Fiji - Legends Golf Classic

AUD$50,000 Professional prize money + Amateur prizes
May 17th – 21st 2023

Great opportunity for amateurs to play with some of the Legends of professional golf

The Vuksich & Borich Fiji Legends Golf Classic will take place from the 17th – 21st of May 2023

This international pro-am tournament will be played on two of the best golf courses in the South Pacific.
The fabulous VJ Singh inspired Natadola Bay course and the excellent resort course on Denerau Island.
Competitors will stay at the five- star Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for up to 60 amateur golfers to take part in this tournament and play with some of great names of professional golf. The “Legends” senior professional golf circuit in Australasia has grown in leaps and bounds over the past five years and now has over 70 events scheduled for 2023.

The Australasian Legends tour sees the household names of golf taking part regularly. Players who have won numerous tournaments globally including Former British Open & USPGA Champions, Australian & New Zealand Open & PGA Champions
We look forward to a number of leading international players competing in the Fiji event.
The professionals will be playing for $AU50,000 in prize money and there will be $3000 amateur prizes

The Hotel

Denarau Island is only 20 minutes’ drive from Nadi International Airport and is the resort capital of Fiji. There are 8 international hotels, championship golf course and Port Denarau Marine Village with numerous restaurants, bars and shops.
Accommodation for the tournament will be at the five- star Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort. This luxury beach front hotel is only 150 meters from the Denarau Golf Course.

The Golf Courses

Natadola Bay Golf Course,
Is 40 minutes’ drive from Denarau Island towards the Coral Coast, this fantastic VJ Singh inspired championship course You may have seen the course on TV during the Fiji International, it’s the real deal and without doubt the best course in the South Pacific.

The Denarau Golf & Racquet Club
Is on the door step of the Sheraton Fiji Resort.
The challenging but friendly resort layout has hosted many international tournaments; water comes into play on many holes and is a good test for players of all calibers.

The Competition

The tournament will be played over 3 rounds. (54 holes)

One round at Natadola Bay Golf Course and two rounds at Denarau Golf & Racquet Club.

Groups for the first two rounds will be made up of one professional and three amateurs.

The final round will be a seeded draw on individuals’ scores with the leading two professionals and leading two amateurs drawn together and so forth through the field.

There will be various competitions included in the event; the major amateur prizes will be awarded for the overall individual competition.

There will be a special team’s best ball competition played over the first two rounds.

Professionals: 54 hole Stroke Play AUD$50,000 prize money

Amateurs:

54 hole Stableford for all players
54-hole gross for handicaps 9 and under
Daily prizes
Teams best ball with the professional on rounds one and two

Who Can Play

The tournament is open to senior PGA golf professionals
Amateur golfers men & women of any age with official golf club handicap of 30 or less

The Grand Finale

Will be held at “Cardo’s Restaurant” Port Denarau
The final night prize presentation dinner will be a night to remember, apart from all the prizes being handed out, everyone will enjoy great food, beverage and entertainment.

Tournament Package

4 nights’ twin share accommodation at the 5- star Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach 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 on course lunch and drink during the tournament
Opening cocktail party
Excellent prizes
Final night prize presentation dinner, drinks & entertainment.
Includes all taxes on accommodation and event package.

Cost

Players: AUD$ 1793.00-- $NZ1933.00

Non-playing partner: $AUD1142.00-- $NZ1225.00 includes all social functions

Extra nights: $AUD204.00-- $NZ222.00 per person, twin share includes breakfast.

Prices based on the following exchange rate $AUD =$F1.47 $NZ= $F1.35 cost may change with more than 1.5% swing in exchange rates.

The Program

Wednesday 17th May 6.30pm – 7.30pm	Arrive at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort. Welcome cocktail party and player registration at Cardo’s Bar & Restaurant, Port Denarau, dress casual
Thursday 18th Round One V&B Fiji- Legends Golf Classic	Play at Natadola Bay Golf Course 6.30am to 8.30am - Breakfast at the hotel restaurant 8.30am - Coaches will depart the Sheraton Hotel Foyer for Natadola Bay Golf Course 9.20am - Arrive at the golf course where clubs will be set up on carts, range balls will be available for warm up prior to play 10.20am - Shot Gun Start, food and drinks will be available during play 3.20pm - Finish golf, drinks are available in the club house (players own cost) 4.00p - Coaches will depart for the Sheraton Hotel 6.30pm-7.30pm - Happy Hour at Cardo’s, optional
Friday 19th Round Two V&B Fiji- Legends Golf Classic	Play at Denarau Golf Course 6.30am to 8.00am - Breakfast, at the hotel restaurant 8.00am - Check in at the Starters Bure. 9.00am - Shot Gun Start, food and drinks available during play 2.00pm - Finish golf, drinks available at the club house (players own cost) 6.00pm – 7.00pm - Happy Hour at Cardo’s ,optional
Saturday 20th Round Three- V&B Fiji- Legends Golf Classic	Play at Denarau Golf Course 6.30am to 8.00am - Breakfast, at the hotel restaurant 8.30am - Seeded draw with the leading players teeing off the 1st tee Food and drinks will be available during the round In the event of a tie in the professional section there will be a sudden death play-off. 6.30pm -8.30pm - Final night presentation dinner, drinks and entertainment at Cardo’s Restaurant Port Denara
Sunday 21st Depart the Sheraton Fiji Resort	6.30am to 9.30am - Breakfast , at the hotel restaurant

All enquires please contact Richard Ellis richard@pacificgolf.co.nz phone +64 21989996

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