South Pacific Classic New Caledonia
Four round pro-am tournament -$60,000 professional prize money - Great amateur prizes.
World class beachfront accommodation at an amazing new golf resort.
South Pacific Classic New Caledonia
September 11th - 16th, 2017
Four round pro-am tournament -$60,000 professional prize money- Great amateur prizes.
World class beachfront accommodation at an amazing new golf resort
Registration form - Tee times for day 1 and day 2
The inaugural Sheraton Deva Legends South Pacific Open will take place on September 11th to 16th, in New Caledonia.
This international pro-am tournament will be played over 4 rounds on two excellent golf courses and is 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 spots 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 household names of professional golf at an exotic location in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Australasian Legends Tour has over 60 tournaments in 2017 which are played in Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji and New Caledonia. It’s not hard to see why the tour is so popular when you have former British Open, USPGA, Australian & NZ Open’s and PGA Championship winners playing in the events. Players such as Ian Baker Finch, Peter Senior, Simon Owen, Rodger Davis, Mike Harwood, Peter Fowler and Wayne Grady, all have been world class professionals winning numerous major championships around the globe over the past 40 years. They are just some of the top names that regularly play on the Legend Tour.
The Tournament
The first two rounds of the tournament will be played at the fantastic new Sheraton Deva championship course in Bourail, then a day off to travel back to Noumea, followed by the final two rounds at the Tina golf course.
All competitors will play the four rounds of the tournament. There will be one professional and 3 amateurs in each group for the first 3 rounds, then the final round will be a seeded draw on score with the two leading pros paired with the leading two amateurs and so forth through the field.
Professionals: 72 hole gross AUD$ 60,000 prize money
Amateurs:
- 72 hole Stableford for all players
- 72-hole gross, for handicaps 9 and under
- Daily prizes
- Teams best ball with the professional on first 3 rounds
5-Star Luxury Accommodation
Accommodation for the first three nights will be at the newly opened $250 million Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa which is located at Bourail, a leisurely 2 hours drive to the north of Noumea Airport. This exceptional beachfront resort has 180 rooms, suites & bungalows, 15 kilometres of white sand beach, amazing food and plenty of activities for the non-golfers.
On day four, you’ll be transferred to New Caledonia’s capital, Noumea, where you will spend 3 nights at the beautiful waterfront of the Meridien Hotel. The Grand Casino is next door and the hotel is only 10 minutes away from downtown shopping area and the Tina golf course.
Le Meridien Hotel & Grand Casino - Noumea
Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa, 5-Star Luxury Accommodation
The Golf Courses
The Sheraton Deva championship golf course is part of the fantastic Sheraton resort & Spa. The excellent new Dye Design golf course is one of the best in the South Pacific, with great layout, beautiful condition and very playable for all golfers.
The Tina course is located close to downtown Noumea (the “South of France” in the Pacific). The course has a very picturesque undulating design and a good challenge that everyone will enjoy. This course has been hosting an Australasian PGA tour event for the past 9 years.
How to get to New Caledonia
New Caledonia is only a short flight from Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney , Melbourne and Nadi. There are various airlines operating flights to Nomuea.
Aircalin is the preferred airline for this event and are offering a special discounted fare to all competitors and partners taking part in the tournament. To access the special fare please phone Aircalin in Australia phone 1300 655 737 , New Zealand 0508247225, and quote Legends South Pacific Open for the discount to be applied.
The Program
Monday 11th September
Arrival at Noumea and transfer to Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa, where accommodation has been booked for the next 3 nights, welcome cocktail function. Optional practice round at Deva.
Tuesday 12th
Round one South Pacific Open at Sheraton Deva golf course, one pro and 3 amateurs in each group, evening drinks function.
Wednesday 13th
Round two South Pacific Open at Sheraton Deva golf course, one pro and 3 amateurs in each group, evening drinks function.
Thursday 14th
Depart the Sheraton and transfer by coach for the 2 ½ hour trip to Noumea, check in to the Meridien Hotel, optional practice round at the Tina golf course.
Evening function at the Grand Casino which is located in the grounds of the Meridien Hotel.
Friday 15th
Round three South Pacific Open at Tina golf course, one pro and 3 amateurs in each group, evening drinks function at the Tina Golf Club
Saturday 16th
Final round of the South Pacific Open at Tina golf course, seeded draw with leading players teeing off together, Prize presentation diner at the Meridien Hotel.
Sunday 17th
Leave the hotel to Noumea airport for your homeward journey.
Tour Package for Amateurs includes
- 3 Nights accommodation at Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa
- 3 Nights accommodation at the Meridien Hotel Noumea
- Daily Full buffet breakfast
- Tournament package including 4 rounds in the pro-am tournament
- Daily golf carts
- Players gift pack
- On course drinks & snacks
- Welcome cocktail function at Sheraton Deva Resort
- Two drinks evenings at Sheraton Deva Resort
- Evening function at the Grand Casino
- Evening function at the Tina Golf Club
- Prize presentation dinner at Le Meridien Hotel
- Ground Transfers; Airport to Sheraton Deva Resort on arrival - Sheraton to the Meridien Hotel Noumea – the Meridien Hotel to the Tina Golf course, return transfers x2
Fares are based on a share twin/ double basis
Golfer $AU 2189.00 - $NZ 2359.00
Non-golfer $AU 1519.00 - $NZ 1639.00
