateurs must have a current handicap, the handicap limits are 27 for men and 30 for women.
As part of the Australasian PGA Legends tour this a great opportunity for amateurs to play with some of the house hold names of professional golf at an exotic location in a relaxed atmosphere.
THE TOURNAMENT The South Pacific Classic pro-am tournament will be played over 3 rounds at the fantastic Dye designed, Sheraton Deva championship course in Bourail, then a day off to travel to Noumea, followed by a one round pro-am at Dumbea Golf Couse.
5 STAR LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Accommodation for the first four nights will be at the recently opened $250 million Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa which is located at Bourail, a leisurely 2 hours’ drive north of Noumea Airport. This exceptional beachfront resort has 180 rooms, suites & bungalow’s, 15 kilometres of white sand beach, amazing food and plenty of activates for the non-golfers. On day four we transfer to New Caledonia’s capital Noumea where you will spend 3 nights at the beautiful water front Le Meridien Hotel. The Grand Casino is next door and the hotel is only 10 minutes from downtown shopping area and Tina golf course.
TOUR COST Golfer
$AU2238.00 - $NZ2350.00
Non-Golfer
$AU1616.00 - $NZ1714.00
Please note non-golfer cost includes all social functions associated with the event. Cost of entry to the one round Dumbea pro-am to be confirmed.
NB: Cost is based on twin share accommodation. For full information visit www.pacificgolf.co.nz or call Richard Ellis +64 21 989 996 or email richard@pacificgolf.co.nz
OCTOBER 18TH - 27TH
HAINAN ISLAND CHINA
GOLFERS WONDERLAND & NON-PLAYERS PARADISE
HAINAN ISLAND GOLF CLASSIC 2020
Two amazing resorts - 5-star luxury accommodation - 6 rounds of championship golf on course ranked 1st to 4th in Asia Your own caddy & cart – great tournament competition.
THERE ARE TWO TOUR PACKAGES, 7 AND 10 DAYS
HAINAN ISLAND GOLF CLASSIC MEN’S & WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT COMPETITION
TOUR PACKAGE 10 DAYS INCLUDES • 6 nights luxury twin share accommodation at Mission Hills Haikou Resort • 3 nights luxury twin share accommodation at Sheraton Shenzhou • Daily full buffet breakfast • 6 rounds of golf on championship courses, Blackstone, Lava Fields, Sone Quarry, The Vintage, Dunes East & West courses at Shenzhou Peninsular • Caddy and cart each round • Men’s & Women’s tournament competition, with excellent prizes • Players gift pack • Welcome cocktails & canapes • Banquet dinner and drinks at Mission Hills • Tournament prize presentation buffet dinner and drinks at Sheraton Shenzhou • Daily volcanic mineral springs experience access at Mission Hills • Transfers- Airport to Mission Hills then to Sheraton Shenzhou and airport transfer on departure • Two PGA pro’s on tour to help you with your game • Richard Ellis tournament & tour director
OCTOBER 20TH - 26TH TOUR PACKAGE 7 DAYS INCLUDES • 6 nights luxury twin share accommodation at Mission Hills Haikou Resort • Daily full buffet breakfast • 4 rounds of golf on championship courses, Blackstone, Lava Fields, Stone Quarry, The Vintage • Your own caddy and cart each round • Men’s & Women’s tournament competition, with excellent prizes • Players gift pack • Welcome cocktails & canapes • Banquet dinner and drinks at Mission Hills • Daily volcanic mineral springs experience access at Mission Hills • Return Airport transfer • Richard Ellis tournament & tour director
Non-Golfer
TOUR COST Golfer
$AU2855.00 - $NZ3070.00
Non-Golfer
$AU1440.00 - $NZ1548.00
Extra nights; per room, per night including breakfast for two- special price $AU185 or $NZ198
Mission Hills Haikou is arguably the words best golf resort destination, and a great place for non-golfers fantastic hotel, numerous restaurants & bars, world’s biggest volcanic mineral springs/ spa, world class shopping ( famous brand outlet shops) and dining at Centerville entertainment centre, movie world, water park, 10 golf courses including Blackstone # 1 in China and venue for the 2013 World Cup of Golf & Lava Fields #3 in China. On this tour you will play the best 4 courses at Mission Hills then the Dunes East & West courses at Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsular. The East course is ranked # 2 in Asia
THE TOURNAMENT Hainan Island Golf Classic
TOUR COST Golfer
After the huge success of our 2019 tour and tournament to Hianan Island we are very excited to offer the 2020 edition. Pacific Golf has been organising golf tours and tournaments around the world for more than 25 years and to Asia for the past 9 years. We are so impressed with the quality of the golf courses at Mission Hills Haikou and Shenzhou Peninsular we have decided to make this an annual event. Hainan Island is commonly referred to as China’s version of Hawaii, Hainan Island is located in the South China sea and only a one-hour flight south of Hong Kong. You will enjoy 6 nights of five-star luxury accommodation at the amazing Mission Hills Haikou Resort followed by 3 nights at the fantastic beach front Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsular Resort. Play 6 rounds of golf on some of Asia’s best championship courses, a different course each day, 4 rounds at Mission Hills Haikou & 2 rounds at Shenzhou Peninsular. You will also have your own caddy & a cart each round plus two PGA golf pro’s on tour to help you fine tune your game.
$AU1810.00 - $NZ1945.00 $AU849.00 - $NZ915.00
Includes all social functions
See full information on all our tours, tournaments and events at: www.pacificgolf.co.nz or call Richard Ellis +64 21 989 996
You don’t have to be a great golfer to take part, just need an official handicap. The tournament is set up to be a competitive but fun event with daily and overall prizes. The competition will be a stableford event with women’s and men’s divisions. There will also be a gross section for the low handicappers. There will a four round competition at the Mission Hills courses followed by a two round event at East & West courses at Shenzhou Peninsular.