AVGA GOLF

Proudly presents ..

38th AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SENIORS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

(FOR MEN & LADIES)

RACV ROYAL PINES RESORT, GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND

SUNDAY 07 MAY to SATURDAY 13 MAY 2017

Join us for 5 days of golf at the Graham Marsh designed RACV Royal Pines Resort.

Enjoy the 27 hole golf layout and experience the RACV Royal Pines upgraded facilities

Men’s, Ladies & Mixed golf events (all in motorized carts)

SPECIAL RATES APPLY FOR ALL MOTORING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS IF NOT A MEMBER JOIN NOW!

“It is a week of great golf, great value and great people”

AVGA GOLF SUPPORTING SENIOR GOLF SINCE 1965

COMPETITION INFORMATION

Format - LADIES & MEN in A, B & C Grades

Nearest the Pins - EVERY day on Par 3’s - Specific holes for Men and Ladies 3 grades

Championship Draw - Wednes, Thursday & Friday’s draw is seeded according to handicap

A player may win - One 54 hole event OR one daily event, as well as a teams event, a 2BBB Stableford, Hole in One and any Nearest the Pin prizes

Eligibility - Senior golfers over 50 years of age that meet handicap limitations MENS HANDICAP 30.4 / LADIES HANDICAP 40.4

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

SUNDAY 07 May Arrive RACV Royal Pines 3.00 – 5.00 pm Registration

6.00 pm WELCOME DINNER, RACV Royal Pines Resort

MONDAY 08 May TWO BALL BEST BALL ROUND 1 MENS - LADIES - MIXED 18 Hole Winners & Runners-Up

TUESDAY 09 May TWO BALL BEST BALL ROUND 2 MENS - LADIES - MIXED 18 Hole Winners & Runners-Up 36 Hole 2BBB Winners & Runners-Up

6.30 pm PASTA / PIZZA NIGHT GET-TOGETHER Presentation of 2BBB prizes

WEDNESDAY 10 May CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST ROUND MEN + LADIES 1st Round of the 54 Hole Championship MEN + LADIES Daily Prizes 18 Hole Stableford Winners in Three Divisions

THURSDAY 11 May CHAMPIONSHIP 2ND ROUND MEN + LADIES 2nd Round of the 54 Hole Championship MEN + LADIES Daily Prizes 18 Hole Stableford Winners in Three Divisions

FRIDAY 12 May CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ROUND MEN + LADIES Championship Winner & Runner-Up

54 Hole Scratch, 54 Hole Handicap, 54 Hole Teams 54 Hole Stableford 70 years and over

7.00 pm FINAL AWARDS DINNER, RACV Royal Pines Resort

SATURDAY 13 May Depart RACV Royal Pines

AVGA GOLF, PO BOX 4078, ILLAWONG NSW 2234 - Web: WWW.AVGA.COM.AU Ph: 02 9541-4178

PAST CHAMPIONS

SCRATCH HANDICAP

MEN 2016 Brad SMITH Mike WALKER

2015 Col KENNING Geoffrey HODGE

2014 Peter ROTH Denis FOX

2013 Bryan GULLIVER Jeffrey JENSEN

LADIES 2016 Tracey WOOD Jan Doyle

2015 Tracey WOOD Margaret HOLLIS

2014 Elizabeth GRAHAM Lynette SMART

2013 Tracey WOOD Alisa STACKPOOL

2012 Valerie MARSH Lynette KLAVINS

Royal Pines just get better and better with the redesign of the golf course and most recently, the opening of the new Conference & Events facilities, Day Spa and Health & Fitness Centre. A new Lobby Shop, redesigned reception desk and expansive walkway linking the lobby to the resort pool have also been completed as part of the commitment to provide members and guests with the best in facilities and services. All of these facilities are complemented by the upgraded Executive Rooms and the magnificent Executive Lounge, with arguably the best views on the Gold Coast.

GOLF COURSE INFORMATION Set on the heart of the region’s sand belt, this 100-hectare resort incorporates a champion golf course of 27 holes. The RACV Royal Pines Resort is the flagship of all the RACV’s resorts. It offers a state of the art driving range, 27 holes Championship Golf Course and it is proudly home to the Australian PGA Championship and Gold Coast RACV Ladies Masters.

The Golf Course has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation as RACV have committed to strengthening the 27 hole golf course with a complex refurbishment designed by Graham Marsh. The 5 days of the Australian International Seniors Golf Championships will be held over all the three nine holes during the 5 days of the tournament.

RESTAURANT INFORMATION There are several restaurant choices at RACV Royal Pines Resort ranging from alfresco, poolside dining, at Kalinda Restaurant, rustic wood fired pizza and pasta at Trattoria Amici, teppanyaki and hand-rolled sushi at Arakawa Restaurant, or casual dining in Tees’ Clubhouse.

Videre Restaurant - Award-winning menu of cuisine and scenery Arakawa Japanese Restaurant - Authentic Japanese cuisine Trattoria Amici Restaurant - Italian-inspired cuisine Kalinda Restaurant - Daily buffet breakfast and international buffet Tees' Clubhouse Restaurant - All day casual dining

Please note that restaurant opening hours are subject to change - please make reservation

AVGA GOLF PO BOX 4078, ILLAWONG, NSW 2234 WEB: www.avga.com.au

TEL: (02) 9541-4178 FAX: (02) 9543-4193 EMAIL: avga@avga.com.au

HOTEL & ROOM INFORMATION

RACV Royal Pines Resort is an award winning five star resort set includes 500 acres of beautifully manicured gardens.

Accommodation at RACV Royal Pines Resort comprises 333 Luxury rooms including 46 Corner Spa suites, 3 Executive suites.

All luxury hotel rooms are spacious with individually controlled air-conditioning, telephones, cable TV, in-house movies, tea/coffee making facilities, iron / ironing board, mini bar and complimentary

2016 / 17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ESCORTED GOLF HOLIDAYS FOR GOLFERS OVER 50

NOVEMBER 06- 16 WESTERN AUSTRALIA Playing the best golf courses in the Mandurah and Perth area. 6 nights Mandurah & 4 nights Perth. Seven rounds of golf at courses including Secret Harbour, The Cut, Meadow Springs, Kennedy Bay, Joondalup and Lake Karrinyup Land only share twin golfer from $ 2,786 per person Land only share quad golfer from $ 2,563 per person

CHRISTMAS DAY AT MACQUARIE LINKS - MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2016 Join with other golfers at Macquarie Links to celebrate golf during 2016. Prizes galore - Mens, Ladies and 2BBB competitions. Includes shared Cart & on course lunch pack. All Welcome - Look forward to seeing you there! Golfer Entry $ 85 per person

2017 MID-NORTH ISLAND NZ 03 - 11 FEBRUARY Mid North Island itinerary visiting Taupo area & playing Kinloch & Wairakei before heading to Napier to play 2 rounds at the wonderful Cape Kidnappers – option to overnight at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers is available Land only share twin golfer from $ 3,826 per person

QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND – TWO TOURS TOUR ONE 11 - 18 FEBRUARY 2017 TOUR TWO 18 - 25 FEBRUARY 2017 Great time to visit beautiful Queenstown. Choice of hotel room or apartments overlooking lake. Includes golf at Jacks Point, The Hills, Queenstown & Millbrook Resort - all with motorized carts Land only share twin golfer from $ 2,825 per person Land only share quad golfer from $ 2,674 per person

25 FEB - 03 MARCH 2017 TERRACE DOWNS & CHRISTCHURCH This tour can be taken as extension to Queenstown or as separate tour. Two nights at Terrace Downs High Country Resort playing 2 rounds of golf Before continuing to Christchurch for 4 nights & rounds at Pegasus & Clearwater. Land only share twin golfer from $ 2,126 per person

AVGA GOLF, PO BOX 4078, ILLAWONG, NSW, 2234 All tour brochures available from our website ....

www.avga.com.au or Telephone: (02) 9541 - 4178