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18 - 24 FEBRUARY 2019
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY
The Coca-Cola QLD PGA Championship once The course proper boasts manicured Our aim with this tournament was always to
again returns to our wonderful club for 2019, undulating bent grass greens and kikuyu engage the local community and leave behind
and we are proud to have now hosted this fairways, while many gardens through the a golfing legacy. I am pleased to see this come
event for the 10th time. Open for play at the layout enhance the journey. Tree lined to fruition with a very healthy MyGolf program
present site in April 1938 after relocation fairways combined with strategic bunkering in operation at City Golf Club.
from Willowburn (Toowoomba North), City provide a golfing challenge for all levels of
Golf Club has evolved into its current layout. golfer while panoramic views over the city A tournament like the Queensland PGA
The course is a challenging par 70 over rising later in the round may relax the player prior Championship could not go ahead, and
terrain from West Creek which transverses the to final holes. Accuracy off the tee will be certainly not for this period of time, without
course and impacts on five of the eighteen rewarded, wayward shots will inevitably be Gavin Kirkman the vision and commitment of the Club’s
holes. penalised! committee and management. I would like to
On behalf of the PGA of Australia, I’d personally thank Club President Ed Britnell
The magnificent contemporary clubhouse, First time visitors to the City Golf Club should like to welcome you to City Golf Club in and General Manager Peter Constance for
incorporating multi-faceted function and be prepared for a great golfing and social Toowoomba for the Coca-Cola Queensland their hard work over the past 10 tournaments.
seminar facilities, opened in August 2000 and experience encompassing fine dining and PGA Championship presented by Toowoomba
recently renovated, welcomes members, their accommodation, first class facilities, friendly Regional Council. As befitting a celebration of this magnitude,
guests and visitors to the City Golf Club. The and courteous staff, and of course quality golf. we have assembled a field of tremendous
Club, a multi-award winning entity, enjoys 2019 marks a very special milestone for the talent. Amongst the 156 players we have
and actively fosters the reputation of being Welcome to the Qld PGA Championship for tournament, City Golf Club and the PGA as seven former champions teeing it up; Peter
the friendliest club on the Darling Downs and 2019. Enjoy the experience. we celebrate the 10th consecutive staging Senior, Terry Price, Andre Stolz, Nathan Green,
surrounding areas. The clubhouse provides of the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia Gareth Paddison, Darren Beck and defending
a grandstand view of the finishing hole, a Ed Britnell tournament at City Golf Club. champion Daniel Fox. Some of Australia’s best
406 meter dog-leg par 4 to a well bunkered, Club President. known golfing names will also be here this
double tiered green protected by West Creek. Toowoomba and City Golf Club are the week chasing their first Queensland PGA title;
This hole is of course the signature hole of longest serving current hosts of an ISPS Andrew Dodt, Mark Hensby, Peter Lonard
the City Golf Club and is one of the many HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia tournament along with a host of other players.
completed holes of architect Ross Watson’s and the longevity of this relationship is a
redevelopment master plan for the course. testament to the hardworking teams at City Once again the City Golf Club lay-out is
Golf Club, the PGA and Tour. presented in excellent condition and we thank
City Golf Club has in the past hosted many Course Super John Halter and his team for the
major events including the Queensland We have all shared many very special hard work they have put in to this week.
PGA, Queensland State Men’s and Women’s memories together, witnessing some world
Amateur titles as well State and National class players win the tournament including We’d like to extend a sincere thank you
Level School Championships. The club PGA Tour player Steven Bowditch (2009), to major sponsors Coca-Cola Amatil
also remains a popular venue for district, Japan Tour winner Brad Kennedy (2013), and Toowoomba Regional Council; your
Welcome
corporate and charity events throughout European Tour player Ryan Fox (2015) and of continued support of this event enables us
each and every year. course our defending champion Daniel Fox. to bring professional sport to the people of
Toowoomba and the Darling Downs region.
However, at times the Queensland PGA
Championship has served as a welcome Finally, thank you to all of the volunteers who
Ed Britnell reprieve to everyday life for the residents of are with us this week. This event really would
Toowoomba who showed tremendous grit not be possible without your support.
in bouncing back from devastating floods in
2011. Good luck and best wishes to everyone
involved with the Coca-Cola Queensland PGA
Championship presented by Toowoomba
Regional Council.
Gavin Kirkman
CEO, PGA of Australia
Welcome
Schedule of Events
On behalf of my fellow Councillors and
Toowoomba Region residents, I extend
a warm welcome to competitors and
sponsors ahead of this year’s 2019 Coca
Cola Queensland PGA Championship at
Toowoomba City Golf Club.
On a celebratory note, the Championships
TUESDAY 19TH FEB SATURDAY 23RD FEB
Cr Paul Antonio Free Ladies Golf Clinic Round 3 of the Championship
mark 10 years at the City Golf Club this
year. This is a fine achievement and an 9.30am at driving range tee off from 8am
endorsement of the hard work of all
organisers and supporters. regional economies across Australia. Corporate Pro Am VIP Marquee
Thank you for visiting the Toowoomba Arrival from 11am for 12.30 start 11am- 3pm
The Toowoomba Region is a community full of Region. I wish you the best of luck in the includes food and beverage package
rich traditions and bold ambitions, especially tournament.
in the sporting arena.
Please enjoy your stay in our beautiful region.
WEDNESDAY 20TH FEB Sex and Chocolate
We are fortunate to have top-class sporting, We look forward to welcoming you back in Free Junior Clinic Show starts 7.30pm - Free Entry
recreation and accommodation facilities, such the future. 3.30pm at driving range ·
as the amenities at the City Golf Club, to cater
for state and national level competitions. Cr Paul Antonio Championship Pro Am SUNDAY 24TH FEB
Toowoomba is well versed in hosting top Mayor, Toowoomba Regional Council Arrival from 10am for 11.30 Start Round 4 of the Championship
flight sporting fixtures and catering to the tee off from 8am
needs of competitors, support staff, sponsors
Past Champions Dinner
and sports fans.
arrival from 6.30pm VIP Marquee
I encourage visitors to explore some of the 11am-4pm
unique areas on the city’s doorstep, including THURSDAY 21ST FEB includes food and beverage package
a host of regional golf courses.
Round 1 of the Championship 2019 Champion Crowned
The strength of our region can be found in tee off from 6.30am 18th Green, approx. 3.30pm
our people, our natural assets and our natural
advantages. FRIDAY 22ND FEB
The region has undergone significant change Round 2 of the Championship
in recent years. We have been fortunate to tee off from 6.30am
secure unprecedented investment in the
region which is delivering tangible lifestyle THF QLD PGA Championship Mini
and employment benefits to the community. Golf Corporate Challenge
5pm start
Our diverse economy, low unemployment
rate, continued economic growth and
business confidence are the envy of other
Rock the Ages Concert
Show starts 8.30pm - Tickets $30
Player PETER SENIOR
Live & Free
DOB: 31/07/1959
Turned Pro: 1978
Victories: 27 x PGA Tour of Australasia
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MARK HENSBY victories, 4 x European Tour victories, 3 x
Japan Golf Tour victories and 1 victory on the
DOB: 29/6/1971 European Seniors Tour
Turned Pro: 1995 Needing no introduction, Peter is the all time
Victories: 2005 Scandinavian Masters
(European Tour), 2004 John Deer Classic (US
leading money winner on the ISPS HANDA
PGA Tour of Australasia. A 27 time winner on fe b r u a ry 2 3 r d 7 . 3 0 p m
Tour), 2003 Henrico County Open (Web.com
Tour), 2000 Carolina Classic (Web.com Tour),
home soil, the Queenslander has won the
QLD PGA Championship in 1987 as well as
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1998 Forte Smith Classic (Web.com Tour). when the tournament was played in B ook your tab l e t oday!
conjunction with the Australian PGA
Having grown up in Tamworth NSW, Mark’s
Championship in 2010.
career quickly turned to the United States
where he won the first of three events on the Having turned professional in 1978, Peter has
Web.com Tour at the 1998 Forte Smith Classic. won tournaments around the world in five
In 2001 Mark made it onto the PGA TOUR and separate decades, a feat achieved by very few
after a challenging start to his time on the “Big players anywhere in the world. Another
Show”, Mark found his feet in 2004 winning the amazing achievement is his longevity in the
John Deere Classic. The following year Mark sport which has seen him win the Australian
made the cut in all four Major Championships PGA, Open and Masters Tournaments after the
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including a tie for 5th in The Masters and a tie age of 50. Peter’s consistency has been ✭✭ 80’S GLAM SHOW ✭✭
for 3rd in the US Open during the same year as rewarded by winning the ISPS HANDA PGA
recording his first victory on the European Tour Tour of Australasia Order of Merit in 1987, rock the ages poster.pdf 1 20/10/2017 3:09 pm
at the Scandinavian Masters. 1989 and 1993, and he has represented
Mark climbed to a career high of 27th on the
Australia in the World Cup on two occasions ✭✭ 80’S GLAM SHOW ✭✭
as he has also done for the International Team
Official World Golf Rankings which saw him
play in the 2005 President’s Cup team, before
his career was cut short due to injuries. While
in the Presidents Cup.
Peter continues to record victories on the
FRIDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY
Mark attempted a comeback to the PGA TOUR
in 2017 this was cut short when he was
Ladbrokes Legends Tour and has returned to
Toowoomba to play in the QLD PGA
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suspended after he failed to provide a sample Championship to celebrate the 10th
for drug testing. With that behind him, Mark anniversary of the tournament being played
has once again turned his attention to in the Garden City.
Profiles
professional golf making the cut at the NSW
Open and pre-qualifying for the Australian
Open at the end of 2018. This is Mark Hensby’s
first trip to the QLD PGA Championship at City ...plus many more
Golf Club.
CITY GOLF CLUB’S $499 2019 GOLF MEMBERSHIP Availbale February only. Joining fee and levies included. Membership valid to 31/12/2019. Membership payment due by 31/03/2019. Available for new members only.
Player DANIEL FOX
DOB: 5/11/1976
Turned Pro: 2003
Victories: 2018 QLD PGA Championship, 2015
WA Open
The defending champion this week, Daniel was
humbled to win the Coca-Cola QLD PGA
Championship; his second victory on the ISPS
PRESENTS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia. Heading into
PETER LONARD
the final round three shots behind Aaron Price
and Josh Younger, Daniel recorded a final
DOB: 17/07/1967 round of 65 to hold off Mathew Millar and
QLD Steven Jeffress by just one shot.
Turned Pro: 1989
Latest Victories: 2007 Australian PGA Daniel began his golfing journey in the
Championship, 2004 Australian PGA American collegiate system before he turned
CHAMPIONSHIP Championship, 2005 MCI Heritage (PGA Tour), professional and recorded victories on mini
Mini Golf
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2004 New South Wales Open, 2004 Australian
Open, 2003 Australian Open, 2002 Australian
Masters, 2002 Australian PGA Championship
tours in 2006 and 2007. Returning to Australia
in 2011, Daniel found a home on ISPS HANDA
PGA Tour of Australasia where he went on to
R AT E C H A L L E N win his state open.
(tied with Jarrod Moseley), 2001 PGA Tour of
Australasia Tour Championship, 2000 South Since then Daniel has spent time competing
Australian Open, 1997 Australian Masters on the Challenge Tour in Europe , returned
Peter joined the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of home to win in Toowoomba before securing
Australasia in 1989 before focusing his his Asian Tour card for 2019.
attention on the European Tour in 1991 and Welcome back to our defending champion –
1992. Sidelined with Ross River Fever in 1993 Daniel Fox.
and 1994 and having completed the PGA
Trainee Program, Peter worked as the Club
Professional at Oatlands Golf Club for three
years.
Making a return to tournament golf in 1996 he
went on the notch up his first professional
victory on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of
Australasia in 1997, in doing so claiming the
96/97 Order of Merit. He returned to the
European Tour where he competed until 2002
when he joined the PGA TOUR. In 2003, Lonard
made the International Team for the Presidents
Cup and again in 2005, aided by his
breakthrough PGA TOUR victory at the 2005
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MCI Heritage.
Having recently turned 50, Peter has been
mixing his time between Web.com Tour, ISPS
HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia, Champions
Tour and Ladbrokes Legends Tour. This week
marks Peter’s third trip to the QLD PGA
Championship at City Golf Club.
QLD PGA
watch the Player
ANDREW DODT
DOB: 26/1/1986
Turned Pro: 2007
Latest Victories: 2015 True Thailand Classic
in style from the (European Tour), 2014 QLD Open, 2010
Avantha Masters (European Tour)
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Having grown up in Gatton just down the road,
Andrew has been a favourite son of the Darling
Downs and his return to the QLD PGA
Championship at City Golf Club provides a
local hope.
After turning professional in 2007, Andrew
found himself a home on the Asia Tour for his
first three seasons as a professional. However
his victory in the 2010 Avantha Masters which
was co-sanctioned by the European Tour,
launched his career. Now with a full European
Tour card, Andrew began his rise up the world
rankings getting to his highest position of
105th in the world.
After a sound performance on the European
Tour, his first win on home soil came at the
2014 Queensland Open which was shortly
followed up by another co-sanctioned victory
on the Asian and European Tours at the 2015
True Thailand Classic.
With a top-10 finish in the 2018 Fiji
International and strong results at the Queens
Cup on the Asian Tour and the recent
Australian Open, the QLD PGA Championship
SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2019 SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2019 could be the event to get Andrew Dodt back in
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Holes to watch
Negotiating the first 5 holes of the City Golf
HOLE 18
IN THE 2019 COCA-COLA
QUEENSLAND P.G.A CHAMPIONSHIP
Club layout without sustaining too much
damage to your score is crucial to the start
of your round. Many players have found
HOLE 16 This hole has proven to be
possibly the most pivotal hole on the golf
Quite a strong finishing
hole particularly into the wind. Add to that
the pressure of trying to close out the
themselves on the back foot early in the course. During the victory of Anthony tournament under the watchful eyes of
round on these holes, and had to work hard Summers in 2014 an eagle via a holed iron hundreds of spectators, and you have an
from there just to post a reasonable score. shot from in the trees right of the fairway set exciting and punishing finishing hole. This
up a two shot victory. Just one year later Ryan hole has been the scene of many exciting
After the first 5 holes the course does start to Fox nearly holed his tee shot on this shortish sudden death playoffs and high drama over
present the player with some good scoring par four to set up an eagle and a two shot the years.
opportunities, mixed in with some difficult victory, following another eagle on the Par 5
holes, where players have come unstuck. 17th hole. The key to this hole is once again a well-
positioned drive, as finding the trees will
These are our five most crucial holes to watch. While the 16th does present a scoring usually mean laying-up short of the creek
opportunity, the slope of the fairway and Matt & Chris Britnell
HOLE 9
just short of the green. The drive can be quite
tight dogleg can cause problems for any daunting particularly when the wind blows
After a bit of a let-up on wayward player, with many rounds ruined on from the south-east as the player will feel
holes 6 through 8, hole number 9 presents this hole. that his ball is getting pushed towards the
a stiff challenge. Off the tee, a well-shaped out of bounds which creeps in down the left
driver into the narrowest part of the fairway The key to the 16th hole is once again the tee side of the fairway, whilst aiming further right
can set up a good birdie opportunity, but it shot. Longer hitters will be taking on the is difficult due to the large gum trees not far
can be hard to find the narrow part of the corner and trying to drive the ball as close to from the tee on the right side. Once on the
fairway at around that length. Many players the green as possible, while the shorter or fairway it is crucial to find the correct level
will take a fairway metal or hybrid from the less confident players will face a tricky tee of the green, as a large step in the putting
tee in order to find the fairway, but this will shot trying to place the ball in the narrow, surface makes putting from the wrong level
often leave a mid-iron from the fairway with sloping fairway at the entry to the dogleg. very difficult.
the ball above the feet to a well -protected Any miss to the right will leave the player
green. Par here is a good score. struggling to make par. We look forward to another exciting and
action-packed event this year.
HOLE 10 Possibly one of the easiest HOLE 17 A comparatively generous
driving hole, this uphill par 5 presents a
Hope to see you there,
holes on the golf course, players will be
disappointed with a par, however a missed golden scoring opportunity for the players. It Matt & Chris Britnell
fairway coupled with a treacherously sloping is important however on this hole to take Head Professionals
green means that care must be taken placing your medicine if you miss into the wrong City Golf Club
the approach shot. Don’t be surprised to see spots. Compounding an error off the tee
some three putts to any of the front hole while trying to chase a birdie has often led to
positions. disaster, while short siding yourself in the
deep greenside bunkers will make for an
The key to the 10th hole is a well-positioned extremely difficult up and down.
tee shot, which makes it much easier to
control the distance of the approach shot.
Expect the unexpected on the 10th hole.
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