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World-standard golf heads to the peninsula IN the world of golf, the Webex Players Series has quickly emerged as a groundbreaking and unique initiative and, from January 24-28, it will be the Rosebud Country Club’s turn to again be at the forefront. Once again in 2024, Webex Players Series Victoria will not only showcase the skills of the professionals and leading amateurs but also send a powerful message about equality in the world of golf. Each Webex Players Series tournament, played over four rounds, is mixed-gendered, seamlessly blending the talents of leading men and women golfers with players tackling the same course, at the same time, vying for the same prize money purse. Once again in 2024, Webex Players Series Victoria, now in its fourth year, will not only showcase the skills of the professionals and leading amateurs, but also send a powerful message about equality in the world of golf. Last year, Korean Min A Yoon emerged as the event’s first woman champion, beating local favourite James Marchesani by a shot after 72 holes. The Rosebud tournament will be the third Webex Players Series event on the 2023/24 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and WPGA Tour of Australasia schedules following on from the debut Webex Players Series South Australia in Willunga last October and Webex Players Series Murray River at Cobram-Barooga. The Series' primary goal is to provide quality playing opportunities and pathways for Australia's next generation of men and
women professionals as they seek to make the move into the upper echelons of professional golf. One of the outstanding courses on the Mornington Peninsula, Rosebud Country Club serves as the perfect backdrop for the Webex Players Series Victoria. Surrounded by stunning landscapes and some of the state's best beaches, the course will see golfers having to negotiate tree-lined undulating fairways, some of the best greens in the country and a set of challenging par-3s. In addition to the professional tournament, elite juniors and All Ability golfers will join the action across the weekend, giving them the chance to experience “big time golf” first hand while continuing to develop their games. Entry is free for all spectators and for those seeking an immersive experience beyond the fairways, the CBCo 19th Hole is the place to be. A vibrant hub off the golf course offers spectators a chance to unwind with a pop-up bar, catering, and a live DJ. The CBCo 19th Hold ensures the excitement extends beyond the final putt and provides a place where golf enthusiasts and casual spectators alike can come together and celebrate the spirit of the Webex Players Services Victoria. For those seeking to enjoy the tournament from home, spectators can witness the action unfold live thanks to Fox Sports and KAYO. FORMER WINNERS: 2021 Brad Kennedy, 2022 Todd Sinnott, 2023 Min A Yoon.
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Southern Peninsula News
17 January 2024
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