Tasmanian Open Pro-Am

VENUE

Launceston Golf Club

Opossum Road

Kings Meadows

Tasmania

7250

Phone (03) 6344 1154

Email: info@launcestongolfclub.com.au

Web: www.launcestongolfclub.com.au

 

COURSE INFORMATION

The club is situated between the leafy residential suburb of Norwood and bustling shopping centre of Kings Meadows.  It is easily accessible only being 5kms south of the Launceston City central business district and 6kms from the Launceston Airport.

A fully automated watering system and natural drainage ensure the course is playable in superb condition all year round.  The Launceston Golf Club has a proud reputation locally and interstate for the presentation of its facilities and as an excellent test of golfing ability.

The layout provides something for all golfers whether a beginner or seasoned golfer.  Carved out of natural bushland it provides the golfer with well manicured greens, strategically placed bunkers on every hole and eucalyptus tree lined fairways.

With stands of black wood and wattle trees throughout the course you are unaware of the close proximity of the surrounding hustle & bustle of the suburbs.  The undulating layout makes it very easy to walk throughout your round of golf or if you prefer electric cart hire is available.

The signature hole is the 13th hole “Spion Kop”.  The 157 metre par 3 has a narrow tree lined fairway, deep gully to transverse and strategically placed bunkers protecting the green, this hole has been the downfall of many golfers over the years.

After your round of golf you can enjoy the hospitality of our clubhouse with its licensed bar and catering facilities.

Our Professional has a well stocked Golf Shop and is available for lessons on our extensive practice facilities.

Members competitions are held on most days and visitors are welcome to join in the competitions or just enjoy a social round of golf, please contact the office for further details.

 

Blue Tees (Men): Par: 72 Slope: 121 Scratch: 72 5965m

Red Tees (Women): Par: 73 Slope: 125 Scratch: 74 5256m

 

EVENT CONTACT

Stuart Eaton

Golf Operations Manager – Tas

Ph. 0447 292 554

Email. stuart.eaton@golf.org.au

 

EVENT FORMAT

Wednesday 22 February – Tour Scramble

All players tee off and then select the best tee shot. All 3 amateurs will play their second shot from this position (pros will always play their own ball) and then complete the hole with their own ball. The best two stableford scores on each hole will count as the team score. The team with the highest stableford points will win.

 

REGISTRATION & TOURNAMENT OFFICE

All players are asked to report to the registration area prior to their tee time on Wednesday. Registration will be located inside of the clubhouse.

 

Players will be required to return their scorecards to the scorers located in the clubhouse upon completion of their round.

 

DRAWS & RESULTS

The draw for the Pro-Am will be available via the Golf Australia website on Monday 20 February.

 

WITHDRAWALS

Any player wishing to withdraw from the Championship must contact Stuart Eaton on 0447 292 554 or stuart.eaton@golf.org.au.

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES & BALLS

Practice facilities will be available to players.

 

PULL BUGGIES

Pull buggy may be hired from the Pro Shop each day. Local players are strongly encouraged to use their own buggy.

 

CATERING

Players are welcome to purchase lunch from the club’s Caterer.

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES/GPS

Distance measuring devices are permitted for the Championship.

 

READY GOLF

The championship is a “Ready Golf” event.  “Ready Golf” should be played, but in a safe and responsible way.  Play when you are ready

• You don’t have to wait until the farthest away players has played. E.g. play Ready Golf

• When the player farther away has a difficult shot and is assessing options

• When a longer hitter has to wait for the green to clear

• On the tee if a player with the honour is delayed

• By playing your shot before helping to look for a lost ball

 

DRESS REQUIREMENTS 

All players and caddies are required to adhere to the club’s dress regulations.  To view the club’s dress regulations click HERE.

 

MOBILE PHONES

Mobile phones may be used on the golf course during competition to access a distance measuring device application, to call for a ruling or in case of emergency.

 

COURSE CARE

The host club has kindly given up their course for the duration of the event.  In return, it is important that the course is left in a suitable condition at the completion of the Championship.  Competitors must carry and use a sand bucket to fill in divots, repair pitch marks and take care in raking bunkers, particularly during the practice round.  Any competitor seen to be in breach of this request may face action under Golf Australia’s Code of Conduct.

 

COVID SAFE

Please remember to keep all players, caddies, spectators, staff, and volunteers safe, you must always practice good hygiene and physical distancing.  Good hygiene includes washing hands, coughing into elbow and sanitising.  Please always remember the 1.5 metre rule for social distancing.  If you feel unwell, you must stay home and not contest the event.  Refunds will be given to any player who needs to withdraw due to illness.

 

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Golf Australia conducts all events in a COVID Safe environment and under the State Government’s guidelines in the management of COVID-19.

 

In line with the Tasmanian Department of Health’s directions, if a participant (defined as a player, caddie or staff member) in a Golf Australia event tests positive for COVID-19 during the event, the following process must take place:

 

Participant: must withdraw from the tournament immediately by notifying a Golf Australia staff member and isolate as per Government guidelines.

 

·       A close contact is someone who has had prolonged contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case during their infectious period, creating a high risk for transmission.           You will be advised you are a contact by the case themselves or by a message from Public Health. If you are considered a close contact, you must quarantine for 7 days and take a rapid antigen test (RAT), even if you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19, therefore, you will be required to withdraw from the event. See Tasmanian Public Health for further information on definition of close contact.

 

All players are reminded that all covid safe practices such as regular cleaning of hands, utilizing sanitizing products and general physical distancing practices should be followed while also avoiding direct contact (shaking hands etc.).

 

In addition, all participants who are deemed to be a close contact by the Department of Health, Tasmania must at all times follow any direct instructions provided by the Department of Health, Tasmania which override the above process.