Gippsland Super 6 ~ US Open Champion and Olympic Record Holder Confirmed

Dear Warragul Country Club Members,

 The ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia will visit Gippsland for the first time in November with the Gippsland Super 6 being played at Yallourn Golf Club from Thursday, 7^th November to Sunday, 10^th November in what will be a ground breaking event in more ways the one.  In a great coup for the event, former US Open Champion, Geoff Ogilvy and current Olympic Record Holder, Marcus Fraser will headline a stellar field being assembled for the biggest golfing event to ever be staged in Gippsland.  The event will also see local product and AFL great, Brendon Goddard test his golf prowess against the professionals for the first time at this level.

 There are several different ways you can be involved in this high quality event such as the following:

•  Volunteer – These events are not possible without volunteers and this is a great way to get up close and personal with the action and the players.  To register to be a volunteer simple click the following link and answer a few questions (will take less than 5 minutes – https://forms.gle/La17wnUqFEkjrABb7
•  Enter as an individual or with a couple of friends to play with a touring professional in the pre-event Wednesday Pro-Am
•  Book a spot or even a table to attend the Friday night Championship dinner with special guest speakers Geoff Ogilvy, Marcus Fraser and ex AFL Star Brendon Goddard
•  Book a spot with some friends to attend the Corporate Marquee on Saturday and or Sunday and enjoy an all inclusive package with quality food and beverages overlooking the action on the 17^th & 18^th holes
•  Bring the Family on the Sunday and let the kids enjoy the FREE Kids Activities while you relax with a drink and take in the quality golf 

 To register for any of the above participation opportunities simple click on the following link (online entries) or use the attached entry form:

 https://tickets.pga.org.au/Tickets/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=19GS6CORP

 Further information in regards to the Gippsland Super 6, including event partnership opportunities can be found on the PGA website www.pga.org.au or by contacting me on ndastey@pga.org.au or 0400 232 824.

 This Gippsland Super 6 is a great opportunity to promote the game of golf and all the great things Gippsland has to offer and I encourage you all to be involved in some way.  The PGA of Australia looks forward to bringing the stars of our game to the area.

 Kind Regards,

 Nick Dastey

State Manager – Vic/Tas/SA

Interim Executive – ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia

PGA of Australia Ltd

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He had a very successful amateur career which included the 1978 Australian Amateur, and the Victorian Amateur in 1977 and 1981. He turned professional in 1981, the same year he joined the Australian Tour. He won his first tour event one year later and would win six more times between then and 1994.  Clayton played on the European Tour from 1982 to 2000.
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